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March 16, 2018, 12:25 PM
arlen
Firearms inventory software
I am searching for a firearms database software so that I may keep track of my firearm collection. What do you gentlemen and ladies use for this purpose? I am more interested in features of the software than price.


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arlen

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March 16, 2018, 12:29 PM
Powers77
Xcel spreadsheet.
March 16, 2018, 12:29 PM
henryarnaud
I just use an Excel spreadsheet.



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March 16, 2018, 12:37 PM
RogueJSK
Excel here too.
March 16, 2018, 12:38 PM
parabellum
Excel is all you need
March 16, 2018, 12:42 PM
hile
A spreadsheet should be fine for most things unless, say, your collection numbers similar to a battalion arms room.
March 16, 2018, 12:51 PM
Cycler
I also just use an Excel spreadsheet. Include at a minimum make, model, caliber and serial number. I add an estimate of replacement cost and date of purchase. Also list any notable extras like scopes, special sights, etc.
March 16, 2018, 01:29 PM
Rinehart
Excel here as well.

What is useful about Excel for this is that you can also inventory and list your ammunition.
If you can handle doing very basic formulas and functions you can do some creative things with the numbers. In my case I have a few very odd calibers and the spreadsheet helps me avoid going out and buying ammo when I already have that grain/type in the ammo safe.

I tried one Windows gun inventory program but I did not trust the "feature" of supposedly going online and checking current values for the firearms.

Can't say I care for that little "ET phone home" when you have serial numbers and types of your firearms in the database...
March 16, 2018, 02:02 PM
p226gsd
Excel for me as well. I also have pictures of each firearm, and have the pics and spreadsheet on a flash drive.
March 16, 2018, 02:52 PM
YooperSigs
Excel works for me. I also keep a 3 ring binder with my inventory in it. That goes into a fireproof document safe.


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March 16, 2018, 03:18 PM
4MUL8R
Apps that go on your phone store your inventory in someone else's database. Wonder who is looking at that?


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March 16, 2018, 04:20 PM
YellowJacket
excel with make, model, year of manufacture, serial #, description, accessories, personal comments (like when/where I got it), and estimated value.



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March 16, 2018, 04:31 PM
italia
I use RangeLog ( Range Log Link). I started using it when I shot IDPA to keep track of scores, but you can date log inventory, maintenance records, shots fired per gun, cleanings ... As has been said, Excel will suffice for most things though.


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March 16, 2018, 04:33 PM
911Boss
Numbers Spreadsheet...






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March 16, 2018, 04:46 PM
jhe888
I'm old school - Lotus 123.

No - Excel.




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March 16, 2018, 05:09 PM
StorminNormin
Just an Excel spreadsheet here to include make, model, caliber, serial number, date of purchase, and price paid. Also keep ammo inventory on another tab.




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March 16, 2018, 10:29 PM
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pen and paper



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March 16, 2018, 11:59 PM
creslin
Well I guess I'm the nerd here....
I use a MySQL database.





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March 17, 2018, 12:39 AM
rusbro
If you have gmail you can use google sheets, if you want a free, cloud based alternative to excel.
March 17, 2018, 05:35 AM
egregore
quote:
I am searching for a firearms database software so that I may keep track of my firearm collection.



I would store this off-site somehow in case of a burglary, where your computer, if not the guns themselves, is likely to be stolen.