Do you have your weapons serial #'s recorded?

[Black_Sheep]

I keep tabs on my firearms inventory with an Excel spreadsheet. I list make, model w/dash number, type, caliber, description, etc... The attached image shows how it's formatted. I keep a copy on my computer and back it up with a flash drive that is stored off site.

 

[dickttx]

As LTC said, keep a copy of your spreadsheet on your computer and e-mail a copy to yourself. Always up to date then, without having other incorrect copies floating around.

 

[cowboy117]

You bet!

 

[cjcutter1]

Yes sir I do.

 

[pharmer]

I use the "Gunsafe" program that I have had for 5 or 6 years. Keep a copy on a jump drive, and update both when acq/disp happens. I'm sure you can download a copy from cyberspace somewhere. Joe

 

[jrm53]

I have a hard copy of everything, also when I quit the FFL before I sent the records to the ATF I copied my bound book also the 4473's and have those records, I had to look up ser # for a friend whose pistol was stolen and he didnt have the ser. #. Jeff

 

[Frailer]

My list is a text file, with copies on my iPhone and my computer.

For those that want to store files online, check out "Dropbox.". You can access your files from anywhere--including from your smartphone.

 

[K0ZZZ]

My list is a text file, with copies on my iPhone and my computer.

For those that want to store files online, check out "Dropbox.". You can access your files from anywhere--including from your smartphone.

A member on another board I frequent kept a copy of his records on his iPhone. The panic started when the phone was lost/stolen while in Canada, and he was worried about what someone could do with a list of serial numbers and make/models. After much going back and forth it was pretty much decided that he didn't really have anything to worry about.

I used to use Gunsafe, but once it was discontinued, I finally decided to write my own software and release it last month. I hope folks don't mind a link from a new forum member but I'm pretty proud of what I've done: Shot Works Pro

My cousin works in insurance, and when processing lost/stolen firearms, things do go much easier when you provide make/model/serial/condition/photos during a claim. They don't care as much before unless you have so many you need a special rider for your policy, and then it depends on your exact insurance company.

Just remember to keep a backup copy somewhere if you enter stuff on the computer.

Chad

 

[old bear]

Yes, I I keep a hard copy of the sales information. A data base maintained on my laptop, and a monthly back up of my hard drive.
Sadly my local sheriff has the information on the guns I have purchased since I moved to NC.

 

[Armyphotog]

Maybe it's the accountant in my blood, but I've got everything I own inventoried, except for what's in my sock drawer.

 

[Andy Griffith]

No, I do not keep any records on my weapons.

Come to think of it, don't think I've ever owned any weapons.

I did have some revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns...but lost all those in a boating accident.

 

[lonejacklarry]

I started out w/ the firearms and then it got sillier and sillier. Pictures, purchase info, along w/ serial numbers, etc.

Most people don't keep serial numbers of anything they own, including VINs on their rolling stock so all that was added. Do you know the license numbers on your vehicles w/out looking for the registration? See?

Next the TVs and other serial numbered equipment. Stuff without serial numbers was inventoried by make, model, cost, purchase date, etc.

Sometime later along came some new furniture. Out came the digital camera again. I went ahead and made pdf files of the sales receipts of the new stuff. The pool equipment has serial numbers and model numbers. Everything new that comes in gets the treatment-pictures and copies of the paperwork.

To make the long story over, everything that I might have to prove that I own is listed. The insurance agent has a picture/number history. Call your insurance person and ask what happens if your house burns down. If he/she says something like "don't worry about it, we'll just write you a big check" then I'd start on an inventory. The agent tells one story and the adjuster will tell you a very different story!

Each of the boys has the spreadsheet, as does the insurance agent. Another is in my safe and another is in a safe at work. CDs are cheap and really easy to make. Make up a new group, write the date on the CD and spread them out.

Pain in the butt? You bet! Sleep better at night? You bet!

 

[boykinlp]

I found a free program called gun safe that you can keep on a thumb drive which is a simple database program. I can record where I bought if from, who I sold it to, maintenance, and pictures, along with the standard information. This makes it easy to keep the list with me and available anytime I need it without it being in too many places.

This is what I use too. It is a very good tool. For free, I have not foumd one better. Take a look.

 

[Steve in Vermont]

Use a Camera!!

I've found the simplest way to record everything is with a digital camera. Once a year I photograph the contents of our home, including firearms and serial numbers. Boat, lawn tractor, spotting scope, wife's jewelry, computer, etc (and the sn of anything that has one). I then burn 2 copies to a CD, one goes in the downstairs safe, the other in a bank safe deposit box. If I ever have an insurance claim I can go to the CD and verify what we own. And if you have children, or grandchildren, and they have a digital camera/computer what a great Christmas present every year.

 

[monet61]

Serial #'s

Yes and photos and prices. Updated twice a year. Kept in three different places.