When posting pictures of guns...

[Lebowski]

Is it generally a good idea to blur out the serial number? Is there a privacy concern if the serial is revealed?

I do blur it out if it's clearly readable, however was not sure if this was common practice or not. Sort of like blurring out the license plate number on a car before posting photos of it online.

Just curious. Figured there are people on here and other places online who could look up those numbers if they got bored or felt inclined to, and wasn't for sure what personal info could be found by doing so.

So, what do you guys think?

 

[jwh20]

Some people do it, other people don't. There is really no reason for it since there is no database or firearm serials to owners. The only means to "trace" a firearm is to start at the manufacturer and try to trace a gun's serial to the owner. But that is a manual process and relies on dealer paperwork being combed through.

If I had serial numbers for your guns, what could I do with them? Nothing...

But it you are paranoid and think the NSA is tracking you and your guns, even though they would NEVER do something like that, then by all means hide the numbers... Then you'll be "safe" from govt. spying...

 

[JimmyR]

Potentially someone could make a stolen weapons report with your weapon's model and serial number. If played right, it could at least be a major PITA

 

[Fishersjohn48]

When posting pictures of your guns....Please don't include pictures of your toes...

 

[Spike_351]

I wouldn't worrie to much. It does make it easier to find out if it is stolen before buying if you feel the seller is not legit.

 

[snapping turtle]

When posting pictures of your guns....Please don't include pictures of your toes...

I have some fine looking toes. If I had a wide angle lens mabye I could get a good pic without them.

 

[Ridgeway]

I'd go with it being overkill, making only slightly more sense than blurring out your license plate in car pics.

 

[Mackey]

When posting pictures of your guns....Please don't include pictures of your toes...

Unless you are a female with good hygiene and polish.
Then it is very cool.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Unless you are a female with good hygiene and polish.
Then it is very cool.

And this breaks all of those rules...kind of...

 

[Racechase1]

I have some fine looking toes. If I had a wide angle lens mabye I could get a good pic without them.

This is a braggart's photos. He's bragging he can still see his toes. Not bad for a Hoosier.

 

[Burnsy]

And this breaks all of those rules...kind of...

 

[PX4me]

I have some fine looking toes. If I had a wide angle lens mabye I could get a good pic without them.

The lens has nothing to do with it. It's all about composition.

 

[1911ly]

This is a braggart's photos. He's bragging he can still see his toes. Not bad for a Hoosier.

I haven't seen my toes in years

 

[gregkl]

I have some fine looking toes. If I had a wide angle lens mabye I could get a good pic without them.

The Crop feature is your friend...

 

[indykid]

There are some firearms that it is nice to see the serial number. As a collector the serial of a Browning Hi-power, or Beretta 92 series tells the complete story of the pistol.

As for toes, gregkl nailed it, photo shop negates the need for a special lens.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Unless you are a female with good hygiene and polish.
Then it is very cool.

You sure about that?

 

[djkbmwguy]

And this breaks all of those rules...kind of...

You have some hairy toes for a dame. If you not a dame, nice choice of color.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

 

[Lebowski]

Yup.

Ok, so it's really not super common but not uncommon either. I guess I'll keep blurring them out as internet trolls / trouble makers aren't uncommon. Can't be too careful.

 

[loudpedal]

And this breaks all of those rules...kind of...

If you have time to clean your weapons, then surely you can find a minute to drag a razor over those toe knuckles.