Reloadron
Contributing Member
While reading this thread where member rondog did a nice job of presenting members with an Excel Spreadsheet for maintaining a firearms log or record. I began thinking about the subject.
Now before I go any further the topic of security came up. Members RetiredUSNchief and Trent both added some very interesting information concerning security and the encryption of data. Their post and the post of a few other members are well worth a read in that thread. Very good and informative material presented. I am attaching (assuming the attachment works) a current "White Paper" on the subject which some may find interesting while it will likely put others to sleep.
Anyway I was wondering what members would like to see in the way of a home computer software small simple program they would store firearms records. For example someone linked to an old BATFE "Personal Firearms Record" that covered: Manufacturer / Importer, Model #, Serial Number, Type and Action, Caliber or Gauge, Date Acquired, Cost or Value, Purchase Location and finally Notes. To allow for disposition those fields could be followed with Disposition, Sold To, Date Disposition, and again Special Notes.
Can anyone out there think of anything else?
The mentioned thread also had a few members mention a Personal Ammunition Record. Would it be practical to include that in a personal firearms record as an add in? If so what fields should it include?
I am just curious as to what people would like in a home computer that is Windows Based and please don't even get into the Windows, Apple and Linux discussion regarding security. I only want input regarding a Windows based home computer or laptop system. Additionally we are not getting into an enterprise multi-security system here.
I am not a Programmer type or any sort of IT Professional. I never even played one on TV or in the movies. I am only curious as to what fields of information people would like to see in a Firearms or Ammunition data base. Your inputs would be most appreciated.
I figure it this way. If my firearms were ever lost (fire & flood) or stolen I could likely just call the NSA and request a copy of everything I owned. I am sure they would be happy to send me that information along with 8X10 glossy photos of my safe interior.
Thank You
Ron
Now before I go any further the topic of security came up. Members RetiredUSNchief and Trent both added some very interesting information concerning security and the encryption of data. Their post and the post of a few other members are well worth a read in that thread. Very good and informative material presented. I am attaching (assuming the attachment works) a current "White Paper" on the subject which some may find interesting while it will likely put others to sleep.
Anyway I was wondering what members would like to see in the way of a home computer software small simple program they would store firearms records. For example someone linked to an old BATFE "Personal Firearms Record" that covered: Manufacturer / Importer, Model #, Serial Number, Type and Action, Caliber or Gauge, Date Acquired, Cost or Value, Purchase Location and finally Notes. To allow for disposition those fields could be followed with Disposition, Sold To, Date Disposition, and again Special Notes.
Can anyone out there think of anything else?
The mentioned thread also had a few members mention a Personal Ammunition Record. Would it be practical to include that in a personal firearms record as an add in? If so what fields should it include?
I am just curious as to what people would like in a home computer that is Windows Based and please don't even get into the Windows, Apple and Linux discussion regarding security. I only want input regarding a Windows based home computer or laptop system. Additionally we are not getting into an enterprise multi-security system here.
I am not a Programmer type or any sort of IT Professional. I never even played one on TV or in the movies. I am only curious as to what fields of information people would like to see in a Firearms or Ammunition data base. Your inputs would be most appreciated.
I figure it this way. If my firearms were ever lost (fire & flood) or stolen I could likely just call the NSA and request a copy of everything I owned. I am sure they would be happy to send me that information along with 8X10 glossy photos of my safe interior.
Thank You
Ron
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