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Storage Options and Considerations for Relinquished Firearms
February 24, 2026
When someone becomes prohibited from accessing a firearm under Federal or state law that prohibition applies to firearm(s) they already owned or had possession of. The person subject to the firearm prohibition (due to domestic violence protection order, domestic violence conviction, or other reason) must ensure that they no longer have access to their firearm(s) or they can be subject to criminal penalties. When these firearms are turned in to law enforcement or a suitable proxy (such as a federally licensed firearm dealer), there are considerations for how to accept, store, and return those firearms. This resource explores options and considerations for having a process in place to store relinquished firearms.
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