shipping question
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You can ship an action via USPS as long as it is being shipped to an FFL, and it is a rifle action. No handguns whatsoever by way of USPS.
You can ship an action via USPS as long as it is being shipped to an FFL, and it is a rifle action. No handguns whatsoever by way of USPS.
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The way I understand it as long as it is designated as a rifle it is ok to mail them.
The way I understand it as long as it is designated as a rifle it is ok to mail them.
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Yes you can ship USPS. However, that does not mean that you will necessarily be able to. Most places, FedEx and UPS included, are very ignorant when it comes to shipping firearms. The only place near me that will let an individual like myself, no FFL, ship a firearm is FedEx. Youll just have to ask around and see.
Yes you can ship USPS. However, that does not mean that you will necessarily be able to. Most places, FedEx and UPS included, are very ignorant when it comes to shipping firearms. The only place near me that will let an individual like myself, no FFL, ship a firearm is FedEx. Youll just have to ask around and see.
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My post office clerk said no at first. But I made print out of section 432.1 of the domestic mail manual from the USPS website and they did mail it for me. She had to ask the postmaster with my printout and got the ok. I mailed at least 5 rifles and everytime they say no until I show them the print out.
From USPS Website 432.1:
432.1 General
The following conditions apply:
Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (referred to as “handguns”) are nonmailable in the domestic mail, except as permitted in Exhibit 432.1 and DMM 601.11.1.
The disassembled parts of a handgun or other type of nonmailable firearm that can be readily reassembled as a weapon are nonmailable, except as permitted in Exhibit 432.1 and DMM 601.11.1 or 601.11.2.
Unloaded antique firearms sent as curios or museum pieces are generally permitted, as specified in Exhibit 432.1 and DMM 601.11.2.
Unloaded rifles and shotguns may be mailed if the mailer fully complies with the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Public Law 90—618) and
18 U.S.C. 921. The mailer may be required to establish, by opening the parcel or by written certification, that the gun is unloaded and not excluded from mailing because of the restrictions in 432.1b and c.
My post office clerk said no at first. But I made print out of section 432.1 of the domestic mail manual from the USPS website and they did mail it for me. She had to ask the postmaster with my printout and got the ok. I mailed at least 5 rifles and everytime they say no until I show them the print out.
From USPS Website 432.1:
432.1 General
The following conditions apply:
Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (referred to as “handguns”) are nonmailable in the domestic mail, except as permitted in Exhibit 432.1 and DMM 601.11.1.
The disassembled parts of a handgun or other type of nonmailable firearm that can be readily reassembled as a weapon are nonmailable, except as permitted in Exhibit 432.1 and DMM 601.11.1 or 601.11.2.
Unloaded antique firearms sent as curios or museum pieces are generally permitted, as specified in Exhibit 432.1 and DMM 601.11.2.
Unloaded rifles and shotguns may be mailed if the mailer fully complies with the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Public Law 90—618) and
18 U.S.C. 921. The mailer may be required to establish, by opening the parcel or by written certification, that the gun is unloaded and not excluded from mailing because of the restrictions in 432.1b and c.
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Thank you. Do you have to declare it, or can you just get one of those fixed rate boxes?
Thank you. Do you have to declare it, or can you just get one of those fixed rate boxes?
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Just out of curiosity vlcruz, what was USPS charging to ship an average long gun?
Just out of curiosity vlcruz, what was USPS charging to ship an average long gun?
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As I understand it legally, An action is considered a firearm not a gun part.
As I understand it legally, An action is considered a firearm not a gun part.
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yup. The action/receiver IS the firearm in the eyes of the ATF. Everything else is just parts.
yup. The action/receiver IS the firearm in the eyes of the ATF. Everything else is just parts.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scatsob</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just out of curiosity vlcruz, what was USPS charging to ship an average long gun? </div></div>
I shipped a rifle to my gunsmith in Oklahoma last year and it cost me about $29 for priority mail insured. That included a hard gun case inside a shipping box.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scatsob</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just out of curiosity vlcruz, what was USPS charging to ship an average long gun? </div></div>
I shipped a rifle to my gunsmith in Oklahoma last year and it cost me about $29 for priority mail insured. That included a hard gun case inside a shipping box.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vlcruz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scatsob</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just out of curiosity vlcruz, what was USPS charging to ship an average long gun? </div></div>
I shipped a rifle to my gunsmith in Oklahoma last year and it cost me about $29 for priority mail insured. That included a hard gun case inside a shipping box. </div></div>
Good deal. Thats about what I pay with FedEx. And I dont have to remind them every time that it is legal to ship long guns as a non FFL.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vlcruz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scatsob</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just out of curiosity vlcruz, what was USPS charging to ship an average long gun? </div></div>
I shipped a rifle to my gunsmith in Oklahoma last year and it cost me about $29 for priority mail insured. That included a hard gun case inside a shipping box. </div></div>
Good deal. Thats about what I pay with FedEx. And I dont have to remind them every time that it is legal to ship long guns as a non FFL.
