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What happens if a beneficiary of a restricted firearm inheritance fails to qualify for an RPAL?

If the beneficiary cannot get the proper licensing, the estate must dispose of the firearm lawfully, which includes sale, deactivation, or export.

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Question: What happens if a beneficiary of a restricted firearm inheritance fails to qualify for an RPAL?

Answer options:

  • The firearm is automatically destroyed. ✅ The firearm must be deactivated, sold to a licensed individual/business, or exported.
  • The executor may keep it in a safe indefinitely.
  • The firearm becomes non-restricted automatically.

Correct answer: The firearm must be deactivated, sold to a licensed individual/business, or exported.

Explanation: If the beneficiary cannot get the proper licensing, the estate must dispose of the firearm lawfully, which includes sale, deactivation, or export.

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