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I did a search and read a few threads…but…how can I ship a firearm as an individual?
December 08, 2022, 02:26 PM
OttoSigI did a search and read a few threads…but…how can I ship a firearm as an individual?
Fed-ex says No.
Am I correct UPS now says no also?
USPS has always been a no in handguns.
This will be going to an FFL.
10 years to retirement! Just waiting! December 08, 2022, 02:27 PM
RogueJSKYou are correct that individuals cannot use UPS or FedEx to ship guns any more, unless it's an RMA to the manufacturer with a prepaid label.
Therefore your handgun shipment has no choice but to go FFL-to-FFL now.
So you can use an online FFL shipping service like
www.ShipMyGun.com, or else find a local FFL holder who's willing to ship it for you.
December 08, 2022, 02:28 PM
erj_pilotSafest route IMHO?? FFL to FFL.
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Snake207quote:
You can use ShipMyGun.com
I've used this service for every gun I've ever shipped and had zero issues with it.
December 08, 2022, 04:49 PM
MikeinNCCouldn’t the receiving FFL send the OP a shipping label and then it’s being shipped by the FFL.?
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DzozerHas anyone heard if UPS or FedEx will still ship long guns for an individual?
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RogueJSKquote:
Originally posted by Dzozer:
Has anyone heard if UPS or FedEx will still ship long guns for an individual?
Nope. No guns at all, unless you're a FFL with a signed firearms shipping agreement with that carrier.
But an individual can still ship a long gun via the Post Office.
December 08, 2022, 05:36 PM
BigJoeFew questions using SMG.
1) When shipping a handgun. Can someone summarize in bullet format how this works?
2)When receiving a handgun using one of their approved FFL's. The web site says you don't need permission from the FFL for them to receive a gun, but wouldn't it be a good idea to work that out with FFL dealer ahead of time?
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December 08, 2022, 09:19 PM
walker77quote:
Originally posted by BigJoe:
Few questions using SMG.
2)When receiving a handgun using one of their approved FFL's. The web site says you don't need permission from the FFL for them to receive a gun, but wouldn't it be a good idea to work that out with FFL dealer ahead of time?
Only a good idea if you want to make sure you get your gun.
I'm a home based dealer. I've lost count how many times FedEx or USPS left guns on my front porch that required a signature. Or some of the a-holes on GunBroker ship the cheapest way possible and don't pay for signature or insurance. The last guy that did that sent me a loaded gun. I wasn't happy.....
What if I was out of town for vacation for 2 weeks and I didn't know something was coming?
December 09, 2022, 05:44 AM
HayesGreenerI have a favorite LGS that ships for a reasonable fee.
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December 09, 2022, 05:51 AM
Rick LeeFedEx’s and UPS’s rules are not laws. You can ship guns with them as long as it’s to an FFL. Just don’t disclose the contents and don’t count on collecting on a claim if it gets lost.
December 09, 2022, 06:14 AM
mrvmaxquote:
Originally posted by walker77:
quote:
Originally posted by BigJoe:
Few questions using SMG.
2)When receiving a handgun using one of their approved FFL's. The web site says you don't need permission from the FFL for them to receive a gun, but wouldn't it be a good idea to work that out with FFL dealer ahead of time?
Only a good idea if you want to make sure you get your gun.
I'm a home based dealer. I've lost count how many times FedEx or USPS left guns on my front porch that required a signature. Or some of the a-holes on GunBroker ship the cheapest way possible and don't pay for signature or insurance. The last guy that did that sent me a loaded gun. I wasn't happy.....
What if I was out of town for vacation for 2 weeks and I didn't know something was coming?
I've been a home based FFL for 3 years now, it is common courtesy to let the receiving FFL know it is coming. I had had the same things happen that you mention.
December 09, 2022, 07:38 AM
walker77quote:
Originally posted by Rick Lee:
FedEx’s and UPS’s rules are not laws. You can ship guns with them as long as it’s to an FFL. Just don’t disclose the contents and don’t count on collecting on a claim if it gets lost.
I use USPS for everything. They are cheaper and no stupid overnight rules. And if I miss a delivery,I don't have to drive to the other side of town to the hub.
December 09, 2022, 08:17 AM
Rick LeeI shipped FedEx for the CCR holiday sale. Of course, I paid for signature required and they ignored it, left it at the door on a Saturday. But CCR got it.