A couple of years ago, I had some guns stolen in a burglary in Wyoming. One of them, I didn't claim on my insurance as they police recovered it a few days after the crime. The perpetrator was apprehended and the gun was held as evidence for the trial.
Now, the trial is over and I've since moved to another state. A far away state. The police called yesterday and said I can now pick up my gun. Since the cost of airfare equals/exceeds the value of the gun, I asked if there were other options. I was told by the police that if they had a notarized affidavit, they could give the gun to a friend I have who still lives in the state. I'm thinking I'd then have him ship it to my FFL.
Thoughts on the legality of this? Sounds pretty questionable to me.
(I know, I know: ask a lawyer. The trouble is, again, the cost. The gun is worth perhaps $800.)
Now, the trial is over and I've since moved to another state. A far away state. The police called yesterday and said I can now pick up my gun. Since the cost of airfare equals/exceeds the value of the gun, I asked if there were other options. I was told by the police that if they had a notarized affidavit, they could give the gun to a friend I have who still lives in the state. I'm thinking I'd then have him ship it to my FFL.
Thoughts on the legality of this? Sounds pretty questionable to me.
(I know, I know: ask a lawyer. The trouble is, again, the cost. The gun is worth perhaps $800.)