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Shipping a Firearm


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Man, I got sticker shock when i shipped a Ruger back to the factory for repairs . $ 62 for over night because that's the only way they ship them . Even though it was shipped on a Friday & no way in He$$ is it going to get there over night . :'(

The last one I shipped was a recall & they sent me a return paid label.

When did they start doing only over night  ? I looked at there sight , the over night crap even goes for receivers .

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That's strange, because when I buy stripped lower receivers (frequently), they don't ship that poop TO ME overnight...  <dontknow> >:(

Not sure what their requirements are but I was under the impression that each firearm contains at least one part that the ATF considers a firearm. This part is typically the part that contains the serial number and that is the part that has to be shipped overnight (typically the lower receiver).

I know I can ship parts such as barrels, slides, etc etc, all day long as long as it's not the lower receiver with the trigger group.  Stores like mine are not allowed to ship firearms period.  They have to be taken directly to a FedEx Facility or UPS facility (not a UPS Store) to be shipped.

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I've got a buddy up in Minnesota right now (he's from here in AZ), that is going through an inheritance settlement after a death in the family.  He's actually shipping firearms today (few hours ago).  Once he gets back, I'll have to ask him what he had to go through.  I know he was shipping UPS, and the store policy was that they would only ship to a FFL.  He's not "transferring" them - they're his now, and he's simply shipping them to himself, here in AZ.  They're not changing ownership, so he should have been able to UPS them to his doorstep.  <dontknow>

He'll be back in a few days, so I'll see what the story/details of everything was.

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I've got a buddy up in Minnesota right now (he's from here in AZ), that is going through an inheritance settlement after a death in the family.  He's actually shipping firearms today (few hours ago).  Once he gets back, I'll have to ask him what he had to go through.  I know he was shipping UPS, and the store policy was that they would only ship to a FFL.  He's not "transferring" them - they're his now, and he's simply shipping them to himself, here in AZ.  They're not changing ownership, so he should have been able to UPS them to his doorstep.  <dontknow>

He'll be back in a few days, so I'll see what the story/details of everything was.

Absolutely correct.  If he's shipping to himself he's allowed.  Now if he's using a UPS Store the store owner is WRONG!  :o  Of course I know of PostNet stores that do this also.  Sorry, I'm not risking my business for someone else by shipping a firearm illegally.  <thumbsup>

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The firearm is not required to be shipped overnight. The firearm company may require all of their shipments to and from their facility to be shipped overnight because of their tracking ability.

All of the firearms shipped FedEx and UPS have tracking numbers and require a signature to be released. This was the result of a gun which was left on a porch , stolen and use to commit a murder.

Mike H

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If it goes FedEx or UPS it does if you're shipping it. For example here are the Fedex Regs:

    FedEx Express will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S., but only between:

        Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or

        Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).

    If your shipment contains firearms, select the Direct Signature Required or Adult Signature Required Delivery Signature Option, depending on the requirements of your shipment. See the Delivery Signature Options section for details. Firearms shipments are not eligible for signature release or indirect delivery.

  Firearms must be shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight service. FedEx Express cannot ship or deliver firearms C.O.D. Firearms shipments cannot be placed in a FedEx Express Drop Box.

    Upon presenting the package for shipment, the person tendering the shipment to FedEx Express is required to notify FedEx Express that the package contains a firearm. The outside of the package must not be marked, labeled or otherwise identify that the package contains a firearm.

    The shipper and recipient must be of legal age as identified by applicable law.

    The shipper and recipient are required to comply with all applicable government regulations and laws, including those pertaining to labeling. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can provide assistance.

    FedEx Express will transport ammunition when packed and labeled in compliance with local, state and federal law, and the Dangerous Goods section of this Service Guide. Ammunition is an explosive and must be shipped separately as dangerous goods. You agree not to ship loaded firearms or firearms with ammunition in the same package.

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Shipped UPS & as said ,not the ups store. Only place that would ship it back to the factory or any place as far as I know.

You can get any package with a tracking number.I think they all have them now , some shipped reg. mail can be tracked , if you want .

I can see them wanting to keep better track & air will get you more security, but that's another way of miking us for more money ,if you ask me & its a monopoly , you can't go any where else to ship.

They even made a stink about how I had it taped & what tape I used , even though the tape was recommended from there sight for sealing box's.

I thought at first they changed it because of the new health care law coming into affect. <lmao>

Still could have an impact on sales or the cost of them . Wounder what distributors are paying, there's I'm sure come UPS . That's how I used to get mine . All kinds .

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