A seller registered a pistol as 22lr but later converted it to 9mm, S/N unchanged.  I'm interested in purchasing but can I apply and register as 9mm even though current registration says 22lr?  Or does the seller need to re-register with HPD first?  If re-register, is the process as simple as him going down to re-register or is it a whole new pistol buying process for him?  Thanks.

A seller registered a pistol as 22lr but later converted it to 9mm, S/N unchanged.  I'm interested in purchasing but can I apply and register as 9mm even though current registration says 22lr?  Or does the seller need to re-register with HPD first?  If re-register, is the process as simple as him going down to re-register or is it a whole new pistol buying process for him?  Thanks.

Fill out the Permit to Acquire application with the existing caliber: 9mm.

When you get the permit and the firearm together, you have to register it.  The new registration under your name will be for a 9mm.

There's no reason for the current owner to update the old registration.  It's going to be superceded by your new registration anyway.

Fill out the Permit to Acquire application with the existing caliber: 9mm.

When you get the permit and the firearm together, you have to register it.  The new registration under your name will be for a 9mm.

There's no reason for the current owner to update the old registration.  It's going to be superceded by your new registration anyway.

Thanks for the info.