What does it cost to ship a handgun?
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MisterPX
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You have to use a contract carrier like UPS/Fedex. You must notify them it's a firearm per their company policies. It's up to their policies to dictate shipping manner. Some counterfolk may let you use ground, others make you overnight.
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If you're a FFL, you can use the mail.
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If you're a FFL, you can use the mail.
RUT
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I just send them through my local FFl holder for a flat $50.00.
cottonmouth
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But it's only like $15, dealers just screw you if they charge over $20. I had a dealer tell me once that it cost $25 just to do the paperwork when he sold a gun.
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RUT
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That may be, but you'll be hard pressed to find any dealer who will do it for ~$20.00.
jad0110
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I sent a S&W K Frame back to S&W for a tune up recently. From NC to MA, the shipping cost plus $500 insurance through FEDEX was $19 one way.
MLee
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I just sold a XDM, it weighed 8 lbs in the case with accessories, and I put $500 as the value. It was $71 by the time UPS got done with me. Next day air saver, fuel surcharge, Adult signature, etc. etc. adds up quickly.
Shipping handguns "by the books" you should always use UPS next day air saver in a UPS box (its cheaper). If your paying standard rate its usually ~$18-20. I use the UPS code in my paypal account for a 25% (or more?) discount, often you can use your employer's code if they have one, still can pay yourself in store but the account code gives you a discount. It would probably average ~$15 if you did it this way. The next day air requirement is a company policy, a lot of people just ship handguns ground, thus breaking UPS/FEDEX policy. Do not do this with USPS.
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If you're shipping the gun back to the manufacturer, you do not need to go thru an FFL to do it.
If you're selling a gun out of state, you need to send it to an FFL in that state. You do not need to send it from an FFL in your state to make it legal.
It is NOT federal law to overnight handguns. It is merely the policy of UPS. This was brought about by UPS employees stealing guns if they sat in the main shipping center too long. So, instead of cracking down on the real problem, they decided to make it more expensive for the rest of us.
I typically send it FedEx Second Day for $20 or so and have had zero concerns thus far.
If you're selling a gun out of state, you need to send it to an FFL in that state. You do not need to send it from an FFL in your state to make it legal.
It is NOT federal law to overnight handguns. It is merely the policy of UPS. This was brought about by UPS employees stealing guns if they sat in the main shipping center too long. So, instead of cracking down on the real problem, they decided to make it more expensive for the rest of us.
I typically send it FedEx Second Day for $20 or so and have had zero concerns thus far.
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It is against federal law not to inform fedex/ups they are shipping a firearm. If you value your rights, I would strongly suggest you pay the extra money in tell the carrier what they are shipping.
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/unlicensed-persons.html#shipping-firearms-carrier
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/unlicensed-persons.html#shipping-firearms-carrier
The cheapest way to ship a handgun to an out-of-state FFL is to go to a local FFL and have him do it. He has the privileged ability to use the USPS that you do not. Pay him a $20 transfer fee for his time and paperwork, and then he can put it in a USPS flat-rate box and insure it for about $15. Thus:
1) It's insured
2) It will arrive in 2/3 days from shipment
3) You will support your local FFL and get to know more about local resources
He will need to have an emailed or hard copy of the receiving FFL's license; this can be handled quickly and easily via email between the two FFL's.
As mentioned above, there are different rules for shipping to a manufacturer or within your own state, but this is the general gist of what you can do for a handgun going to another state.
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Can 03 FFL's ship non C&R handguns through usps?
sheepdog
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...spoke to a manuf. today about having an ambi safety installed on a new 1911...they said they'd send me a label to use...$30 to them from a local mail-it shop via FedEx...the manuf will FedEx it back to my home...$30 back to me...no ffl...no going to a big hub and standing in a long line...love it!!!
mgkdrgn
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Plus, ain't no point in insuring it if you lie to 'em about what you are shipping ... you are -never- going to collect.
GreySmoke2
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My FFL charges me a flat $15 plus what ever the USPS shipping and insurance charge is, My last one was a CZ82 shipped for $11.50 + $15 = $26.50.
dogtown tom
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Because Federal law allows it.
If your new Glock kabooms, Glock can either repair it, or they can replace it with a new Glock AND return it directly to you- no FFL transfer required.
Webbj0219
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Had someone tell me that instead of shipping a gun from Nevada to Florida He just got on a plane and took it there himself because it was cheaper. Not sure about that though. Maybe though. One guy said they charged him $500 to ship from NC to MA. If thats the case just buy a plane ticket and fly it up yourself. bonus you get to visit a new place.
mgkdrgn
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David E
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dog town tom, you answered a question I didn't ask.
I didn't ask if you needed an FFL to return a gun to the manufacturer. In Post #9, my first line stated NO, you do not.
The link Sweden provided in Post # 10 contained this line: Federal law requires that the carrier be notified that the shipment contains a firearm
My subsequent question has to do with boxing up the gun with the company provided shipping label and dropping it off. Clearly in this instance, the carrier is not notified what is inside the shipping container. So how is that not violating the Federal law requires that the carrier be notified that the shipment contains a firearm part of the law?
I didn't ask if you needed an FFL to return a gun to the manufacturer. In Post #9, my first line stated NO, you do not.
The link Sweden provided in Post # 10 contained this line: Federal law requires that the carrier be notified that the shipment contains a firearm
My subsequent question has to do with boxing up the gun with the company provided shipping label and dropping it off. Clearly in this instance, the carrier is not notified what is inside the shipping container. So how is that not violating the Federal law requires that the carrier be notified that the shipment contains a firearm part of the law?
dogtown tom
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Sorry David, I misunderstood. I misread and thought you were asking about the legality of a direct return from the manufacturer.
The link to the ATF FAQ that Sweden posted is infamous as it is factually incorrect. ATF lists the relevant laws or regulations below each FAQ answer.
One of those is 27CFR478.31 which is quoted below. Note that notification is ONLY required when shipping to someone OTHER than a licensed
importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector.
So, Federal law doesn't require notification- but the shipping policies of UPS & FedEx do. What happens if you fail to notify them of a handgun shipment? Nothing. Unless that shipment gets lost or damaged. Then you get to argue with them about insurance for an item that was shipped contrary to their written policy.
Webbj0219
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Why not just take the guns with you if traveling out of state? I think it would be alot easier. Ive done it several times. I dont travel anywhere without my gun. You cant take it on the plane as carry-on. Has to be in some kind of box thats locked. My first time I just used the plastic case the gun came in w/ a padlock. when you check your bags let them know you have a gun packed and they put an orange tag on your suitcase. Then you pick it up when you land.
RUT
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>>I dont travel anywhere without my gun.<<
He said as the door of his jail cell closed..............
He said as the door of his jail cell closed..............
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