Warranty Registration - YES or NO

[FreedomRocks]

I haven't filled in my warranty registration yet. Is doing so necessary for the warranty to be valid? I'm sure I'm not the only one to have that question, or to be a bit concerned about sharing info on what guns were purchased that could in turn be misused. Your thoughts?

 

[WR Moore]

The manufacturer is within their rights to deny warranty coverage if you don't-at least so far as I know. Whether or not they will is another question. I expect it also makes things easier if they have a recall. That S&W has a lifetime warranty probably makes it less of a concern.

Depending upon the state you live in, the state government may know what you've bought. No matter where you live, the federal government can find out what you've bought. That would seem a greater concern. Seeing what state you list as residence, I can understand your concern. My sympathies.

However, if you're that concerned, exactly how are you going to take advantage of the warranty? Shipping records to an address of interest are available via subpeona duces tecum.

 

[JaPes]

Fill out the warranty registration online for all the reasons WR Moore says.

If you are that concerned about being off the books, build your own rifle. Acquire an 80% polymer or aluminum lower, mill it out, then build a rifle.

 

[Watchdog]

...a bit concerned about sharing info on what guns were purchased that could in turn be misused. Your thoughts?

There's already more information about you that might be "misused" than you can imagine stored in servers and hard copy files across the world. It's just a fact of life. Do the warranty info thing and forget about it.

 

[Arik]

Never filled one out and never had a problem. Actually the only gun I ever sent back was a used to me G21. Sent it back for a replacement part (nothing broken but it was an unpopular feature that Glock would change if you wanted). I was already at least the second owner and never filled out any cards. Instead of replacing the part Glock sent me a whole new gun with extras

 

[cyphertext]

I don't ever fill out warranty cards... but I do keep receipts.

 

[Dave B.]

Well, I look at my Sport as an investment for my fun. I want it to be repaired if it breaks or made right if there's a recall. I filled out my warranty online, no muss, no fuss. Besides..."they" already know what I have since we always have a small mountain of paperwork to send in from the dealer here in CommieFornia.

 

[Rastoff]

That S&W has a lifetime warranty probably makes it less of a concern.

That lifetime warranty is only applicable to the original owner. So, if you're thinking that it applies for the life of the gun regardless of who owns it, you're mistaken.

Now, S&W is pretty good about fixing guns. However, we have seen some second owners turned down for service and some receive it. It just depends on how S&W is feeling at that moment. They certainly don't have to repair any gun for anyone other than the original owner.

The warranty states that any repair request must include an original receipt or 4473 to show proof of purchase. It says nothing about registering. I have always registered my new guns on line with the manufacturer. It can't hurt.

 

[JaPes]

There's already more information about you that might be "misused" than you can imagine stored in servers and hard copy files across the world. It's just a fact of life. Do the warranty info thing and forget about it.

This is the truth.

I can't disclose where I work nor the information I can access, but the amount of information on any individual is insane.

 

[prairie]

I very seldom fill out "warranty" registrations on anything. In most states, they cannot deny warranty for not filling "warranty" registrations. Check your local laws and regulations.
It is 99.9% about collecting customer info for marketing purposes, and 0.01% about warranty. Have a friend who works in the advertising business and he says to not fill out warranty cards if you don't feel like it. Ever notice how, for some things, that filling out warranty cards makes you eligible for "prizes and "special" offers.
Another friend who works in the security world says to NEVER fill them out.
Save your receipts, that is worth way more than a filled out warranty registration.

 

[FreedomRocks]

It is 99.9% about collecting customer info for marketing purposes, and 0.01% about warranty.

Aint that the truth. Just filled the online warranty info for the Liberty gun safe I just bought. It was full of questions about what type of music I like, what radio shows I listen to, what outdoor and gun magazines I read, what primary purpose I purchased a gun safe for, and why I chose Liberty over other brands. Almost all of it marketing data collecting. Like others have said here, keeping your receipt is the best bet.

 

[NYlakesider]

I very seldom fill out "warranty" registrations on anything. In most states, they cannot deny warranty for not filling "warranty" registrations. Check your local laws and regulations.
It is 99.9% about collecting customer info for marketing purposes, and 0.01% about warranty. Have a friend who works in the advertising business and he says to not fill out warranty cards if you don't feel like it. Ever notice how, for some things, that filling out warranty cards makes you eligible for "prizes and "special" offers.
Another friend who works in the security world says to NEVER fill them out.
Save your receipts, that is worth way more than a filled out warranty registration.

Very good post!

Thank you sir you saved me a lot of typing!

 

[schgsd]

I get the logic behind not wanting to advertise what ya got....

The evil part of me likes that "they" know I've been doing my part for the 2A.