You can still sell inherited guns. Handguns are a slight bit trickier due to permitting & possession, but most gun stores will have an appraisal and transport procedure for inherited guns - long and short.

>Called local PD non-emergency number, explained the situation.

Don't ever do this. Ever. Many local cops will do what your locals did. If you get one with a stick up their asses though you're in for a really really bad time.

You can safely and legally sell them. Nothing stopping you at all.

Boot licker. Did you tip them? Those guns went home with one of the cops you know. They didn’t melt them down then turn them into playground equipment if that’s what you think.

What a shit way to handle this! This is absolutely the worst advise you can give.

This was irresponsible. Did you run a background check on the government before handing over those guns?

I'm pretty sure they wouldn't pass!

Gun buybacks are a ripoff. Never “sell” them to the state. In this gun market, you can get a couple hundred dollars for a hunting rifle through a vendor easily.