What's the best (easiest) way to mail a gun?
Many of you guys/gals move weapons a good deal. I, however, have never done it. So, please, what's the recommended process?
I do plan to break the rifle completely down for boxing/shipping.
Is there a carrier better than most?
Tnx
I do plan to break the rifle completely down for boxing/shipping.
Is there a carrier better than most?
Tnx
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Can't mail it unless your a 01 FFL. You have to send it by either UPS or FedEX. Has to be sent to a FFL licensee either 01 or 03, depending on type and age of firearm. Go to the Gun Broker Home Page they go into great detail, about shipping firearms.
A rifle can be sent through the U.S. Post Office by a nonlicensee.0 -
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
Can't mail it unless your a 01 FFL. You have to send it by either UPS or FedEX. Has to be sent to a FFL licensee either 01 or 03, depending on type and age of firearm. Go to the Gun Broker Home Page they go into great detail, about shipping firearms.
I am certain I can mail it from FL to NE to a FFL holder.
I was wondering about the practical side more.
Tnx0 -
I ship firearms all the time (I'm a dealer) and for long guns I usually chose UPS, but you can also use the US Mail for long guns (no handguns can be mailed by non dealers). The Mail can be a good deal if the rifle is not too heavy and they also deliver on Saturdays and to Small out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere locations with out the "rural surcharge" UPS demands. If the rifle is not too valuable UPS does offer $100 in free insurance while the Post Office makes you pay for insurance no matter what amount. Tracking shipments with UPS is also much easier than with US Mails, if that is important to you. On the other hand if you need a signature from the recipient upon delivery UPS wants $6 while the Post Office wants only $1 for delivery conformation. The smaller the box you can squeeze the rifle into the less it costs to ship, especially if using UPS. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
Can't mail it unless your a 01 FFL. You have to send it by either UPS or FedEX. Has to be sent to a FFL licensee either 01 or 03, depending on type and age of firearm. Go to the Gun Broker Home Page they go into great detail, about shipping firearms.
A rifle can be sent through the U.S. Post Office by a nonlicensee.
OK, I am NOT a FFL license holder. So that means I can ONLY mail it via the USPS? [xx(]0 -
quote:Originally posted by mark christian
I ship firearms all the time (I'm a dealer) and for long guns I usually chose UPS, but you can also use the US Mail for long guns (no handguns can be mailed by non dealers). The Mail can be a good deal if the rifle is not too heavy and they also deliver on Saturdays and to Small out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere locations with out the "rural surcharge" UPS demands. If the rifle is not too valuable UPS does offer $100 in free insurance while the Post Office makes you pay for insurance no matter what amount. Tracking shipments with UPS is also much easier than with US Mails, if that is important to you. On the other hand if you need a signature from the recipient upon delivery UPS wants $6 while the Post Office wants only $1 for delivery conformation. The smaller the box you can squeeze the rifle into the less it costs to ship, especially if using UPS.
Good info, tnx0 -
I pretty much consider death better than UPS, but but rufe meant that you can ship but USPS, but are not limited to USPS. I have shipped several rifles via USPS with no problems. Whatever shipper you choose, pack that sucker like it is going through a car crusher. I pretty much will. 0 -
Just to clarify this, an individual can ship a long gun by USPS to an FFL or if the gun qualifies as a C&R, to a C&R Liscense holder. Handguns have to go UPS or FEDEX from an individual to an FFL, or go USPS from FFL to FFL. Your local postmaster may have to be educated, but this is ok per USPS regulations. 0 -
I always remove the bolt and pack it separately just for damage issues 0 -
whatever you do...ship in hard case or box that the gun was shipped in Otherwise you likley get damage..[:(] 0 -
I've shipped many gun via USPS. Here's how I do it. Others may vary, but so far I've had 0 problems.
Step#1. If bolt action, remove bolt. Rifle shipped w/bolt inaction tend to arrive at dstination w/bolt sticking out of box.
Step#2. Obtain suitable box made of sturdy cardboard of correct size.
Step#3. Wrap entire rifle in sheet styrofoam. Several layers. Wrap bolt also.
Step#4. Place wraped rifle in box. Stuff packing material (wadded up newpaper etc) around rifle inside box for secure TIGHT fit. Pack bolt in near muzzle end.
Step#5. On back of FFL paperwork, Print all shipping info. TO: Buyers name/ address.FROM:your name addres /in care of FFL holder. Make 3 copies (front & back) of FFL.
Pack 1 copy inside box. Put 1 copy in stick on "packing list" pouch on outside box. Keep one copy for your records. Give one copy to postal clerk when you ship to verify everything done legally/correctly.
Step#6. Close box and secure. When you think it's taped good enough. Tape it some more. Take no chances that box will come open. Even w/rough handling. In fact, make so that it will be hard to open ON PURPOSE.
Step#7. Mark addresses on outside of box in EASY to see and read location. I use large white/blank stick on labels that I write addresses on.
Step#8. ALWAYS buy postel insurance w/tracking and return receipt. This means that every time the package changes hands in transit, each person must sign for it.Until finally the receiver signs for it.0 -
just us the us mail. Cheaper then most and with it being a rifle you can mail it with out using a FFL. Just make sure its going to a FFL. 0
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