Firearms Section

[PHXLT1]

Originally Posted by blake-b

Straight from ATF.gov
May a nonlicensee ship a firearm through the U.S. Postal Service?

A nonlicensee may not transfer a firearm to a non-licensed resident of another State. A nonlicensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of his or her own State or to a licensee in any State. The Postal Service recommends that long guns be sent by registered mail and that no marking of any kind which would indicate the nature of the contents be placed on the outside of any parcel containing firearms. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun.


https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/may-...postal-service


As far as a box, hit up some gun stores for a box. Wrap that box in brown paper and tape the crap out of it. Wrap it twice. Or go to a store that sells boxes and make one of your own by cutting boxes.

I just read this on their site. Make sure you read it as it states to include a magazine and to contact them for an RAN# and also contains the following:

We have implemented a new policy for all our customers. We will now provide you
with a prepaid shipping label to return your firearm.

Thanks for checking on this. I appreciate your help.

[Frank237]

An FFL may mail a handgun via Priority USPS mail. It is FAR cheaper than the overnight BS through Fed-Ex or especially UPS. And the risk of theft is also FAR less through USPS.

I have shipped dozens of handguns using my friends FFL at local PO's. You fill out a Postal Service form they retain,showing shipped From and To. The PO keeps a copy of your FFL on file and that's it. I have even simply showed a current FFL and have shipped from a PO.

Then again...this IS Free Montana not one of the many gun phobic States. I'd stop in the local PO and talk to them before bringing in a gun in a box.

Years back my old Agency shipped almost all of our 5903 Smiths back to Springfield to get new sights and have frames checked for cracks, etc. The cost difference had we shipped UPS or Postal Service...Was literally $10K. UPS can run $60 on up per gun. US Postal Service was $12 at that time. And they allowed us to do boxes of several...UPS would not at that time.

USPS is way cheaper and secure.

[Yippee38]

Originally Posted by PHXLT1

Ugh, ok so find a box to fit over the case and try to ship USPS? I checked on line and they state that I cannot ship US postal service, only FedEx or ups. Shipping overnight will be about $200 thought but if rather ship it that way than ground any day. I worked for FedEx ground. If you only knew how they treat packages. sheesh!

Contact a local FFL. They will probably have boxes left that you could use or buy off them.

[Frank237]

PHXLLT1,

You are shipping a firearm back to the original manufacturer, for warrantee service or repair. That was allowed I know a few years back, haven't checked lately.

I'd break the AK down, to fit a smaller box.

[PHXLT1]

You are right guys. Didn't read it right. Just waiting on a confirmation from Century.

[John_C]

I'm a bit of a gun enthusiast

Have too many to list, but here is a few...

ArmaLite AR50-A1B 50 BMG



FN Five-seveN





M92 PAP



Ruger SR556



Mega Pistol













SS at gun range lol











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[PHXLT1]

Originally Posted by John_C

I'm a bit of a gun enthusiast

Have too many to list, but here is a few...

ArmaLite AR50-A1B 50 BMG



FN Five-seveN





M92 PAP



Ruger SR556



Mega Pistol













SS at gun range lol











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Sweet fire power!! That AR pistol looks wicked!! Welcome aboard!!!

[John_C]

50 muzzle blast




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[John_C]

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[Norm Peterson]

Not letting any dust gather on my NJ pistol purchase permits . . .





Norm

[FenwickHockey65]

The fact that you guys need permits to buy handguns...

[Norm Peterson]

In its new home (that I've only had for a little over a week).




Norm

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

The fact that you guys need permits to buy handguns...

It is what it is, I'm afraid.

I've lived here too long to remember what it might have been like in the other two states that I've lived in. Be 40 years this coming October since we moved into this house.


Norm

[John_C]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

It is what it is, I'm afraid.

I've lived here too long to remember what it might have been like in the other two states that I've lived in. Be 40 years this coming October since we moved into this house.


Norm

Wish y'all could vote out the anti-2A globalist Marxists there and restore your rights, but doubt that'll ever happen since your outnumbered by ignorant people who hate the US Constitution and think socialism and communism is a new fix for every problem.


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