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Xray Delta · 07-19-2005, 10:13 PM

Hey all, just found your forums and have a question. Was I supposed to get a copy of my instacheck or some sort of registration with my XD's serial on it.

The reason It came to my mind is...what if my gun gets stolen...of course i could just write the serial down and store it somewhere...but I was still thinking that I should have gotten something from the dealer (Sportsmans Warehouse) besides a receipt.

any thoughts?

thanks and hi all!

ShawnB · 07-19-2005, 10:16 PM

I don't remember exactly what I received when I bought mine, but you do have a registration card that you send into SA...right? Also if your XD was ever stolen I'm sure the dealer has a record of it with your name and the serial.

It's always a good idea to write it down for your own records too, maybe even snap a few pics of it and store them away safely. Just in case, because you never know.

one-eyed-fatman · 07-19-2005, 10:25 PM

Registration cards are so people can sell your personal info to whoever they want. Keep your own records.

manygunner · 07-19-2005, 11:23 PM

Your purchase receipts should list gun and seriao number. That is your record. I am not sure how long dealers keep files (5years?) but most are not happy to go dig through them for you. They will usualy charge a fee for this. ALso if you sell the gun keep a record/bill of sale of the transaction.

Xray Delta · 07-20-2005, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manygunner

Your purchase receipts should list gun and seriao number. That is your record. I am not sure how long dealers keep files (5years?) but most are not happy to go dig through them for you. They will usualy charge a fee for this. ALso if you sell the gun keep a record/bill of sale of the transaction.

The receipt is just a plain old register receipt..does list gun...but no serial.

Well, I've only had it a little over a month...maybe I call the store and ask them.

thanks for your help!

dolanp · 07-20-2005, 05:59 AM

Personally, I take pictures of the guns and their serial numbers for my records.

**Ed Ely** · 07-20-2005, 06:11 AM

You can ask for a copy of the ATF 4473 form,
most FFL will give you one after a little grumbling.

Ed

qballwill · 07-20-2005, 08:08 AM

Definatly keep your own records and if possible bill of sale. I take pictures, print them and save them on a disk with the information captioning the picture. If I sell one, I try to get something from the person I sold it to and clearly mark on my records the date it was sold.

knuckles · 07-20-2005, 08:49 AM

Here in Michigan,......you get a little slip to take to your local Police station,.......then the clerk gives you your ppistol-permit (safety inspecection card).

Buying long-firearms does'nt have that hick-up, so sometimes you only get a Reg. slip from the sporting goods store.

BeardXXXd · 07-20-2005, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by one-eyed-fatman

Registration cards are so people can sell your personal info to whoever they want. Keep your own records.

dang.. u just need a hug

07-19-2005, 10:13 PM	#1
Xray Delta XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 130	Was I supposed to get... Hey all, just found your forums and have a question. Was I supposed to get a copy of my instacheck or some sort of registration with my XD's serial on it. The reason It came to my mind is...what if my gun gets stolen...of course i could just write the serial down and store it somewhere...but I was still thinking that I should have gotten something from the dealer (Sportsmans Warehouse) besides a receipt. any thoughts? thanks and hi all!

07-19-2005, 10:25 PM	#3
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 10,733	Registration cards are so people can sell your personal info to whoever they want. Keep your own records. __________________ Never underestimate the power of a large group of fools. http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav This link no longer works due to a corporate buyout.

07-19-2005, 11:23 PM	#4
manygunner XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pacific North West Posts: 2,036	Your purchase receipts should list gun and seriao number. That is your record. I am not sure how long dealers keep files (5years?) but most are not happy to go dig through them for you. They will usualy charge a fee for this. ALso if you sell the gun keep a record/bill of sale of the transaction. __________________ CZ-Kadet CZ-52 CZ-83 CZ-75B CZ-85 Combat CZ-452 HK USP Compact Walther P99 XD-9 Service XD-9 Tactical Glock 17 Taurus PT-92 AR Taurus .44 Mag Mossberg 500A Remington 870 AR-15 16\" fluted AMD-65 Dragunov SVD STG-58

07-20-2005, 06:11 AM	#7
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,947 Blog Entries: 1	You can ask for a copy of the ATF 4473 form, most FFL will give you one after a little grumbling. Ed __________________ I have a favorite new clock ....... http://obamaclock.org/ Countdown until Obama leaves Office 1476 Days, 13 Hours, 34 Minutes, 03 Seconds.

07-20-2005, 08:08 AM	#8
qballwill XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Port Bolivar, Tx Posts: 236	Definatly keep your own records and if possible bill of sale. I take pictures, print them and save them on a disk with the information captioning the picture. If I sell one, I try to get something from the person I sold it to and clearly mark on my records the date it was sold. __________________ XD-9 Bitone / XD45ACP Springfield Lt Wt Bitone 1911 S&W first model of 1899 / S&W M&P S&W 10,17,19,27,29,65,342,625,629,646,686x3,696x2 Kel Tec Sub 2000 Bushmaster AR15 M4 Winchester 1300 Defender Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

07-19-2005, 10:16 PM	#2
ShawnB XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MS Gulf Coast Posts: 49	I don't remember exactly what I received when I bought mine, but you do have a registration card that you send into SA...right? Also if your XD was ever stolen I'm sure the dealer has a record of it with your name and the serial. It's always a good idea to write it down for your own records too, maybe even snap a few pics of it and store them away safely. Just in case, because you never know.

07-20-2005, 05:59 AM	#6
dolanp XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: N TX Posts: 784	Personally, I take pictures of the guns and their serial numbers for my records.

07-20-2005, 08:49 AM	#9
knuckles XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E.-Michigan Posts: 191	hmmm! Here in Michigan,......you get a little slip to take to your local Police station,.......then the clerk gives you your ppistol-permit (safety inspecection card). Buying long-firearms does'nt have that hick-up, so sometimes you only get a Reg. slip from the sporting goods store. __________________ Don't worry Ma'm,.....it's a Springfield XD"

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