Hmmmm....I took the bullet proof no questions asked warranty for the first year as a sort of "test drive." According to page 152 in the Cabelas Shooting Catalog, "An Elite Bullet Proof Warranty assures you that Bushnell will repair or replace, at no cost, any Elite riflescope that becomes defective during normal use. No receipt is required and there is no time limit." I may have phrased my original question wrong....maybe during the first year it is a "No Questions Asked Warranty"....which apparently they do ask questions!