FFL did not give me copy of DROS when sale completed, what to do about it?

[WeekendWarrior]

I transferred 3 long guns through an FFL within a month of each other (2 at the same time, 1 a few weeks later). He is a very low tech FFL, does not have a copy machine or any real modern equipment at his shop. When I picked the firearms up, I was a little miffed to find that he did not provide me with a copy of the DROS paperwork for my own records.

Here is my question: How important is it to have a copy of your DROS paperwork for the long run? I have not even thought about selling any of my firearms at this point, but in case I do down the road, would it be important to have a copy? What about just proving I own the firearms in general to LEO for instance (worst case scenario)?

If I need the DROS, I think I am in trouble here. As I mentioned, He has no copy machine at his "office." I dont think he would let me take the paperwork offsite to get it copied (too much of a liability for him). What should I do? I was thinking one solution would be to go into his shop and take pictures of the original DROS paperwork. Would that be sufficient, or do I need to make this guy give me a copy somehow?

Any suggestions are much appreciated.

Thanks!

[Barney Gumble]

You don't NEED it for anything. But I know some people like to have it. When you sell a firearm there's no requirement to prove that it's yours.

If he has a fax machine he could fax it to you.

[sv_1]

Buy him a copier off of craigslist for $20

[bwiese]

I don't worry about it.

If it's a handgun, DOJ already knows about it and I can ask them about it.

Otherwise I just save the little pink or yellow receipt (when I remember to).

I do keep a list of my guns w/ make, model, serial#s (including accessories attached, barrel length, etc.)

[timdps]

Don't think he is required to give you a copy. That said, I try to get a copy to carry with me for unusual stuff (lots of different OLL built guns).

tim

[thedrickel]

The DROS sheet doesn't show any long gun info anyway, all it shows is that you bought X number of long guns.

[halifax]

Don't think he is required to give you a copy. That said, I try to get a copy to carry with me for unusual stuff (lots of different OLL built guns).

tim

From BOF FAQs:

Is the dealer required to give me a copy of the DROS information when I purchase a firearm?

Upon request, the dealer must give you a copy of the DROS application. In private party transactions, the seller is also entitled to a copy of the DROS application upon request.

(PC sections 12076(b))

[WeekendWarrior]

Thank you for the great information everyone. I do keep a deatail record catalog of my firearms. I have all of their serial #s, and accessories documented with receipts and pictures of the assembled/customized firearms for insurance purposes. I have backed these pictures up in 3 different ways, so even if my computer got stolen i have 2 other forms of records.

I'm glad I dont need the DROS paperwork for anything, that will save me a lot of time and P.I.T.A. time I would have spent trying to get a copy of them.