Shipping a rifle action

[Rem6br]

This is my first internet sale of a gun so I have a few questions. Here's where I'm at so far, I got the copy of the FFL dealer I'm shipping it to do I need to send the FFL copy along with a copy of my DL? And can I ship it USPS and are there any other shipping charges besides the normal cost?
Thanks rem6br

 

[Preacher]

Ship it USPS to the FFL that sent the FFL to you...
Priority Mail is a Plus.....

 

[jonbearman]

Make a copy of the ffl holders license and ship one and your copy of your license with the reciever.Next you will have to use UPS and ship from there main depot or through a gunshop to the other gunshop,insure it.

 

[jonbearman]

My postoffice says you cant ,are they just giving me a hard time?????

 

[madmixerman]

I recently shipped a rifle through the USPS with no problems. They knew what I was shipping. From the state of Pennsylvania.

 

[Rem6br]

Good deal sounds easy enough as long as my local post office don't give me a hard time ??? Thanks for the help guys

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

My postoffice says you cant ,are they just giving me a hard time? ??? ?

Long guns are ok via usps. Handguns need an ffl on YOUR end.

 

[Raythemanroe]

My post office asked if it was a functional gun, I said nope just shipping it to the Smith to get built.. lady said "oh-okay do you want insurance "?.. They also delivered it when it was done so who knows..

Ray

 

[Eddie Harren]

Built or not built Mike has it correct. Long guns can be shipped between private citizens and licensed dealers. Handguns must go between licensed dealers. There also cannot be any labels or writing that identifies the contents of the package. If the clerk, at your PO, gives you trouble ask for the Postmaster.

 

[ballistic64]

If I don't know the FFL, I'll usually verify it online.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Built or not built Mike has it correct. Long guns can be shipped between private citizens and licensed dealers. Handguns must go between licensed dealers. There also cannot be any labels or writing that identifies the contents of the package. If the clerk, at your PO, gives you trouble ask for the Postmaster.

Eddie, I should have been more specific. Long guns for transfer, in state, are ok via usps. Long guns for repair or replacement, to an ffl, via usps, are ok. Long guns to an individual, out of state, are never ok to ship, unless they are shipped to YOURSELF. USPS does not allow individuals to ship handguns at all.

 

[Rem6br]

I did verify the FFL online and also gave him a call to make sure it was ok to receive the action from me. Sounds like the last hurdle may be the post office.

 

[Taildrag15X]

No hurdle if it's packaged well and as mentioned no identifying labels that say what it is on the outside of the package.

 

[muddy72]

Unless it is a handgun then it's just as Taildrag said, if the address doesn't have "xxx Gun Shop" or close to something denoting what may be in the box it is non of their business what is inside. They ask the same 5 or so questions to everybody. Make sure you pack well and insure for plenty of $$$ because you just never know. The USPS has been pretty good to me!

 

[Lesloan]

My postoffice says you cant ,are they just giving me a hard time?????

More likely that they just don't know and are using "no" as a fallback position. I had that problem a few years back with my local PO, but they finally took it. BTW--don't forget to verify the "ship-to" FFL's license before shipping. You can do that on Gunbroker.

 

[civil82]

Here's a few good sources:

http://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2011/pb22321/html/updt_001.htm

https://www.atfonline.gov/fflezcheck/

 

[Area Man]

Why don't you just go brown?

 

[rpierce]

I ship through the post office as the nearest ups or fedex is 45 minutes away. I usually don't have any problems with USPS. But if you ever have to collect on insurance good luck. Both times I have had something damaged they have weaseled their way out of paying insurance. The last time the trigger shoe broke. They said they wouldn't pay up because I cant ship concealable firearms to a non licensed individual. This was a barreled action in which I installed the 30" barrel on. The customer had already done the paperwork on it before he sent it to me. I appealed it and am waiting for a response. I am not holding my breath on getting reimbursed for the broken trigger. I sent the customer another trigger the same day I found out it was broken that way he wasn't waiting 6 weeks for the post office to reimburse for the broken trigger. By the way I had fragile stamped all over the box and it was still handled poorly.

 

[Lesloan]

I've shipped several pistols and rifles through the post office and UPS. I just remove the firing pin and tape it to the gun. I tell the clerk they are MACHINED STEEL PARTS.Never had a problem.

No one ever asks what kind of machined parts, if they did I would say POWER TOOLS and they asked what kind of power tools I'd say "it's none of your business."

That's taking a helluva chance for very little gain, I think. You do know, I suppose, that you're violating federal law to save a few bucks. No need to pull the firing pin--the penalty is the same either way, and pulling the pin doesn't mitigate the offense.

 

[NateHaler]

This is my first internet sale of a gun so I have a few questions. Here's where I'm at so far, I got the copy of the FFL dealer I'm shipping it to do I need to send the FFL copy along with a copy of my DL?

USPS tracking is horrible. I suggest UPS or FedEx. Much better tracking, and much better at handling larger packages. However, if it's just the action, then easy-peasy, use USPS Priority Mail flat rate box. Send it to the FFL address on the form, and put a photocopy of your DL inside (which I recently forgot to do, but it's standard operating procedure).