Business Opportunity? A bunch of firearms are gonna need some care

[BerettaGuy]

What to Do with Firearms and Ammunition Affected by Flood Waters | Share the Outdoors
Think of the number of firearms that have sustained water damage in Texas and Louisiana.
I know a guy whose basement flooded here in Buffalo area. His safe had water up to about the middle. It was only in water for 2 or 3 days. When he opened the safe, the long guns were visibly damaged half way up. Wood Stocks were discolored and wet steel was rusted.
I know these can be repaired and restored with some effort. Not all the gun owners have the time to do it.
Could be a nice little side business of repairing water damaged guns. Of course, here in the "Free" state of NY you would need a smithing license I am sure.

 

[whauburger]

If these folks have insurance I bet a lot will be put in claims as damaged.

 

[kev74]

Buy stock in WD-40.

 

[thegatman]

Buy stock in WD-40.

Worst stuff to use on a firearm. Kroil or Ballistol

 

[Deplorable Me]

Firearms damage insurance usually requires a special policy rider or specialty dedicated insurance.

 

[Exonautic]

pretty certain even to do this you would need an ffl to take possession of the firearms. thats federal not state.

 

[Robin]

From practical experience, the average person thinks hands on work and craftsmanship shouldn't cost near as much a injection molded, crapped out junk from china, and this work is hands on with craftsmanship.
Robin

 

[kev74]

Worst stuff to use on a firearm. Kroil or Ballistol

Don't believe everything you hear on the internets. Good old WD-40 is good at displacing water and is a pretty good rust preventative - just what's needed for flood damage.