What to do if Your DROS application is Rejected or Denied?
Purchasing a firearm comes with a lot of responsibility including completing a DROS (Dealer’s Record of Sale) application. In order to legally own and possess a firearm your application must be accepted before the firearm shop owner can release the firearm to you. If you have never filled one of these out before you may not know what to do if your DRO as application is rejected or denied.
Notification
The Department of Justice Bureau of firearms has two weeks to send you a letter stating that your DRO S application has been denied. The letter you will receive will explain, in detail, the reason for your denial. The letter will also contain instructions about how to obtain a copy of the record that ended up with the rejection of the application.
If you feel you have been wrongly denied approval there should also be instructions on how to appeal the decision and get your information corrected. Be aware the DOJ cannot share specifics with you over the phone.
Next Step
Following the instructions to correct and in accuracy you should obtain a copy of the record mentioned in the letter. Is also recommended that you get a lawyer who can give you proper legal advice and help you correct the error that was made.
NICS
If the reason you are DRO as application was rejected due to a Federal Brady prohibition, which includes, but is not limited to, a military discharge, dishonorable; conviction, out-of-state; mental health record from out of state, etc., you would need to appeal that directly with NICS, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Instant Criminal History Background Check System.
You will need the NICS transaction number that is tied to your firearm purchase, which will be referenced in the letter that denied your application. You will need to appeal your case directly to the NICS by following the instructions on the NICS appeals page.
Not just anyone can own a firearm. Any person wanting to own a firearm must fill out the DROS application. If a person has been convicted of a felony or any other number of criminal activities he or she has lost their right to purchase and own a firearm.
If however your application has been denied, wrongly there is a process that allows you to have the necessary corrections made and appealed the decision. Be sure to hold onto the denial letter as it contains all the necessary information you need. So long as you are a legal citizen, of the United States, who abides by the laws you have the right to own a firearm.