Lost DROS paperwork

[deebix]

Over the years and many purchases later, I have seemed to misplace a lot of my receipts and DROS copies. Would it be wise to take a photo of everything I own, jot down serial numbers and such, all ammo with count level at that specific date, and then put it in an affidavit to have notarized that I own these things?

[titan2]

Over the years and many purchases later, I have seemed to misplace a lot of my receipts and DROS copies. Would it be wise to take a photo of everything I own, jot down serial numbers and such, all ammo with count level at that specific date, and then put it in an affidavit to have notarized that I own these things?

Why???

I can see the need/usefullness of a photo of your guns and even recording the serial numbers for insurance purposes, but I don't understand the need for noting your ammo and notarizing everything!

Worried about something????

[deebix]

Im worried about potential theft. One of my neighbors was burglarized recently. Yes there is a safe but even that isn't enough to deter a determined thief.

[bsg]

you may be able to get copies of your DROS from the FFL holders that assisted you with your purchases.

[deebix]

you may be able to get copies of your DROS from the FFL holders that assisted you with your purchases.

Too much of a PITA. They are all over the state and they have no incentive to do so.

[CSACANNONEER]

I usually burn my paperwork. There's nothing requiring me to keep it.

[dwtt]

Over the years and many purchases later, I have seemed to misplace a lot of my receipts and DROS copies. Would it be wise to take a photo of everything I own, jot down serial numbers and such, all ammo with count level at that specific date, and then put it in an affidavit to have notarized that I own these things?

Yes, this is a good idea. It won't help you one bit, but it will use up some of the free time you have and keep you from being bored.

[bsg]

I usually burn my paperwork. There's nothing requiring me to keep it.

+1= true.

[Dave A]

There are times when just complying with what is, or has been required doesn't work out well. Keeping records in duplicate and originals of firearm purchases receipts may well turn out to be valuable when you look at where this state is going on firearms. For instance, if you had a burglary and the police recovered some of the guns, could you prove what you owned? If you could not, would the police return them to you just on your statement of what was taken?

Everyone is free to do what they want on record keeping so keep them or burn them. If I were to have a burglary, there would be no problem showing the ins company and law enforcement exactly what I had, when I obtained it and from who. No doubts, no arguments and no delays.

[billmaykafer]

all mine are in my C&Rbound book.

[JDay]

Im worried about potential theft. One of my neighbors was burglarized recently. Yes there is a safe but even that isn't enough to deter a determined thief.

Just having alarm system stickers/signs will deter around 90+% of burglars. Actually having an alarm will deny them the time required to break into your safe, and if it's bolted down they won't be wheeling it off.

Too much of a PITA. They are all over the state and they have no incentive to do so.

They're required to give you a copy on request by law.

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[CK_32]

No big I've shredded most of my old DROS paper files.

Once it's done they are not really of use anymore. Don't lose any sleep over them. Just know your SN's and gun types and be done.

[CK_32]

Just having alarm system stickers/signs will deter around 90+% of burglars. Actually having an alarm will deny them the time required to break into your safe, and if it's bolted down they won't be wheeling it off.

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Wrong. It means nothing so so many of them. My grandfathers house was broken into 3 times we'll attempted 3 different times with brinks stickers all over.


The detective told us those mean nothing. Either they are druggies and don't care, experienced enough to get past it or are gang bangers (in his case) and see it as a challenge and too stupid to care and go in for it anyways to smash and grab.

Luckily my grandfather has solid doors with bolt locks and double pane windows they couldn't get through. Again all of which had neighborhood watch and brinks stickers. That's just some BS brinks and companies tell customers to help them sleep at night.

[BumBum]

The DROS won't be helpful for any long guns because there are no serial numbers listed on them. All it shows is that you acquired one or more guns on a certain date, but no identifying information.

Also, why notarize anything? That's a waste of time and money. Presuming you are not deceased and can communicate, this "affidavit" would at most be useful as a tool to refresh your memory.

[Steve_In_29]

Just make a list of your weapons by make/model and serial number. Then take a time stamped picture of them in your house. That's all you need for insurance and/or recovery.