However, you can purchase the shipping labels from a UPS Store or third party retailer. Shipping firearms with UPS is not difficult if you follow all of the rules and regulations. That person will also be a good reference to ask questions if you are unsure of the process.
In addition, call your local UPS store and ask questions. They will be happy to help. Come meet us there at booth S Follow these guidelines for your shipment.
Shippers with a valid FFL may ship to other dealers or individuals in compliance with the rules and regulations of The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. When shipping to a FFL holder, the holder will only release the firearm to the nonlicensed recipient identified. The recipient will be required to complete the necessary forms and pass a NICS background check. A nonlicensee cannot ship directly to another nonlicensee from a FedEx Office or other FedEx associated retail location.
Firearms cannot be shipped with ammunition, remove all ammo before packing the firearm. Ensure the gun safety is turned on.
All rifles and shotguns should be broken down. Ammunition is a dangerous good and may never be shipped from a FedEx Office or other FedEx associated retail location. Pack the firearm in a sturdy outer box or hard case with adequate cushioning, there should not be any movement heard inside when the box is shifted. We will not ship firearms that are not properly secured in a case. Re-package the firearm case in an outerbox with no identifying markers. Our team members cannot pack firearm shipments.
Packing materials and supplies are available at FedEx Office locations. After your firearm is packed, create a shipment at your local FedEx Office with your shipping information and a payment method. Obtain a box for your shipment. Fill the bottom of the box with packing material such as loosefill peanuts or air-cellular cushion. Ask for delivery confirmation. This will ensure that your package reached its destination. Disclose the contents verbally.
Be prepared to open your package to verify that there is no ammunition packed with the firearm. Dealers shipping handguns through the USPS must notify the carrier and complete a form. Method 4. Visit ATF. You can only ship firearms internationally if you hold a valid FFL. The process of lawfully exporting firearms is a very complex one. This area of the State Department oversees the first step to becoming a licensed firearms exporter.
It takes an average of 45 to 60 days for forms to be reviewed. Apply for an export license. After the DDTC approves your registration, you can apply for the export license. Complete Form DSP and follow all instructions closely. Submit it electronically through the DTrade portal. Read the message for instructions on how to check the status of your application. Determine other permits you might need. Consider what items you plan to ship.
Sporting rifles, shotguns, and ammunition are regulated by the Commerce Department. Research national and local laws. Penalties for violating these laws vary greatly, so take the time to conduct thorough research. Some countries restrict the import of specific types of firearms or parts of firearms.
Other countries forbid private citizens from owning firearms outright. For example: Canada forbids the import of firearms listed as prohibited under national law, even if the individual has a license to own that class of weapon.
Check regulations with carriers. You can follow most of the instructions for domestic shipping when shipping internationally. However, different carriers place different restrictions on what can be sent and where. For example, FedEx prohibits the shipping of firearms and ammunition to Canada. Can I ship my firearm to myself with a copy of my permit to a residence where I will have an extended stay?
There is no federal law prohibiting you from shipping your own gun to yourself in another state for use in hunting or any other lawful purpose.
However, it must be lawful for you to have that kind of firearm in the other state. This also applies to handguns but as a practical matter, it is not possible. Even though federal law does not prohibit you from sending your own handgun to yourself in another state, commercial carriers such as UPS and FEDEX have company policies that prevent you from sending a handgun to any party out of your own state that is not an FFL holder. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 7. Mostly, yes. You are able to ship almost all of the parts of a gun except for the receiver.
For example, if you want to ship an AR, you can ship the barrel, stock, grip, handguard, upper receiver, and trigger, but you cannot ship the lower receiver.
The lower receiver is what is tracked by the ATF and is considered the "gun" portion of the firearm. This applies even if you have a copy of an FFL for the shipping destination. It is wise to call the destination to confirm they are ready to receive the firearm. This is especially true if you are shipping the firearm to yourself at a hotel.
Reference the rules below to ensure you are following the specific shippers instructions and call ahead to make sure the particular location is wiling and ready to receive your package. When shipping your firearm, you must declare that your package includes a firearm. Do not try to get cute here and avoid a hassle — it is actually. The only shipper specific rules for FedEx are that the packaging must not have any marking that indicate a firearm is inside this is a good practice anyway and ammunition must be in a separate package if shipped.
UPS requires that handguns are shipped with overnight service and they recommend not require as FedEx does that the package not contain markings identifying the shipment as a gun.
It is important to ensure that the firearm is legal in the destination state and that you are shipping the firearm to yourself. For example, if you are traveling to another state, you can ship your firearm s to your hotel before you board the plane for your trip.
It is important that the firearm is actually shipped to you. After all, it is not theirs. As a general rule, FedEx locations inside office supplies stores do not handle firearms.
It is almost always safest to use an actual FedEx shipping hub.
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