I've known of a few people around this side of the state that regularly visit with new widows of gun club regulars, particularly if they haven't heard that ol' Billy already had arrangements for his battery (kids that are shooters, disposal via another club member, etc.). Though it isn't my style, this is probably a helpful service, and may help the firearms get to future parties that will appreciate and care for them. Guns moldering in the back of closets and under beds won't keep our sports alive. But a few actually need to proceed to the trash. My father once tossed a cheap 38 with a bulged barrel, and I once tossed a Mauser 95 with excessive headspace, pitted receiver, and a butchered stock.
