Guides for gun owners
Practical guides on keeping records of your guns and ammunition, and on storing and handling them safely. Free to read, with nothing to sign up for.
Keeping records
Write down what you own so you can prove it, insure it and report it if it goes missing.
Keeping a firearm inventory
What to record for each gun, which photos to take and where to keep the list.
Read the guideSerial number records
Where to find the serial number, how to record it and ATF's free form.
Read the guideInventory for insurance
What an insurer asks for after a theft, fire or flood.
Read the guideIf your gun is stolen
Reporting to police, your state's rules and your insurer.
Read the guidePrintable sheets
Free PDFs for firearms, ammo, range trips and cleaning.
Read the guideAmmunition
Keep count of what you have and keep it in good shape.
Ammo inventory
Counting ammunition by caliber and box, and keeping the count right.
Read the guideHow long ammo lasts
Shelf life, storage and when a round shouldn't be fired.
Read the guideCare and safety
Cleaning, handling and storing firearms.
Gun cleaning log
Rounds fired per gun and a reminder every so many rounds.
Read the guideFirearm safety
Safe handling and storage basics.
Read the guideChoosing an app
What to look for in a gun inventory app, and how ours protects your records.