Not sure of all the gun laws, but one of us parked his truck at a 'friends' for an extended period.  His 'friend' registered it as abandoned.

So, I suggest write a contract for storage detailing when you're coming back for them.  maybe even get them insured for theft or loss.

Oh I will be doing that,  we have already talked about doing the contract for this.  I'm just needing the suggestions on what needs to be done prep wise for such a long term storage of them.  This is something I've never had to do before so I'm in a new territory here.

R.F.

Yeah I have, but so far my google skills have been failing me this time.  Most of what I keep finding are telling me to periodically to pull them out and clean and re oil.  But that is gonna be kinda tough as the friend where they are gonna be stored with is a few hours away.

I wouldn't worry about five years storage if you clean them good and put a film of a good gun oil like Outers, Hoppe's, Rem Oil...also run a wet oil patch through the bore. And no WD-40. Most of the catalog places (or on line) like Cabela's, Cheaper Than Dirt, Bass Pro, etc have a oil impregnated sock to slip over the gun for storage. My main concern would be leaving fingerprints on them or storing them in an area that is not climate controlled. I have pistols and shotguns and rifles stored for years with no harm. Just use a good protectant. If in doubt call Midway USA and ask their recommendation. Those people own and shoot, so they are very knowledgable.  

Some really good ideas here guys. I agree with the contract agreement but it does need to include provisions in case something happens to your friend(divorce,bankruptcy,arrest or even death). I've seen a guy loose his motorcycle collection and other valuables while overseas like this when the "holder" got in trouble in a nasty divorce!

And JOG, dagnabit I just lost two hours of my day bouncing around all the neat sites connected to the link you posted !

There must be some reason that new stuff comes delivered in a plastic bag?

I would think that doing the cleaning/lubing part, wrapping them in some of that treated paper, then sealing them in a plastic bag would be the best approach.  The plastic would seal out the humidity changes that seasons can bring.  

This company has strips you can put in your barrels, bags, and even a 5 year cover for your motorycle!
http://www.zerustproducts.com/manuals/firearms-protection

Hmmm, this evokes a curiousity...

I am being sought out by:

A) the IRS, FBI, or ATF
B) disgruntled ex-wife(s) demanding alimony
C) a victim I ran over with my Savage (with a lawyer)
D) a former business partner
E) all the above