Downloadable Firearms Inventory Software Needed

Capt. Charlie · March 1, 2007, 11:38 PM

I'm amazed. I just spent the better part of an hour searching the web for Firearms Inventory Software, and came up with very little. I really thought there'd be tons of the stuff out there.

I have a nice little freebe program called "Gregg's Firearms Inventory", but it doesn't do all that I need.

I need a downloadable inventory program (my CD-ROM drive is on the fritz

), fifty bucks or less, with the ability to embed pictures and print records. I need it relatively soon to upgrade my insurance coverage.

Any links greatly appreciated.

UniversalFrost · March 2, 2007, 12:28 AM

check out this link http://ezine.m1911.org/software.htm for a good review of several inventory software bundles that are geared towards firearms. Also, if I remember right the NRA has a free inventory software on their site if you are a member, but I don't know how useable it is for your requirements.

LAK Supply · March 2, 2007, 02:52 AM

If you're familiar with SQL or Access you can set up a database and import your information. Access is very common with Office application software packages so you probably already have it. It would take a little more setup, but you can customize it to your preferences.

mxwelch · March 2, 2007, 06:49 AM

http://somanyroads.org/gunsafe/

Jayb · March 2, 2007, 07:30 AM

If you know how to use MS Excel, you can very simply configure it to be a database with pics and any info you choose. Nice thing is, if you create your own, you can modify the content at any time, and in any way you choose.

Here's a sample that will open in Excel. You can save it, or play with it, then dump it if it doesn't suit you. I've had my inventory on this worksheet for years. My insurance company loves it, cause they don't have to have special software to see it. I just e-mail them the file.

http://personal.swayzee.com/jayb/Gunstuffsample.xls

Trip20 · March 2, 2007, 09:05 AM

I use Microsoft Excel as well. Due to the capabilities of Excel, I’m unable to think of any feature(s) a separate program might offer that I couldn't facilitate with Excel.

There are plenty of tutorials and such out there to help anyone learn the very basic skills one would need to set up a firearm database.

Capt. Charlie · March 2, 2007, 11:07 PM

Many thanks, guys, and thanks for your spreadsheet, Jayb. I downloaded it and will tinker with it when I have time.

I thought about using Access and designing my own, but I just don't have the time. Several years ago, my dept. asked me to design a searchable mug shot MS Access database that would calculate a suspects real time age, search variable criteria such as height, weight, etc. I used to work with the old DOS based dBase, but it took me six months to get the Access database working right. Next time I'll leave that stuff to the pros.

The reviews from the M1911 Forum were pretty good. My first choice would've been the NM Gun Collector software, but the full version is available on CD-ROM only, so I went with Gun Safe.

So far, Gun Safe is doing exactly what I need. For a freebe, it seems to be a great program and while the installation is a little more complex than NM Gun Collector, it's very easy to use. I guess I'll stick with that for now.

Thanks again, guys.

March 1, 2007, 11:38 PM	#1
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	Downloadable Firearms Inventory Software Needed I'm amazed. I just spent the better part of an hour searching the web for Firearms Inventory Software, and came up with very little. I really thought there'd be tons of the stuff out there. I have a nice little freebe program called "Gregg's Firearms Inventory", but it doesn't do all that I need. I need a downloadable inventory program (my CD-ROM drive is on the fritz ), fifty bucks or less, with the ability to embed pictures and print records. I need it relatively soon to upgrade my insurance coverage. Any links greatly appreciated. __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie

March 2, 2007, 12:28 AM	#2
UniversalFrost Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,300	check out this link http://ezine.m1911.org/software.htm for a good review of several inventory software bundles that are geared towards firearms. Also, if I remember right the NRA has a free inventory software on their site if you are a member, but I don't know how useable it is for your requirements. __________________ Lifetime member VFW and NRA "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (when all else fails play dead) -Red Green

March 2, 2007, 02:52 AM	#3
LAK Supply Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2006 Location: Wild Wyo Posts: 174	If you're familiar with SQL or Access you can set up a database and import your information. Access is very common with Office application software packages so you probably already have it. It would take a little more setup, but you can customize it to your preferences. __________________ Firearms/Tactical/Shooting Gear: www.laksupply.com Lots of Mags: http://laksupply.com/magazines-mag-kits

March 2, 2007, 07:30 AM	#5
Jayb Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 103	If you know how to use MS Excel, you can very simply configure it to be a database with pics and any info you choose. Nice thing is, if you create your own, you can modify the content at any time, and in any way you choose. Here's a sample that will open in Excel. You can save it, or play with it, then dump it if it doesn't suit you. I've had my inventory on this worksheet for years. My insurance company loves it, cause they don't have to have special software to see it. I just e-mail them the file. http://personal.swayzee.com/jayb/Gunstuffsample.xls __________________ Freedom has a flavor the protected can never taste... USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '66, - May 68 Some of my rifles

March 2, 2007, 11:07 PM	#7
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	Many thanks, guys, and thanks for your spreadsheet, Jayb. I downloaded it and will tinker with it when I have time. I thought about using Access and designing my own, but I just don't have the time. Several years ago, my dept. asked me to design a searchable mug shot MS Access database that would calculate a suspects real time age, search variable criteria such as height, weight, etc. I used to work with the old DOS based dBase, but it took me six months to get the Access database working right. Next time I'll leave that stuff to the pros. The reviews from the M1911 Forum were pretty good. My first choice would've been the NM Gun Collector software, but the full version is available on CD-ROM only, so I went with Gun Safe. So far, Gun Safe is doing exactly what I need. For a freebe, it seems to be a great program and while the installation is a little more complex than NM Gun Collector, it's very easy to use. I guess I'll stick with that for now. Thanks again, guys. __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie

March 2, 2007, 06:49 AM	#4
mxwelch Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2006 Posts: 379	http://somanyroads.org/gunsafe/

March 2, 2007, 09:05 AM	#6
Trip20 Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Posts: 2,181	I use Microsoft Excel as well. Due to the capabilities of Excel, I’m unable to think of any feature(s) a separate program might offer that I couldn't facilitate with Excel. There are plenty of tutorials and such out there to help anyone learn the very basic skills one would need to set up a firearm database.