Guest HAWG Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 IF IM MOVING TO ANOTHER STATE AND FLYING THERE HOW DO I SEND MY FIREARMS BY MAIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clay008 Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL Their are many rules regarding mailing firearms. I would think you would have to mail them through an FFL. Here is the link to UPS website describing how firearms should be mailed. http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/prepare/guidelines/firearms.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HAWG Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL i think priority mail is cheaper than UPS next day by quite a bit. pretty sure you have to take it to an FFL and ship it to another FFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HAWG Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL Yeah looks ill have to take it to an FFL. I should be able to send my bow though right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL Would you really have to do that if you're mailing them to yourself. Wouldn't you only need an FFL if they are changing hands. After all, the primary reason to send them to the FFL is to do a background check on you. If you already own the gun, why would you need the check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL johnf...your partly right, but UPS, Fed Ex, USPS (who ever) won't mail it with out going to an FFL holder. I don't fly...but, couldn't you call the airline and see if there is a way to fly it with you? I can't see why if they know about it...unloaded, locked in luggage without ammo...why can't it go on the plane? Folks fly rifles, shotguns when going on hunting trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HAWG Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL Yeah I didnt really think of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL you use to be able to check your firearms like luggage - you had to declare them at the front desk. not sure how things are now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL What about taking it apart and sending the parts in different packages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL [ QUOTE ] What about taking it apart and sending the parts in different packages? [/ QUOTE ] That would work...as long as you didn't want insurance on the packages. Unless things changed, UPS required to know what was in the package if you were insuring it. If you lied and it was damaged...they prob. wouldn't stand behind it. What are you doing with your car/truck and all larger belongings? Pack the guns and transport them by vechile. I'd say best bet is to have any and all firearms shipped to a FFL holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotHead Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL If you're flying, you can check firearms, even handguns - the rull is if you're checking ammo along with it, it has to be in a seperate case. It's a painless process just remember to tip the porter well - I know, you shouldn't have to do that but I've seen it with my own eyes - 3 of us went to Idaho a few years ago, 2 of us tipped the porter when it took our cases and one didn't.....you can guess who's gun didn't show up when we got to Idaho Falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL [ QUOTE ] If you're flying, you can check firearms, even handguns - the rull is if you're checking ammo along with it, it has to be in a seperate case. [/ QUOTE ] This has been my experience while flying with handguns. Never had any problem getting them through the airports. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Re: SENDING HANDGUNS IN THE MAIL The action is serial numbered, If I am not mistaken it is actually classified as a firearm. That is why you can buy a barrel for a TC but not the whole gun by mailorder. Do you need a permit to possess a handgun where you are moving to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.