[Mariner]

“I sure hope you never make enemies with a neighbor? One who is anti second amendment and claims you threatened him or her? “

That requires some substantiation outside a domestic relationship. No he said - he said.

[blackdog]

While I mostly agree with your points, please read post #16.

[blackdog]

I had a handgun stolen from my home back in 1988. In 1996 I got a phone call and visit from the FBI. It seems the local police were obtaining stolen guns to use as drop pieces to frame people when wanted. My gun was one used to frame an undercover FBI agent posing as a thug in North Philadelphia. The agent was part of a sting to rid Philly of corrupt cops in the Northeast Detectives Division.

The process was quite fascinating. I did get my gun back. I had to go to the Philadelphia police headquarters and sign for it. I disassembled it and took it home in pieces. I did not have a carry permit and was concerned they could take it back from me.

FWIW, the FBI guys were very professional, courteous, and respectful. They answered any questions I had and told me upfront that there were some things they were not allowed to tell me about the case. They did make it a priority that I had the right to recover my weapon.

I bet things are a whole lot different today.