Firearms are a tricky subject when it comes to the death of a loved one and how they transfer upon death in Nevada. Though they are not something that you may really worry or fret about, it is always best to know what laws pertain to these issues and how a firearm transfers between people after death.
Can You Transfer Gun Ownership After Death?
Put as simply as possible, yes, you can transfer gun ownership after the death of someone that owned them. That being said, certain stipulations pertain to the guns and to whom can take possession of them after the death of a loved one. First and foremost, firearms can only be transferred to people that would be able to own and purchase guns on their own in the state of Nevada. This means felons, people under age, or people who are not legally able to own guns otherwise cannot be passed down guns.
Another thing to keep in mind is that you cannot pass guns to minors. Though you may be able to pass the gun legally to an adult to hold until the minor is an adult themselves, guns cannot be passed upon your death. Guns cannot be passed to people who are not immediately related to family. This means that you are not going to be able to leave your guns to a friend or acquaintance. You must leave them to immediate family like parents, children or brothers and sisters.
Family Transfer of Firearms
Family transfer of firearms is the easiest and most common way that firearms will transfer when you pass away. This does not mean that the firearm has to stay with that person forever, or even for a long time. This simply means that it first has to be legally transferred to a family member that can legally possess firearms, then it can transfer to another person after the fact.
The reason for this is that the guns do need to be taken care of, and they do need to be kept track of. Guns can get lost when someone passes away. It is always best to ensure that these guns are going through the correct channels and that they are tracked, so that if a crime is committed at any point with that particular gun, it can be found.
If you are at all worried about the transfer of your guns upon death, it is always best to talk with a lawyer ahead of time to help get things straightened out.