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My plan is to ship a rifle to an FFL in Texas for the owner to pick up from the FFL.
I plan to ship Fed EX. I have a copy of the FFL the box is going to.
Any feedback as to what to expect with this undertaking or any advice would be appreciated.
Anything unexpected like they require cash only to ship???
Thank you in advance.
Last edited by wannagohunting; 10/30/17 11:31 PM.
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<---- FFL
• Include a copy of your driver's license
• Include a note stating who the gun is for and provide their phone number.
• Pack the gun so that it can not move around inside the box. It's best to break guns down (assuming some sort of double gun) and wrap the barrel section and stock section with bubble wrap. Pad around those sections with wadded up newspaper or more bubble wrap (Styrofoam peanuts suck). Again, the gun should not be able to shift or move inside the package.
• Insure the shipment for the full value.
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I ship all rifles and shotguns by US Postal Service registered mail. They go priority mail and can be insured for up to $50,000. The postal agents may not ask what is in the box, but some do.... Nuisance is that registered mail uses the special paper tape that has fiber in it and uses water to activate the glue on it. Staples carries that tape, also called Kraft tape. Believe you'll find the Post Office cheaper than FedEx.
Good advice above on including self and buyer details inside the packing. If the gun has a case, go ahead and put peanuts inside to minimize barrels or stock moving around during shipment. I have a nearby UPS packing service that then puts the gun case in a stout cardboard box.
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I ship using Priority Mail. Never have had an issue. Usually runs $35 to 40.
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I've shipped a lot of them over the years and usually just USPS Priority Mail. Sometimes I insure and some I don't. Never a problem. As others have said, pack it well with plenty of cushioning all around. I often double box them--one cardboard box inside another.
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If you go USPS, make sure you go Priority mail. Ground is problematic at best. Don't go ground with a nice gun unless you want problems. USPS Priority is good.
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That form is for FFLs and only required for handguns. FFLs are the only ones who can ship handguns via USPS.
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Aggravating lady at local PO makes me sign one of those things. I just strike through most of it since it does not apply or is not true. Seems to make the lady happy though...Geo
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Well I used Fed EX. I had a copy of the FFL from TX it was being shipped to. I told them it was a rifle being sent for repairs.
Clerk asked if it was a complete rifle I said yes. He said they would not ship without a "label" not sure what that label is.
Luckily a friend with me chimed in and said it was a gun in parts and not a working gun. Clerk said " I think that should be OK.then
He processed the deal and never asked for the FFL info from TX and cost $36.00 to ship with $3000.00 insurance AZ to TX.
I guess the trick is it is a non working gun in "PARTS"
Thanks for all your input.
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