Firearm Appraisal, Auction & FFL Services – Mid-Michigan
At Epic Auctions & Estate Sales, we provide professional firearm appraisal, auction, and FFL services throughout Lansing and the greater Mid-Michigan region. Whether you're an attorney, executor, fiduciary, trust officer, or private collector, our team offers safe, compliant, and efficient solutions for handling firearms within estates, trusts, and personal collections.
As a licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL), we manage every step of the process — secure intake, proper logging, evaluation, marketing, auction, and lawful transfer to the new buyers. You do not need to unload firearms, register them, or locate old paperwork. We take care of everything.
Families often have questions about how to sell firearms from an estate, including legal considerations, value, and the most appropriate selling method. We’ve outlined common options and scenarios in a detailed, educational guide.
Why Choose Epic Auctions for Firearm Services
Licensed & Compliant: All firearms in our custody are logged into our FFL Acquisition & Disposition records and transferred only after the required checks and procedures are completed.
Secure Handling & Storage: Firearms are transported safely and stored in controlled environments until sold and legally transferred.
Proven Auction Results: We have managed individual firearm collections valued at more than $100,000 and conducted firearm auctions exceeding $500,000 in total sales.
Trusted by Professionals: Executors, attorneys, fiduciaries, trust officers, and financial advisors rely on us to handle firearms safely and professionally.
Nationwide Marketing: Your firearms receive professional cataloging and national online exposure to a knowledgeable and active bidder base.
Firearm Services We Offer
Estate & Probate Firearm Disposition
We work directly with executors and attorneys to lawfully manage, value, and sell firearms found in estates or trusts.
Collection Valuation & Auction Planning
Whether for estate purposes, downsizing, or dispersal, we provide informed evaluations and structured auction planning.
Secure Intake, Logging & Storage
Firearms are inspected, made safe, and logged into our FFL system. You do not need to unload or handle them.
Professional Firearm Auctions
Your firearms are photographed, cataloged, and marketed to a nationwide bidder audience to help achieve competitive results.
Compliance & Legal Transfers
We handle all FFL-required background checks and transfer documentation. No paperwork is required from you.
Who We Serve
Estate Executors & Personal Representatives
We help you meet your legal obligations while ensuring firearms are handled safely, accurately, and in compliance with all regulations.
Attorneys, Fiduciaries & Trust Officers
Our team provides clear documentation, transparent processes, and secure firearm handling to support fiduciary responsibilities.
Collectors & Their Families
Whether dispersing or downsizing a collection, we connect your firearms with qualified and motivated bidders nationwide.
Financial Institutions & Advisors
When client assets include firearms, we offer a reliable, compliant solution for evaluation, handling, and sale.
What To Do If You Discover Firearms
Many estates contain firearms that have not been handled for years. You do not need to register them, unload them, or locate old paperwork. In fact, the safest approach — especially if you are not familiar with firearms — is to leave them in place and contact us.
What You SHOULD Do:
- Leave firearms where they are, if safe to do so
- Limit access to responsible adults only
- Contact Epic for guidance and secure, compliant intake
What You Should NOT Do:
- Do not attempt to unload or manipulate the firearms
- Do not transport firearms unnecessarily
- Do not distribute firearms to family or friends
- Do not worry about missing paperwork — we do not require it
Once in our care, we inspect each firearm, ensure it is safe, log it into our FFL records, and handle all legal transfer procedures.
Security, Compliance & Peace of Mind
Firearms require specialized handling and strict compliance with state and federal regulations. As a licensed FFL, we ensure every firearm is managed safely, professionally, and lawfully — giving executors, attorneys, and families complete confidence throughout the process.
Contact Us for a Confidential Consultation
Whether you need help with a single firearm or an entire collection, Epic Auctions & Estate Sales is ready to assist. We will discuss your situation, answer your questions, and outline the best plan for safely and legally handling the firearms in your care.