Making a record of guns

[Irving]

LOL at accessories. I'm poor guys. The only accessories I have is usually a half box of ammo. It is a good suggestion, I just had to laugh at this point since I don't have any really.

I like the idea about the number of mags though.

Great responses everyone. I was going to use Google Docs also. You can upload pictures on there now as well.

[cstone]

Somebody already started a go-by spreadsheet.

http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2009/01/inventory.html

[SAnd]

I have a master list that has 20 entries per gun. The majority of the information would be considered trivia. I have several other lists that are shorter versions of the master list. One is a list of just the information I need to report a theft.

I have pictures of all my guns also.

I scan all my reciepts also.

I usually burn multiple copies of my records to a disc whenever it needs to be updated. At least one is stored away from my home.

A flat bed scanner makes good pictures of handguns and other small items. I find it easier to use than a camera for good detail close ups. Items a couple inches away from the serface are still in sharp focus.

[Del_Gue]

I use Clayton Pryor's NM Collector Software JE. It is excellent. Download the full version for free for 30 days, see if you like it, and if you do the download is only $19.95. You can import pictures into the database and print out several different types of reports.

Here is the website: http://www.nmcollectorsoftware.com/templates

Del

[Jherexx]

Check this thread, http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showth...t=shotworkspro

Available software that may meet your needs, or at least give you an idea on how you may want to do your inventory.

[Irving]

This is great guys. My list is so short that I'm already done.

[SideShow Bob]

I keep a copy of items on two USB memory sticks, one in my safe tucked in an out of the way corner and one at a relitives house.
It also includes pictures and details of other valuable items such as televisions jewelry and such.

[KevDen2005]

i have a program a friend gave me i store on my computer and back up hard drive. i also keep a little note book with the same thing

model
make
serial
date bought
price paid
list of add on's below like scope, rails, stock anything extra
where i got
new or used
total invested, sometimes i don't want to know!
pictures

i might be a little extream

I like all this for sure. I do this on an excel spread sheet, which these days you can do all kinds of things with excel-so don't let the program scare you. I also like the pictures a lot. I take lots of pictures. I keep a hard copy of the most current items in my firesafe, and keep an electronic copy on two different hard discs (not on my computer). I guess I am just a little paranoid. My list is actually more than guns, I refer to mine as a sensative items list (sort of like the military). I have MP3 players on it, computers, some knives, other electronics, etc. I also take photos of anything of value that does not have serial numbers such as all my wife-to-be's jewelry, all of my military coins (front and back), etc.

In the event you need to claim insurance or provide it to law enforcement after a burglary you already have it. And trust me, the cops will love you for this and it makes locating items a hundred times easier when they start looking at pawn shops or comparing pictures to other pictures of found property against the data bases of other LE Agencies (which is done quite often now-as long as their are pictures to do it or an extremely good description, hence why pictures are so good).


Feel free to use any of these ideas, in fact I encourage it.

[StagLefty]

I keep a copy of items on two USB memory sticks, one in my safe tucked in an out of the way corner and one at a relitives house.
It also includes pictures and details of other valuable items such as televisions jewelry and such.

^+1 I have several flash drives with this info on them including one in my BOB.

[alxone]

i use crayons and construction paper and if its a gun i really like i write the name in elmers glue and sprinkle glitter on it , and if im feelin really fancy i spell it out in macaroni , lol , jk , i have a small file box , name of company , place made , ser# , caliber , condition , ect . but its always good to have at least 2 copy's of all firearm info