Firearm transfer process explained by Berlin PD

A weapon can go to a number of places after it’s been seized; including someone’s family. A prohibited person may have the option of picking the person their seized firearm is turned over to.

Berlin Police say the eastern shore is filled numerous gun owners that have had firearms in their households for generations.

I an effort not to loose a potential heirloom, that firearm can be transferred to a family member or friend.

However, there are certain weapons excluded from this policy; like illegally modified weapons, fully automatic weapons, and short barrel weapons.