PPT issues - wrong address and serial number on DROS

[Malmon]

I picked up a revolver after the 10 day wait period earlier today. As I was about to file the paperwork away, I noticed that the FFL put in my old address (driver's license) on the DROS, even though I specifically told him at the start of the DROS that my present address is the one on the car registration.

This prompted me to check the rest of the data. The serial number written was wrong as well. There are numbers on the crane and that is what was inputed and not the serial number on the heel.

Is there a way to correct the data on the DROS after the gun has already been picked up?

Any advice is highly appreciated. Thanks.

[ke6guj]

yes, the FFL can fix the serial number on the DROS (I had to have an FFL fix two separate DROSes for incorrect serial number). I wouldn't worry about the address since it is linked to your DL/ID so they know who it is.

[Malmon]

Thank you sir.

[HPGunner]

Is there a time limit for a fix to the serial number on a DROS. I had picked up my gun over a month ago (early September) and just now started to sort through my paperwork and I noticed my serial number on the gun and the matching OEM box was off in one of the digits. they entered 6 instead of 8. Can the FFL still fix this or do I have to submit something through the DOJ myself?

thanks

[Bobshouse]

If you want it fixed, take it back to the FFL and have it done on their dime. They will, however, have to hold the firearm another 10 days.

[AK all day]

Serial number correction can be done on any DROS as far as I know, and the address, that's a fail on their part since you provided no second proof for that address (their mess up), but as a previous member said, I wouldn't worry about that. It would be their problem is they get audited. The right thing would be to bring it in, have them cancel the DROS, and correct the adress and the serial number at the same time on a new DROS, and wait another 10 days, but it's not required of you, it could just save them some wrist slapping and fines later on.

Serial number At very least is an easy correction.

[HPGunner]

Would I have to give them my gun for another 10 day wait for a serial number correction? My address in this is correct. I was just piggy backing on the OP's thread about incorrect DROSd serial numbers.

This has prompted me to do a full inventory and matching paperwork of all my guns. I may not have been as diligent in the past 10 years.

[DEPUTYBILL]

If you want it fixed, take it back to the FFL and have it done on their dime. They will, however, have to hold the firearm another 10 days.

I think this is wrong. I think the DROS can be modified in the 30 day period it is in the system. After 30 days there is a DOJ form FFL's can submit for errors.

I had to do this for a PPT'ed gun that the FFL had put the incorrect serial number on. They did not have to re-DROS it, nor keep it for ten days.
According to DOJ website, a DROS change can be made up to sixty days after its start. After sixty days, one field correction can be made using DOJ form BOF 958. If more than one field needs correcting, it requires a re-DROS.

[Win231]

If you want it fixed, take it back to the FFL and have it done on their dime. They will, however, have to hold the firearm another 10 days.

Maybe not. During Glock's frame recall, the dealer who received my two replacement frames told me I'd have to wait 10 days. I told him to check with the DOJ because they told me I didn't have to. He gave me the frames without a wait.

[Condorguns]

If you want it fixed, take it back to the FFL and have it done on their dime. They will, however, have to hold the firearm another 10 days.

This is incorrect.

I think this is wrong. I think the DROS can be modified in the 30 day period it is in the system. After 30 days there is a DOJ form FFL's can submit for errors.

I had to do this for a PPT'ed gun that the FFL had put the incorrect serial number on. They did not have to re-DROS it, nor keep it for ten days.
According to DOJ website, a DROS change can be made up to sixty days after its start. After sixty days, one field correction can be made using DOJ form BOF 958. If more than one field needs correcting, it requires a re-DROS.

This is correct.

Get in touch with the FFL who sold you the gun. They can fill out the form and fax the correction in if they are no longer able to change it online. It's a simple process.

PS. 6 and 8 are a common mix up.

[HPGunner]

Thanks everyone. I will take it back to the FFL to have them fix it. It was a PPT and everything else on the DROS was correct with exception to the serial number. It'll be about 63 days since the start of the DROS by the time can make it to the FFL to correct this.

I should always double check at the start of the DROS and double check again after I pick up the gun.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Thanks everyone. I will take it back to the FFL to have them fix it. It was a PPT and everything else on the DROS was correct with exception to the serial number. It'll be about 63 days since the start of the DROS by the time can make it to the FFL to correct this.

I should always double check at the start of the DROS and double check again after I pick up the gun.

Take a picture of the serial # with you instead of the gun. That way if they say they'll Have to hold it for another 10 days (due to their mistake) you can negotiate something in the way of compensation for your time, travel and hassle.

Or you could just be the nice guy and take it on the chin.

Oh, and just a suggestion, next time (and everytime in the future) double check the serial # against the paperwork when you pick up.