Hi all, been searching and can't find if there would be a problem bringing my rifle to ups to send it back or do I have to go to a ffl? The company said it was ok and sent me a ups return label.. just want to make sure and if there was a specific protocol i had to follow with all these crazy laws

 

 

Thanks

Andy

no you can ship it you don't need to go through an FFL

I've sent a pistol back thru FedEx with no issues at all.  I just made sure I had everything taped and sealed up before heading down to drop it off.  If the company sent you a pre-paid shipping label, even better.

Just make sure that you declare it.

Thanks for the quick reply. I was pretty sure it was ok. But didn't want find out the hard way if I was wrong. It's scary when a law abiding person has to feel this way.

I've sent pistols for repairs via UPS. No issues whatsoever. Make sure you pay for insurance.

So I have to tell ups that I'm send a rifle, pizza bob?

All paid by manufacturer

This will also help

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/73036-how-to-ship-a-shotgun/

Thanks louu

So I have to tell ups that I'm send a rifle, pizza bob?

Yes. It gets special handling. If you don't declare it and it goes missing, they have grounds to deny your claim.

You must declare it and hand it to the driver or drop it off at a ups customer counter, NOT the ups store or staples, etc. And DON'T put anything on the outside of the box to identify it as a firearm

Where does it say it's legal to transport a pistol to ups or fedex location? I don't recall them being one of the transportation exemptions.

Where does it say it's legal to transport a pistol to ups or fedex location? I don't recall them being one of the transportation exemptions.

My defense would be it's being shipped for repair. I've never heard of anyone in 45 years of shooting being arrested taking a handgun or long gun packaged to send for repair.

 

Don't worry so much.

Thanks again for all the great replies

My defense would be it's being shipped for repair. I've never heard of anyone in 45 years of shooting being arrested taking a handgun or long gun packaged to send for repair.

Don't worry so much.

completely agree - pointing out how the law is just so poorly written.

If going thru FedEx, it has to be shipped at a hub.

completely agree - pointing out how the law is just so poorly written.

Law says bringing firearm for repair IIRC. If your shipping it same thing.

UPS says to send guns overnight, dont waste your money its not a law just a ups rule. when i send my guns to the manufacturer i send it ups ground and dont tell anyone whats in it just send like a regular package

UPS says to send guns overnight, dont waste your money its not a law just a ups rule. when i send my guns to the manufacturer i send it ups ground and dont tell anyone whats in it just send like a regular package

 

Correct - not a law. But the shipper requires they be sent overnight - less time in the system, less exposure to theft. If you send it ground, by not declaring or misrepresenting the contents, and it goes missing, you are SOL. Maybe I just value my property more than you, but I wouldn't want to take the hit.

 

With long guns you can save some money by shipping via USPS - again you have to declare, but it is considerably cheaper.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

UPS says to send guns overnight, dont waste your money its not a law just a ups rule. when i send my guns to the manufacturer i send it ups ground and dont tell anyone whats in it just send like a regular package

You are required by law to declare to the common carrier the package contains a firearm.