I like to consider myself to be more honest than most. But if I sell my guns the IRS is not a consideration. I have some guns that have not been used in twenty years and probably will never use them. Often have thought of selling, but dont need the money. They may not grow in value like some investments but I dont pay brokerage fees or taxes and the market never seems to plunge like the stock market does. They dont eat anything and are there to be used, if I want. I have instructed my wife on how to get rid of them if she needs to.
