What paperwork to carry

[quickcf]

I see. Now I get it. Thanks for the clarification/education. I'm always learning on this site.

[surfinguru]

Well to all the ney-sayers...I've heard the wonderful LEO's of Watsonville have been pulling people over and when found to have long guns in possession, they've been requesting proof of ownership. If none can be provided, they'll confiscate your gun until further proof can be provided.

True or not, why go through all the hassle? I keep a photo copy of bill-of-sale in addition to the flow-chart in my rifle case. The quicker I can put an end to any "encounter" the better off I'll be.

[Casual Observer]

Dros is the dealer record of sale that is destroyed after 30 days (I think its 30)

It's actually about 14 days. If you try to re-print a DROS from 15+ days ago, there's nothing there to print.

[CHS]

Well to all the ney-sayers...I've heard the wonderful LEO's of Watsonville have been pulling people over and when found to have long guns in possession, they've been requesting proof of ownership. If none can be provided, they'll confiscate your gun until further proof can be provided.

Wow..

That's pretty illegal.

[sorensen440]

Well to all the ney-sayers...I've heard the wonderful LEO's of Watsonville have been pulling people over and when found to have long guns in possession, they've been requesting proof of ownership. If none can be provided, they'll confiscate your gun until further proof can be provided.

True or not, why go through all the hassle? I keep a photo copy of bill-of-sale in addition to the flow-chart in my rifle case. The quicker I can put an end to any "encounter" the better off I'll be.

I call bull on this one

They are smarter then that

[sorensen440]

It's actually about 14 days. If you try to re-print a DROS from 15+ days ago, there's nothing there to print.

I stand corrected ( I wasn't sure about the 30)

[hawk1]

A DROS is done to make sure the buyer is not prohibited from owning firearms.
As said, a long gun DROS does not register the rifle or shotgun
A handgun DROS will register the handgun in your name.

[tombinghamthegreat]

Also be aware of the transport laws, use the search button. Never hurts to always have a long gun with ammo in the back of your trunk just in case.

Well to all the ney-sayers...I've heard the wonderful LEO's of Watsonville have been pulling people over and when found to have long guns in possession, they've been requesting proof of ownership. If none can be provided, they'll confiscate your gun until further proof can be provided.

True or not, why go through all the hassle? I keep a photo copy of bill-of-sale in addition to the flow-chart in my rifle case. The quicker I can put an end to any "encounter" the better off I'll be.

One i am detecting FUD and two there is a such thing a the 5th amendment, the right to remain silent. So if a cop asks about a firearm tell them you have nothing illegal and leave it at that. If they ask to search the car say no, use the 4th amendment to your advanage.

EDIT: some guns are not bought though a FFL such as c&r long guns so proving you own it might be a problem.

[sorensen440]

EDIT: some guns are not bought though a FFL such as c&r long guns so proving you own it might be a problem.

not just that but many stores are not giving you a copy anymore (I'm sure they would if you ask for it but why bother ?)

[JDay]

Well to all the ney-sayers...I've heard the wonderful LEO's of Watsonville have been pulling people over and when found to have long guns in possession, they've been requesting proof of ownership. If none can be provided, they'll confiscate your gun until further proof can be provided.

True or not, why go through all the hassle? I keep a photo copy of bill-of-sale in addition to the flow-chart in my rifle case. The quicker I can put an end to any "encounter" the better off I'll be.

They are breaking the law then, its the burden of the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime has been committed. You have no requirement to prove that you lawfully purchased your long guns.

[Steve O]

As long as your rifles/lower were dros'ed you're ok. No need for paperwork. You should probably carry the CA AW ID Flowchart just in case:

http://www.calguns.net/caawid/flowchart.pdf

What if they are not DROSED?

I have a friend who might move form Reno, and he is being told he doesn't need to DROS anything, that it's legal and no registration is required on long guns??

So what if he gets pulled over and his rifle is not DROSED?

[CHS]

What if they are not DROSED?

I have a friend who might move form Reno, and he is being told he doesn't need to DROS anything, that it's legal and no registration is required on long guns??

So what if he gets pulled over and his rifle is not DROSED?

Nothing.

All of the above is legal.

ONLY HANDGUNS are registered in CA.

[Steve O]

Dros is the dealer record of sale that is destroyed after 30 days

Is this true? lol. Well that's what they may say anyways.....

So the state charges you a fee for doing this DROS, then they say they destroy the records after 30 days?

That sounds like the "Safeway card card" that they say isn't used to track your spending habits...my response is always "Then why do we have to use this ****ing card to save?"

[likitung]

It sounds like submitting a Firearm Ownership Record is not a bad idea. But at $19 per gun it can add up real fast.

[JDay]

What if they are not DROSED?

I have a friend who might move form Reno, and he is being told he doesn't need to DROS anything, that it's legal and no registration is required on long guns??

So what if he gets pulled over and his rifle is not DROSED?

The most an officer would do is check if its loaded and run the serial numbers to check if its stolen.