Something fishy or is it me?

[ChonchAR]

[Sousuke]

Morning,

So I am in the process of getting an AR pistol lower (lwrc M6ic psd). I asked the seller if he can show me pics of the DROS paperwork stating it’s a handgun/pistol. His response was he currently doesn’t have it or lost it.
Is that fishy or is it just me? Is it to much to ask for DROS paperwork?

Just trying to navigate the landmines of owning an AR pistol. Also is this my first go at an off-roster firearm.

There was never a requirement to keep DROS paperwork, so no its not fishy. Its created a headache actually for people trying to register current RAWs who many have no paperwork..

I would think during the PPT, the dealer can/will confirm its a pistol or not (ie. if he inputs as a pistol and it was originally DROS'ed as a rifle he will get a rejection).

[ChonchAR]

There was never a requirement to keep DROS paperwork, so no its not fishy. Its created a headache actually for people trying to register current RAWs who many have no paperwork..

I would think during the PPT, the dealer can/will confirm its a pistol or not (ie. if he inputs as a pistol and it was originally DROS'ed as a rifle he will get a rejection).

[Ezekiel2000]

I don't think it's fishy at all.
I have a AR Pistol lower that was DROS'd as such and I didn't keep that paperwork...or any other DROS's. Don't see the need?

[NaClAddict]

Not sure, but I think as long as it’s DROS’d to you as a pistol, you’re good.

[ChonchAR]

I don't think it's fishy at all.
I have a AR Pistol lower that was DROS'd as such and I didn't keep that paperwork...or any other DROS's. Don't see the need?

[mikeyr]

I only have the DROS paperwork for the gun currently in 10 day jail, I don't have it for any other gun I own. (Tuesday afternoon, I won't even have the DROS paper I have right now).

[Skip_Dog]

I do not know where the paper work for most of my guns are. Me thinks the shredder ate them. I do know where 3 of them are. The last 3 that I purchased are in my work backpack.

Not fishy but I do understand your concern. Good luck.

[SISKIN]

IMO should be good ,but then again i have all my paperwork for everything since 1983 -- call me OCD.....

[edgerly779]

Lots of people do not have dros paperwork and difficult to get after the fact.

[colt11]

Agree with post #5, if the DROS goes through as a pistol you should be good to go, and keeping a copy in the grip is good idea. Might also want to keep a copy on your phone and shooting bag.

[Califpatriot]

Can't you request a record of all the DROSes you've done from CalDOJ?

[colossians323]

in nv it is all paperless

[Ezekiel2000]

Agree with post #5, if the DROS goes through as a pistol you should be good to go, and keeping a copy in the grip is good idea. Might also want to keep a copy on your phone and shooting bag.

Why?

If some random person questions you, screw 'em. If it's an authority questioning you about it then they can quickly look it up for themselves.

If you really want to keep the DROS with you though, you will of course want and need your own DROS, not for the owner before you, so you're still good to go.

[russ69]

Question: Isn't a pistol frame declared to be a pistol by the manufacturer on a federal level and excise taxes paid on it being a pistol. So a call to the manufacturer would solve the issue?