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Shipping handguns USPS from FFL to FFL

rcrsrcrs Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
edited November 2001 in General Discussion
I have been trying to find out about the regulations from the post office and ATF with no luck. Please HelpThanks RCR
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  • JudgeColtJudgeColt Member Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The USPS has a Form 1508 that the sending FFL completes when submitting the firearm for shipment. I recently shipped a junk Ruger insured for $300 from Iowa back to Ruger in Connecticut for $13.00. I try to get every seller to ship USPS instead of spending the $20 to $30 on UPS or FedEx. Distributors will not take the trouble to ship using USPS.
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  • rcrsrcrs Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can someone tell me does a handgun have to be packaged any special way for USPS shipping.Thanks RCR
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  • PelicanPelican Member Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I use Priority Mail using their boxes.
    "Audemus jura nostra defendere"- - - - - - - - - - - - - It is useless to hold a person accountable for anything they say while in love, drunk, or running for office.
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  • 22WRF22WRF Member Posts: 3,385
    edited November -1
    Ask the PO for a Priority Shipping box they are free and come in several sizes. Wrap it bubble wrap. Do not put anything on the outsude of the box to indicate it contains a firearmNo Problem.
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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    22wrf.....or anybodyBut do you tell the USPS that it's a firearm,and do you need to?Mudge the law abiding
    I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS![This message has been edited by mudge (edited 11-05-2001).]
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  • Guns & GlassGuns & Glass Member Posts: 864 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Some USPS will not take it unless ALL, yes ALL seams, edges, even sides are covered with plain brown paper tape. Done so they can stamp it, and the ink dries, not smearing. This is a postal shipping/packaging regulation as theft, disturbance, and damage security. Should be sent Registered.I have the USPS regs if you need them. Glad to dig out of my new filing cabinet,...now, only if I can find the cabinet.
    Happy Bullet Holes![This message has been edited by Guns & Glass (edited 11-05-2001).]
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  • BoomerangBoomerang Member Posts: 4,513
    edited November -1
    You know, all of this information is contained here on GB on how to ship guns.Boomer
    Protect our Constitutional Rights.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    Here is where you can go for free shipping boxes and supplies from USPS. http://supplies.usps.gov/ps/scripts/Showcase.idc?pouchno=3114087752.0
    Certified SIG pistol armorer/FFL Dealer/Full time Peace Officer, Moderator of the General Discussion Board on Gunbroker. Visit www.gunbroker.com, the premier gun auction site on the Net! Email davidnunn@texoma.net Jesus is Lord!
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  • ref44ref44 Member Posts: 251 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I live in a rural Colorado town. When I shipped my first handgun FFL to FFL after moving here from Houston, I told the clerk and asked if she needed to see my license. She declined, saying they knew me as a local resident. I have shipped 30-40 more since then and never say a word as to contents.
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