Special Journal to Track Your Firearms?

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Pics of serial numbers on a photobucket account set so only I can view them.. If the internet breaks down and goes away, I doubt I'll be worried about insurance claims.

I really do get the cloud storage fears, but it is what it is...convenient. I no longer store anything locally and I'm okay with that.
 
So you guys all keep a record nice and neat for if/when the ATF needs it? How nice.

I personally don't keep a record. If I get rid of something I make sure it's a legal sale at the time (which isn't much required) and then forget about it. If I were going to take the time to keep records I'd become an FFL.
 
So you guys all keep a record nice and neat for if/when the ATF needs it? How nice.

I personally don't keep a record. If I get rid of something I make sure it's a legal sale at the time (which isn't much required) and then forget about it. If I were going to take the time to keep records I'd become an FFL
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If the ATF is going so far as to hack my account and get my data, the guns I legally own are the least of my worries.

If you've ever lost everything in a fire, you tend to get a little overzealous in keeping track of stuff. Not to mention if something gets stolen, I want to be able to report it.
 
Excel spreadsheet and digital photos. Hardcopies and flash drive stored in home safe and in safe deposit box at the bank. Don't want to have any question of conditioin come up if I ever have to file a claim.
 
I keep a written copy in my shop with pics. Found an app called Gun Tracker Pro on my phone that I can log range sessions and such. For $2 the app is worth it. Track round count, failures, cleaning sessions. A pic of the gun.
 
I keep a written record in a hardbound journal. Also have .pdf backup of said journal (made by taking pictures of the journal with a pdf app on my phone), and pictures of the guns. This is partly to help me keep track and partly for insurance purposes. The electronic backup is in case the house burns down taking the journal with it.
 
Cloud computing seems very convenient on its face, but I'd rather not put my firearms roster and serial numbers out there for some regulatory agency to sooner or later be given access to.

Tinfoil hat off. Carry on.
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The amount of effort needed to correlate all that data in non-standard formats from various different sources would exceed the effort needed to just locate the guns themselves. Trust me I work as a database admin for the government (not anything too secret or bad though - mostly just processing taxes :)). Each data import needs to be approached individually - it would be a lot of work.
 
Rite in the Rain leaderbook. I guess I am old school for using paper instead of computer. Same book contains favorite loading data for various calibers.
 
I have excel spreadsheets that are saved on multiple computers, home and away from home. Also have picture compilations, same deal. For an actual written book, I made this. I work at a publishing company and did the spiral binding in my spare time. Has heavy clear coat covers on top of 120# cardstock. Almost as good as a hard bound book.

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mgmorden said:
The amount of effort needed to correlate all that data in non-standard formats from various different sources would exceed the effort needed to just locate the guns themselves. Trust me I work as a database admin for the government (not anything too secret or bad though - mostly just processing taxes :)). Each data import needs to be approached individually - it would be a lot of work.
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Exactly. It'd take a focused effort on one individual that would be hands on and above/beyond standard data mining...so they'd likely be after you for something bad you did. :)


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I use an Excel spreadsheet plus an app for iPad called GunLog SPC. It has lots of features including ammo inventory, ballistics, range sessions, and photos. Good app. I think I paid $3.99.
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I hope you didn't pay $3.99, it is only $0.99.
There are three Gun Log apps.

Gun Log doesn't use iCloud, nor printing or email. This is for those that do not want the data on servers that may be used in investigations.

Gun Log SPC doesn't use iCloud but does allow to print and email the data. This is the one I use.

Gun Log +P does use iCloud. That means the data is uploaded to Apple servers and then distributed to all of your devices. Enter a firearm on one device, it shows up automatically on the others.

I did some screen shots of various Gun apps for iOS that I own:

http://gunappreviews.blogspot.com/

With the Gun Log apps, you can connect the device to a computer and via iTunes you can copy the database file to the hard drive. If you happen to know about SQL you can then write queries to populate spread sheets or do any type of analysis you want. You can also just email your data to yourself if you use GL-SPC or GL+P.

I wrote Gun Log myself. It is a range log first. I use it to track failures and group size mostly.

I have truly improved my accuracy since tracking my shooting. I can look and see quickly how I did last time, the stance and grip I used on my best group, etc.

Here is an example:
http://shottingbuddy.blogspot.com/2012/09/cz-85b-125-group-7-yards.html

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If you are an iOS user, I think Gun Log SPC does a good job. A note pad does pretty good for a range log, but analysis is more difficult. A camera and a text file can log details for insurance purposes.

Here is a description:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gun-log/id443611628?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gun-log-+p/id498559261?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gun-log-spc/id551016396?mt=8
 
As a C&R holder, I got in the habit of maintaining records for my C&R guns. I decided it was probably a good idea to maintain a record of all my guns, so I use a separate book for those.

I looked into programs like MyGunDB, but being a computer geek I actually wrote my own inventory program to keep electronic logs. I feel pretty secure because I have my electronic logs, and also backup paper logs kept in a safe.
 
Another +1 for Excel spreadsheet.

I keep a copy on my work computer as well, in case the house is a total loss, along with digital photos of them. That way I'll still have a current copy and proof of ownership off-site for the insurance folks.
 
I set it up as a Quicken account....not only can you record descriptions, costs, serial numbers, etc, you can tag photos of the guns and scans of the receipts to each entry.
 
I use DropBox and keep a record of item descriptions/serial numbers of all of my valuable items in a document. I just do it for general record keeping purposes (like in case of a fire or theft, etc.).

I like DropBox because it real-time (instantly) synchronizes any changes I make across all of my devices. I have it on my work PC, my Mac at home, my Android phone, and it's available via the dropbox.com website. It also keeps multiple copies of recently edited documents in case I accidentally delete one, it becomes corrupt and I need to recover to an earlier one, etc. Very handy.
 
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