Heirloom Pocket Gun Lost

Agave · August 2nd, 2008, 07:48 PM

Several years ago my grandfather bought a North American Arms revolver in .22LR and carried it until his last year. I had and carried it for a good while and when my dad got his permit card I pulled it out of my pocket and gave it to him. My ledger dates that event as "080407."

Yesterday he came to me and sarcastically said that he did something that I'd be proud of. I asked him what he broke. He said that he has lost my grandpa's revolver. He knows that he had it on Wednesday and noted it not in his pocket on Thursday. He works on a truck and in a building for a very large company; of course they have a no guns policy which he violates. He let his immediate supervisor know about the lost gun and said that it could be in the truck or in many places in this open-to-the-public building. His supervisor doesn't care that he carries at work and basically told him 'that sucks.' He also told the head of security who doesn't care if he carries and was told the same and reminded that he should report it missing to police.

He went to the sheriff's office today to report it missing. He had to ask me for the serial. When I looked it up, I typed into my ledger "lost 080730."

I tell that story to vent a bit about losing an heirloom gun. I also want to remind everyone to be careful not to lose your guns from your pockets - especially if you have a very small piece. Additionally, record your serial numbers; it can be a very good thing.

Slim_45 · August 2nd, 2008, 08:00 PM

Good luck on getting it returned to you.....that sucks

Sticks · August 2nd, 2008, 08:29 PM

Hopefully it will turn up in the couch with the Taco Bell money.

JerryM · August 2nd, 2008, 09:13 PM

What kind of holster was he carrying it in? I hope he did not just drop it in a pocket. That is a guarantee of falling out.

Hope it turns up, and your Dad does not have any problems.

Regards,
Jerry

NCHornet · August 2nd, 2008, 09:27 PM

I too hope you locate the gun. Sounds like he didn't have it in a holster. I have all my firearms photographed, serial #'s recored and placed on a CD. I have a copy as well as my insurance agent.

NCH

crzy4guns · August 2nd, 2008, 10:21 PM

I carry my NAA .22 magnum mini revolver in a pocket holster for that very reason. Sorry to hear about your heirloom pocket gun, hopefully it will turn up.

Agave · August 2nd, 2008, 10:49 PM

He carries it in a leather IWB holster sans the clip.

morintp · August 3rd, 2008, 01:53 AM

You should take this opportunity to lecture him on responsibility.

retsupt99 · August 3rd, 2008, 02:53 PM

Go fishing...for big ones...could be a great story!

This guy loses his gun which was then used in a crime, the guy confesses and says he tossed said gun into the river.

Owner goes fishing and catches this giant carp...low and behold...when the fish was opened...

Sorry to hear about the loss of a meaningful firearm...hope it turns up!

Stay armed...use a good holster...stay safe!

ouch · August 4th, 2008, 09:33 AM

Sorry to hear that its lost, on your dads part thats not good. Hope it shows up in a good spot.

August 2nd, 2008, 07:48 PM	#1
Agave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 641	Heirloom Pocket Gun Lost Several years ago my grandfather bought a North American Arms revolver in .22LR and carried it until his last year. I had and carried it for a good while and when my dad got his permit card I pulled it out of my pocket and gave it to him. My ledger dates that event as "080407." Yesterday he came to me and sarcastically said that he did something that I'd be proud of. I asked him what he broke. He said that he has lost my grandpa's revolver. He knows that he had it on Wednesday and noted it not in his pocket on Thursday. He works on a truck and in a building for a very large company; of course they have a no guns policy which he violates. He let his immediate supervisor know about the lost gun and said that it could be in the truck or in many places in this open-to-the-public building. His supervisor doesn't care that he carries at work and basically told him 'that sucks.' He also told the head of security who doesn't care if he carries and was told the same and reminded that he should report it missing to police. He went to the sheriff's office today to report it missing. He had to ask me for the serial. When I looked it up, I typed into my ledger "lost 080730." I tell that story to vent a bit about losing an heirloom gun. I also want to remind everyone to be careful not to lose your guns from your pockets - especially if you have a very small piece. Additionally, record your serial numbers; it can be a very good thing. __________________ The preceding post may contain sarcasm; it's just better that way. However, it is still intended with construction and with the Love of my L-rd Y'shua. "Wherever I go, everyone is a little safer because I am there; anyone in need has a friend." -Capt. Jack Hoban, USMC

August 2nd, 2008, 08:00 PM	#2
Slim_45 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 478	Good luck on getting it returned to you.....that sucks __________________ The first 3 simple rules of gun safety 1. Keep your finger off the trigger. 2. Keep your d* finger off the trigger. 3. Keep your d* finger off the d*** trigger.

August 2nd, 2008, 08:29 PM	#3
Sticks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 901	Hopefully it will turn up in the couch with the Taco Bell money. __________________ Sticks Curiosity was framed, poor judgment killed the cat A Government is comprised of a body of people notably ungoverned. Three can keep a secret if two are dead

August 2nd, 2008, 09:27 PM	#5
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,403	I too hope you locate the gun. Sounds like he didn't have it in a holster. I have all my firearms photographed, serial #'s recored and placed on a CD. I have a copy as well as my insurance agent. NCH __________________ Carry On!! NCHornet

August 2nd, 2008, 10:21 PM	#6
crzy4guns Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,327	I carry my NAA .22 magnum mini revolver in a pocket holster for that very reason. Sorry to hear about your heirloom pocket gun, hopefully it will turn up. __________________ The closest helping hand is the one at your wrist.

August 2nd, 2008, 09:13 PM	#4
JerryM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 766	What kind of holster was he carrying it in? I hope he did not just drop it in a pocket. That is a guarantee of falling out. Hope it turns up, and your Dad does not have any problems. Regards, Jerry

August 2nd, 2008, 10:49 PM	#7
Agave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 641	He carries it in a leather IWB holster sans the clip. __________________ The preceding post may contain sarcasm; it's just better that way. However, it is still intended with construction and with the Love of my L-rd Y'shua. "Wherever I go, everyone is a little safer because I am there; anyone in need has a friend." -Capt. Jack Hoban, USMC

August 3rd, 2008, 01:53 AM	#8
morintp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fairfax, Vermont Posts: 1,006	You should take this opportunity to lecture him on responsibility.

August 3rd, 2008, 02:53 PM	#9
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,598	Go fishing...for big ones...could be a great story! This guy loses his gun which was then used in a crime, the guy confesses and says he tossed said gun into the river. Owner goes fishing and catches this giant carp...low and behold...when the fish was opened... Sorry to hear about the loss of a meaningful firearm...hope it turns up! Stay armed...use a good holster...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

August 4th, 2008, 09:33 AM	#10
ouch Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 175	Sorry to hear that its lost, on your dads part thats not good. Hope it shows up in a good spot.

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