Handgun shipping

llarena

March 31, 2002 20:27

Can anyone enlighten me on the confusing handgun shipping laws?? How do I as an unlicensed individual ship a modern handgun to an FFL holder? It is my understanding that neither UPS or the postal service will accept shipment from an unlicensed individual. Furthermore, what if the handgun is an antique, any changes???

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  llarena

  March 31, 2002 20:27

  i heard that if you don't have a license the only way to ship a modern handgun is Fedex Overnight, is this true.

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  scott5792

  March 31, 2002 20:29

  Wow, That is a reall ygood question.Actually never thought about it.In Va if you take your gun to a shop for service and have to leave it. You're supposed to have to do the FFL thing again.Good luck. These people seem very informed.Scott

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  nmyers

  April 01, 2002 03:56

  It's not only legal, but recommended. This provision was intended to allow those who hunt in another state to get their guns there without having to check them on an airplane. No one else should even open the package.Of course, it will be expensive. You must use UPS/FEDEX, both of which require Next Day Air for handguns. FEDEX also requires the gun be disabled.Neal

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  scott5792

  April 01, 2002 04:20

  by disabled. what do you mean?Do I have to carry my bolt with me on the trip?I don't know what you maen by disabled.Scott

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  nmyers

  April 01, 2002 05:33

  You need to go to the FEDEX website, or contact them by phone, for their current definition of "disabled". Neal

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  scott5792

  April 01, 2002 08:04

  thank you. Going to check.Scott

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