What happens if I register a gun after 60 days... is that an issue?

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I inherited a gun years ago, and I just realized it hasn’t been registered yet. It’s been over 60 days now, so I’m wondering if I can still register it without any problems? Anyone know if this will cause any issues if I do it now?

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If it’s past 60 days, I don’t think it’s a big issue unless it’s a banned weapon in your state. But double-check just in case :thinking:

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Onyx said:
If it’s past 60 days, I don’t think it’s a big issue unless it’s a banned weapon in your state. But double-check just in case! :thinking:

Thanks for that! I was a bit worried. Just to confirm, it’s not an assault weapon, so I should be fine, right?

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@Jin
Yeah, as long as it’s not banned or considered an assault weapon, you should be good to go. :blush:

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I had a similar situation and was able to register it after more than 60 days without any issue. The only time it’d be a problem is if it’s a restricted weapon.

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Linden said:
I had a similar situation and was able to register it after more than 60 days without any issue. The only time it’d be a problem is if it’s a restricted weapon.

Good to know! I’ll make sure to check if it’s restricted before registering. Appreciate the help .

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I would just make sure the date you list on the form is as close as possible to when you actually inherited it, even if you just found it in a box. Shouldn’t be an issue though.

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Wei said:
I would just make sure the date you list on the form is as close as possible to when you actually inherited it, even if you just found it in a box. Shouldn’t be an issue though.

Ah, okay, that makes sense! I thought maybe it’d be a problem if I put the date as when I found it.

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I’ve heard of people having no issues after a long delay, as long as they’re honest on the form. Just check if it’s not a banned weapon and you should be fine.

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West said:
I’ve heard of people having no issues after a long delay, as long as they’re honest on the form. Just check if it’s not a banned weapon and you should be fine.

Thanks for confirming! I’ll go ahead and register it soon.

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You should be alright unless it’s something like an assault weapon. The 60 days rule is more of a guideline, not a strict deadline for non-restricted firearms.

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Teal said:
You should be alright unless it’s something like an assault weapon. The 60 days rule is more of a guideline, not a strict deadline for non-restricted firearms.

Great, that clears it up! I appreciate all the info everyone .:smile: