Gun record card

hayhugh · 11-26-2017, 05:14 AM

A while back someone on this forum posted a copy of a card they used to keep track of all the information they keep on each gun they owned. I would appreciate they either repost said card or send me a copy by PM, Thank you, Hugh

Edward Tinker · 11-26-2017, 01:13 PM

I did not see any cards to hold information, but I use this Excel document (took out my personal info) and was forced to change it to PDF to post here, anyone want a copy in excel, send me a PM with your email.

I also used ""My DB gun"" software (it allows pictures and other information, but I never got into it)

Ed

Major Tom · 11-26-2017, 06:20 PM

I use plain old pen and paper in a small (5x7) notebook. Then I make a few copies and store them around the house.

gunnertwo · 11-26-2017, 10:33 PM

I built my record using Microsoft Excel and have similar info as Ed's pdf. It's on both my computers and I have 2 thumb drives that save the same info. Yes, any changes must be done for all files but it's easy to do. Any update is saved with the date change as part of the file name. So if I'm lazy, I can update next time there's a change by seeing the file name. Duplication is good in case of theft, fire or the computer disaster.

G2

Vlim · 11-27-2017, 06:38 AM

Using a free cloud solution like dropbox, onedrive or google drive saves you the hassle of maintaining several copies of the same document. Plus side is that you can take your records with you on shows and visits, as all these solutions offer interfaces for tablets and phones.

Major Tom · 11-27-2017, 11:06 AM

I don't trust computers with storing info of any kind.

sheepherder · 11-27-2017, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Major Tom

I don't trust computers with storing info of any kind.

Wiser words were never spoken.

gunnertwo · 11-27-2017, 12:15 PM

With respect, some of you guys need to get into the modern age.

:-)

G2

Curly1 · 11-27-2017, 12:57 PM

I use an excel spreadsheet similar to E'ds along with a folder of pics.

sheepherder · 11-27-2017, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunnertwo

With respect, some of you guys need to get into the modern age.

Ah, Hello!!! Does the attached pic tell you what cloud computing is like???

sheepherder · 11-27-2017, 01:15 PM

No criticism of Ed's Excel work, but IIRC one of the members had posted a sample of an individual record card. I liked that idea and copied it but it got lost in the hundreds of 'archive' CDs/DVDs I have here.

hayhugh · 11-27-2017, 04:10 PM

Actually that is what I was looking for, the posted card that I could just copy and start using! I tried a search for IIRC but it just took me back to my original post....

DonVoigt · 11-27-2017, 08:50 PM

My suggestion is to start with a card of your own choice of info, use it a while and then see how it grows and is modified.

One size does not fit all, and making your info suit your needs and method to access the info going to be a little different.

After all , making a card is not that tough!

Sergio Natali · 11-28-2017, 04:21 AM

Here when you buy a new gun you are complelled to report it straight away to the Police station that in a couple of days will release you an updated Report of all your guns with:

Type of firearm, Make, Model, Serial number, Caliber.

The only thing that one should annotate is the price paid...
... but sometimes it's better fo forget that...

hayhugh · 11-28-2017, 10:05 AM

Not quite sure if that is a convenience that we need in this country or not. Still looking for the posted gun record card that was posted by a member short time back...

11-26-2017, 05:14 AM	#1
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 896 Thanks: 857 Thanked 513 Times in 275 Posts	Gun record card A while back someone on this forum posted a copy of a card they used to keep track of all the information they keep on each gun they owned. I would appreciate they either repost said card or send me a copy by PM, Thank you, Hugh

11-26-2017, 06:20 PM	#3
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	I use plain old pen and paper in a small (5x7) notebook. Then I make a few copies and store them around the house. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

11-27-2017, 06:38 AM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	Using a free cloud solution like dropbox, onedrive or google drive saves you the hassle of maintaining several copies of the same document. Plus side is that you can take your records with you on shows and visits, as all these solutions offer interfaces for tablets and phones. Last edited by Vlim; 11-27-2017 at 12:08 PM.

11-27-2017, 11:06 AM	#6
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 484 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	I don't trust computers with storing info of any kind. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

11-27-2017, 12:57 PM	#9
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 117 Thanked 714 Times in 371 Posts	I use an excel spreadsheet similar to E'ds along with a folder of pics. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

11-26-2017, 10:33 PM	#4
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 623 Thanks: 826 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	I built my record using Microsoft Excel and have similar info as Ed's pdf. It's on both my computers and I have 2 thumb drives that save the same info. Yes, any changes must be done for all files but it's easy to do. Any update is saved with the date change as part of the file name. So if I'm lazy, I can update next time there's a change by seeing the file name. Duplication is good in case of theft, fire or the computer disaster. G2

11-27-2017, 12:15 PM	#8
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 623 Thanks: 826 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	With respect, some of you guys need to get into the modern age. :-) G2

11-27-2017, 01:15 PM	#11
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,183 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	No criticism of Ed's Excel work, but IIRC one of the members had posted a sample of an individual record card. I liked that idea and copied it but it got lost in the hundreds of 'archive' CDs/DVDs I have here. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

11-27-2017, 04:10 PM	#12
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 896 Thanks: 857 Thanked 513 Times in 275 Posts	Actually that is what I was looking for, the posted card that I could just copy and start using! I tried a search for IIRC but it just took me back to my original post....

11-27-2017, 08:50 PM	#13
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,442 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	My suggestion is to start with a card of your own choice of info, use it a while and then see how it grows and is modified. One size does not fit all, and making your info suit your needs and method to access the info going to be a little different. After all , making a card is not that tough! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

11-28-2017, 04:21 AM	#14
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Here when you buy a new gun you are complelled to report it straight away to the Police station that in a couple of days will release you an updated Report of all your guns with: Type of firearm, Make, Model, Serial number, Caliber. The only thing that one should annotate is the price paid... ... but sometimes it's better fo forget that... __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

11-28-2017, 10:05 AM	#15
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 896 Thanks: 857 Thanked 513 Times in 275 Posts	Not quite sure if that is a convenience that we need in this country or not. Still looking for the posted gun record card that was posted by a member short time back...