Hi Bub. Sorry I'm late...I promised I'd come check this out, and when I said I would, I intended to do it sooner. However, life sort of got in the way there...I apologize.

Anyway, I am very glad you are taking this step, and I will offer whatever help I can. I can't offer much to the state by state legalities...your state will, potentially, view this far differently than NC would. If you're comfortable doing so, I can research a little for you if you'd mention what state you belong to. I recently did a term paper on gun laws, so I still have most of my old resources on hand. I did, however, help a friend's mother in her divorce, in that I helped her identify what she was dealing with and roughly how much it was worth. I'm also a bit of a firearms enthusiast. If I can answer any questions for you that aren't covered in my post, please feel free to PM me. I'll be focusing on what you need to do for your safety.

On to the topic at hand...that is...well, quite a collection, to be modest. I was anticipating perhaps a few guns, but doomsday prepper? I'm familiar with the type...the unnerve me, in honesty. I fell in with a few on an online forum when I got one of my rifles (I was trying to use the site as a resource for maintenance). They're scary people.

I don't think necessarily it's a good thing he have all these things at this point in time...I'm in agreement with LeeD there. I know you're not particularly interested in them, but based on everything you've posted on your soon-to-be-ex, he is not the type I would really trust with a firearm.

I am not sure if the police would supervise him getting his things (I would think so, but I am not entirely sure...I'll ask my mother. She'd know), but I CAN tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that if has anything illegal, they'll be there before you can hang up the phone. Illegal possession of a firearm is a quick ticket to prison, particularly with the current political climate. If they find something outside the state or federal laws, it will be confiscated, and he will be arrested. Simple as that. I wish I knew what he had...I'm well versed on federal legalities regarding firearms. I can tell you off the bat that if he has anything that is fully automatic (legally defined as anything firing more than one bullet with a pull of the trigger. This includes, under that definition, burst fire weapons) and he doesn't have the correct license for it, that's basically it for him.

For now, ask your local police department what they can and can't do about the situation. If they can't watch over the process, have a friend be there, if you can. The point is you don't want to be alone with him while he does this...that's a volatile situation.

If I can do anything else to assist you, please don't hesitate to PM me. Know that I wish you all of my best, that I am praying for you, and that you are making a very brave, very wise decision.

Hugs,
Harley