Posted: 1/2/2007 12:19:29 AM EDT
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A friend who lives in the Chicago suburbs would like to know what the gun laws of Cook County are, if one day they happened to find a handgun, or long gun while cleaning out the residence of a deceased relative. Said persons have not found any guns, but have found some empty ammo boxes, and would like to know what they should do were they to find any firearms. Said persons do not have a FOID, nor did their deceased relatives. |
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Well Cook just recently passed an enhanced assault weapons ban: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=23&t=249347 www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=23&t=250754 but it may or may not only apply if the particular municipality hasn't already legislated on the subject (still unclear). Regardless of what the firearm is, if the "said persons" (I'm gonna refer to them as "relatives") desire to keep a firearm, then they should get FOIDs, because they will need them for lawful possession. 
So, I guess they have a 60 day grace period. If they desire to dispose of them, I would GUESS (LEO's correct me if I am wrong -- paging npd233) that they could probably stop by the local popo, explain the situation, and drop them off (maybe calling first to let them know that they are coming). |
Or TheDoctor could post here, and One us will swing by and purchase them. 
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Selling them privately is a great idea. Make sure to collect name, address and DL # for records. ( must retain for 10 years) If the 60 days has not expired for the FOID exemption call a few local gunshops and describe the items and get a feel for who is going to treat you best. Then sell them. Get a few opinions on value first. If the 60 days has expired. The heir should apply for a FOID ASAP and then make the disposition. JR |
 I can't believe I said that. Of COURSE, that is preferrable. I wonder what -- hypothetically -- they might find? |
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Due to the ammo boxes we found I am guessing a 12 gauge shotgun, 20 guage shotgun, 16 gauge shotgun, .22 LR, and a .44 Magnum. All of the shotshells are birdshot loads and have paper hulls - I'm guessing 40s/50s. The .22LR is a half box of .22Lr shotshells, 1930s/40s. The .44 Magnum ammo is 1960s for sure judging by the box - I'd really like to find what it went to - more than likely a very nice, early Model 29. |
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Doesn't sound like anthing that would be banned at all. Good luck. You might consider suggesting that they doing an exhaustive search of the house now while they are still in the grace period (assuming they are). If something was eventually found in the future, they could certainly could argue they never knew it was there, but it might be a good idea to get everything kosher now. |
After dinner I'm breaking out the dust mask, coveralls, and surefire and I'm searching the house eaves to foundation. |
Sure, don't invite anyone else.  Just kidding ya, Let us know what you find, if anything. Hope it's that model 29. You seem to really want one. 
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