registration cards...

[August West]

bought my 15-22 back in Sept., have only had it out a few times, but have enjoyed it so much I am purchasing a m&p 15 very soon...I never bothered to send in the registration card when I bought the 15-22, but plan to when I get the M&p-15...just to be consistent I would like to send in the 15-22 registration card also if it is not too late, even though I am not sure what the benefit is to doing so...

any thoughts, experience or ramblings will be appreciated...

 

[Ranger514]

I registered on line with S&W when I bought my last two firearms. It was easy, and I don't see why you couldn't register both of yours simultaneously.

 

[Road Man]

The necessity for registering for a warranty varies from state to state. There are states where not turning in a card will have absolutely no effect on the manufacturers warranty coverage. I am sure that on the internet there is a web page that indicates the varying degrees of protection from one state to another.

That being said... When I bought my 15-22 I just filled out the online form using the Smith & Wesson website. I am registered for warranty protection even if it may not be required in Kentucky (I have never bothered to check) and I still have the paper card.

 

[August West]

got my M&P 15 and I am about to register them both, but there is a part of me that is hesitant to do it...anybody else hesitant to register...???...I just have a bad feeling about being on a list somewhere when they decide to come for the guns...

 

[Majorlk]

got my M&P 15 and I am about to register them both, but there is a part of me that is hesitant to do it...anybody else hesitant to register...???...I just have a bad feeling about being on a list somewhere when they decide to come for the guns...

The registration card is for warranty, nothing more and nothing less.

Unless you somehow bought one stolen or on the black market, your state already knows you have them from their copy of form 4473, as do the feds.

 

[grock]

I believe original purchase receipt also carries the warranty...if it has your name on it..

 

[atheophilos]

Here in PA when you purchase a handgun the state police have a record and when you purchase a long gun the ATF knows it. It's all written right on the background check paperwork.

So you might as well register it with Smith and Wesson.

 

[grock]

The registration card is for warranty, nothing more and nothing less.

Unless you somehow bought one stolen or on the black market, your state already knows you have them from their copy of form 4473, as do the feds.

I do not believe every state sends the form to fed, all ffl have to keep the form in a binder in their filing cabinet but the nics back round check says nothing of the type of firearm..Yes i know Conn is one of the worst for all of this......

 

[Majorlk]

I do not believe every state sends the form to fed, all ffl have to keep the form in a binder in their filing cabinet but the nics back round check says nothing of the type of firearm..Yes i know Conn is one of the worst for all of this......

Unless something has changed, the Form 4473 rules apply to all states.

 

[grock]

Unless something has changed, the Form 4473 rules apply to all states.

Oh no i wasn't talking about rules, i was talking about where the form goes and who has copies...Majorlk are you saying that when you fill out the form, that every state has to send a copy to the feds?

 

[Majorlk]

Oh no i wasn't talking about rules, i was talking about where the form goes and who has copies...Majorlk are you saying that when you fill out the form, that every state has to send a copy to the feds?

That has been the deal in every state I've purchased a firearm - five of them. I could be wrong on the rest, though.

The point is, these days there's no such thing as a legal, across the counter, purchase that law enforcement doesn't have a record of. Many states require reporting of face to face sales, too.

Again, the registration card is for warranty, nothing more, nothing less.

 

[gldgr]

I know it's not a 100% safe but i did mine online I just don't like putting my personal info on reader response card and sending through the mail I may me wrong but it gives me some peace at mind

 

[prairie]

Had a friend who retired from a career in marketing/sales analysis and consulting about 15 years ago, then went into the insurance business before passing away. He worked on accounts that sold everything from widgets, cars, appliances, magazines, etc., to even firearms.
He said almost all warranty registration cards are for gathering information about the buyers to be used for marketing purposes, not warranty purposes. He recommended not to send them in as this data is stored and is many times available for sale or trade. He stressed that it was especially important not to do this on firearms unless dictated by law.
I own about a dozen S&W firearms, most bought in the last couple years, and have never taken time to look at the "warranty" registration cards until today. Notice how they ask all kinds of questions that have nothing to do with product warranty.

 

[WilliamG]

That card is not for warranty use. I think it even says so on the card itself.

 

[shipwreck]

I quit sending those cards in. When and if I need warranty work on a gun - I can always supply the receipt then (a copy) if need be.

I only register Berettas - as you get 2 extra years of warranty by sending in the card. Otherwise, why bother

 

[SMSgt]

Paranoia seems to be the rule with registration cards. Mail the dang thing in and forget about it. It will be helpful if there's a recall on your firearm.

 

[Road Man]

Any time I am confronted by those obvious marketing questions I make things up. The actual warranty questions like name, address, serial number, etc... those get a serious reply.

 

[surr]

That has been the deal in every state I've purchased a firearm - five of them. I could be wrong on the rest, though.

The point is, these days there's no such thing as a legal, across the counter, purchase that law enforcement doesn't have a record of. Many states require reporting of face to face sales, too.

Again, the registration card is for warranty, nothing more, nothing less.

In North Carolina this is not the case. For long gun purchases a background check is performed (unless you have a concealed carry permit, then it is not required.) For handgun purchases a permit issues by the local sheriff is required (or CCP), where the sheriff performs the background check (no check required by the FFL). Form 4473 is filled out and stored by the FFL, it is not sent to anyone automatically. Of course ATF can come at anytime and inspect and request copies, but by default they do not get them unless the FFL goes out of business. At least in NC, if you have a CCP then the government has no record of when or what firearms you purchase. Of course, they can be fairly certain you own at least one.

 

[Majorlk]

Any time I am confronted by those obvious marketing questions I make things up. The actual warranty questions like name, address, serial number, etc... those get a serious reply.

Just leave them blank ...

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Oh yeah... the Warranty registration cards. Mine end up in the same place with all my rebate forms... lost.

 

[Road Man]

Just leave them blank ...

It is more fun to pretend that I am rich, or some other extreme exaggeration.

 

[gdnagle]

The registration card is for warranty, nothing more and nothing less.

Unless you somehow bought one stolen or on the black market, your state already knows you have them from their copy of form 4473, as do the feds.

My state doesn't require a reregistration of a long gun. But you should keep a copy of a BOS just in case. They are only registered through a 4377 to the original purchaser. Not illegal nor black market here.

As for the warranty card they say they use the information to inform you of a recall and marketing. No way to contact anyone if they don't know who has them.