Balakay Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 This week, we received one of the worst possible phone calls. My father-in-law was found dead in his home. Fortunately, he kept meticulous records. We have a key to his safety deposit box at the bank. In the box were detailed financial records and the combination to the hidden gunsafe. This is the reason for this post. Many of us likely have more guns than our spouses are aware of. I am not even sure that my wife knows the combination to the gun safe. Unfortunately, this has to change. In the event of my card being punched prematurely, I don't want her to have to hire a locksmith to drill open the safe and have no idea of the values. I am making a detailed list of all of my valuable possessions including firearms and providing this info to some close friends. I will also include this info in the safety deposit box. You hate to have to think about these things but I am grateful that my F-I-L planned well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanktm Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Balakay My condolences on the tragic loss of your father in law. Thank you for the post as I am not prepared at all for my untimely demise and the head ache it would cause my wife of 30 years. You have inspired me to get my firearms, and suchin order. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDRODA396 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Great point! Not too long ago it occurred to me that if my wife passed, taking care of some of her financial endeavors could be challenging to say the least. So we went through a little planning and information sharing to ensure one of us wouldn't be caught out in the event of a tragedy, but it didn't include an accounting of guns, values and location of them all. I'll have to take care of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Sorry for your loss. My hope is that my wife doesn't sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 About a year ago, I inventoried all my guns/reloading equipment & supplies, and listed them for my wife, with estimated resale values (in 2014). Went over the list with her - she knows where everything is, and how much it's worth for when she has to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bockerSV Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Telling your spouse the true value of your guns and reloading supplies, have you gone mad!?! ? just kidding, this is actually a good idea, may result in the need for couples counseling afterwards though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolton916 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I'll be glad I'm already dead when she gets all the safes open... My attorney has the combo but my youngest will slice them open with a partner saw before I'm cold Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Very sorry for your loss. For me, my Son knows where they are, what they are, and can do with them what he pleases when I am gone. The important thing is finances. I just went through this with a customer. His wife did everything for the family.Paid all bills, made all appointments, etc. The live away from here and have a local summer home. No one did anything about the summer home last winter. Heat went out, pipes froze, and guess what............ No insurance as the wife had died and no one realized the payment was due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 OP, sorry for your loss. But this is an issue that all of us face at a certain age. Personally, I have given my two safe combos to 3 of my younger shooting buddies, and my tax accountant and my stock broker. I don't want some sleeze bag guy coming over and offering $2,000 for both safes and all the contents, worth over 100K. So if I pitch out, my wife has written instructions for contacts, and how to proceed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I'll be glad I'm already dead when she gets all the safes open... My attorney has the combo but my youngest will slice them open with a partner saw before I'm cold Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardmix Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 A good example of how it pays off to have all of your business squared away in the event something happens to you. Hardmix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 On September 7th 2013, I was almost killed in an unfortunate incident while working. I was laid up for a month after that and had ALOT of time to think about things. Balakay, sorry for your loss, but you do have a very good point. After my injury my wife and I went through everything. We made spreadsheets for guns, tools, jewelry etc. All with quantity and approx. value. I would urge everyone to do the same. Thank you for bringing this to peoples attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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