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Write your serial numbers down!
#4112132
03/10/13 02:31 PM
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mark in tx
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If you haven't done it already, or you can't find your list, write the serial numbers of your guns down and keep it in a safe place. I learned it the hard way when I let a friend borrow a rifle and it was stolen out of his truck. Savage model 110 in 25-06. Gone. Cop took the report and I have been kicking myself ever since because I did not have that serial written down, lost the original receipt years ago and the dealer retired 10 years ago.
Go do it now!
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
[Re: mark in tx]
#4112136
03/10/13 02:35 PM
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Payne
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Do that and take pics, make multiple copies of the list and pics. Store in safe places. Like parents, in-laws or work. I keep mine on sd cards and have them stored here and there.
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
[Re: Payne]
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03/10/13 04:19 PM
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bjankowski
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I need to; I've been meaning to do that for a long time now.
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
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03/10/13 04:48 PM
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HeidelbergJaeger
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Make sure if you have home owner's insurance that you notify the insurance company of your serial numbers and it should fall under valuable personal property much like computers or jewelry.
USAA does this for me, and all of my rifles, scopes, binos and anything with a SN are covered in case of damage, loss or theft.
Korea is nothing like Germany, and no amount of Army Modernization propaganda will convince me otherwise. I miss my wife and kids something fierce
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#4112482
03/10/13 05:51 PM
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MDMORROW
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X2 on pics. Also take pictures of your safe and it's not a bad idea to give your serial numbers to your insurance agent to put with your policy.
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
[Re: MDMORROW]
#4112674
03/10/13 08:01 PM
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Spacemonkey
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Do this for not only your guns but anything valuable. Tv,s, guitars, tools, computers etc. don't keep your only copy of it on your computer or laptop either because those items are typically stolen too. I keep a spreadsheet on my home computer with copies on a thumb drive at my parents and in my locker at work.
Last edited by Spacemonkey; 03/10/13 08:02 PM.
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#4112678
03/10/13 08:03 PM
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dogcatcher
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Make a photo record with serial numbers and put the info in document form, or a pdf. Email that to yourself and give a copy to your insurance agent. That way if you need the info, you have it all in your emails and accessible from any computer.
Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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#4113713
03/11/13 04:58 AM
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Closed Traverse
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I just started working on a home inventory and I can tell you that it is a royal pAint trying to write down everything you own. But we'll worth it.
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
[Re: Payne]
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03/11/13 04:27 PM
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Halfadozen
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Do that and take pics, make multiple copies of the list and pics. Store in safe places. Like parents, in-laws or work. I keep mine on sd cards and have them stored here and there. [quote=Payne] X2
Freedom is a fragile thing ...Those who have known freedom, and then lost it, have never known it again. -- Ronald Reagan
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03/11/13 05:39 PM
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moderno
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I just started working on a home inventory and I can tell you that it is a royal pAint trying to write down everything you own. But we'll worth it. Tell me about it. I did all mine about a year ago. Pictures, serial #'s and insured them.
Bartender, bring me anything except brake fluid, cause I don't plan on stopping!
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#4114495
03/11/13 05:46 PM
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Stump_jumper
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I also take off the butt plate and wtite my DL # on the stock with a permanent marker.
2017 Tundra 5.7 CM 4x4 2006 Champion 2200 Bay Boat
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#4114613
03/11/13 07:06 PM
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LinkATX
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I just take a clear picture with my phone and email it to myself (gmail). Doesn't get much more permanent than that!
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#4114655
03/11/13 07:31 PM
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750SOHC
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Just curious, cause I was just talking to my wife about doing this. IS there anything wrong with just taking pics, as long as they show the Serial #?
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[Re: 750SOHC]
#4115838
03/12/13 03:40 AM
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GUTIT
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My son and a couple of his buddies wanted to go out plinking snakes, etc. I told them yes, but they had to get all the guns out of safe, write down model and serial number, plus take pictures. They liked seeing all I had, I realized I want more and still took care of something I should have done years ago.
Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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#4116225
03/12/13 12:55 PM
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MeanGreen85
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My son and a couple of his buddies wanted to go out plinking snakes, etc. I told them yes, but they had to get all the guns out of safe, write down model and serial number, plus take pictures. They liked seeing all I had, I realized I want more and still took care of something I should have done years ago. Ah slave labor at it's finest
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
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#4116260
03/12/13 01:10 PM
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Mohawg
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The pics work fine, as long as they are clear and you can read the numbers.
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
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03/12/13 01:50 PM
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Vern1
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I just take a clear picture with my phone and email it to myself (gmail). Doesn't get much more permanent than that! Works right up until you flush your phone..... Or you lose it and someone else then knows what you have.
Cheers, Vern1 Texans since The Old 300 in 1824 NRA Lifetime Member
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#4116613
03/12/13 03:42 PM
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SniperRAB
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My son and a couple of his buddies wanted to go out plinking snakes, etc. I told them yes, but they had to get all the guns out of safe, write down model and serial number, plus take pictures. They liked seeing all I had, I realized I want more and still took care of something I should have done years ago. That's using your Noodle!! only problem is I'm so An*l I wouldnt trust them to write it down correctly Lotta good advice on this subject, I also made a video and gave to my Ins. Agent of not only the weapons but all contents of Mi Casa
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
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#4116665
03/12/13 04:24 PM
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texas_sooner
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Make a photo record with serial numbers and put the info in document form, or a pdf. Email that to yourself and give a copy to your insurance agent. That way if you need the info, you have it all in your emails and accessible from any computer. This is what I do.
"Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." William Munny "What's right is right." Billy Batts
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#4116674
03/12/13 04:29 PM
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GUTIT
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My son and a couple of his buddies wanted to go out plinking snakes, etc. I told them yes, but they had to get all the guns out of safe, write down model and serial number, plus take pictures. They liked seeing all I had, I realized I want more and still took care of something I should have done years ago. That's using your Noodle!! only problem is I'm so An*l I wouldnt trust them to write it down correctly Lotta good advice on this subject, I also made a video and gave to my Ins. Agent of not only the weapons but all contents of Mi Casa Made them repeat numbers twice and I Was doing the writing. Good call on the video. That will be next.
Stronghold Construction Group Commercial and Residential Project Management Managing all your construction needs Kent@StrongholdConstructionGroupDOTcom
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
[Re: Vern1]
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03/12/13 06:52 PM
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LinkATX
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I just take a clear picture with my phone and email it to myself (gmail). Doesn't get much more permanent than that! Works right up until you flush your phone..... Or you lose it and someone else then knows what you have. Except the photos will still be in my inbox. Plus my phone is password protected, and if I lost it I can remotely find it and wipe all the data. Additionally, all my photos are backed up from my phone to my iCloud. If someone is worried about losing their phone, just delete the photos from your phone after they've been emailed. No rocket science involved!
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Re: Write your serial numbers down!
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#4117412
03/12/13 10:28 PM
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progress4m
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My son and a couple of his buddies wanted to go out plinking snakes, etc. I told them yes, but they had to get all the guns out of safe, write down model and serial number, plus take pictures. They liked seeing all I had, I realized I want more and still took care of something I should have done years ago. Ah slave labor at it's finest I like it!
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03/12/13 10:29 PM
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texasdude28
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good advice for all of us
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[Re: texasdude28]
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03/13/13 03:01 AM
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i've did that a long time ago.
don't just trust only an electronic something, physically write it down in a ledger or notebook so you won't have to plug something in to retrieve your info. if you're in a storm or flood and have no power and all your info is buried under 2 feet of stinky mud or your i phone shorted out from a salt water storm surge, you'll be glad you had a backup, and you'll kick yourself in the a$$ if you didn't.
two lists- two different places
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03/13/13 03:39 AM
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target1911
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I learned too. Had 7 guns stolen and only S/N for 4.
"A good life is never too short" My Dad
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