warpspeed Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'm looking at shipping a handgun off for some work and the rates for FedEX & UPS are CRAZY ! A 4 pound box is like $ 80. I don't remember that last time I shipped a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomy Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 You are not kidding. Four years ago I purchased a P226 online and Fedex overnight cost me $56. Last month when my new limited was ready to ship my the builder sent it USPS Priority because Fedex overnight would have cost $116 insured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlepig Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 it doesnt apply to firearms, but I will never go into a "UPS store" again. They wanted $28 for a box to Illinois from NC that the actual UPS did for $9 at a UPS corp office. And it was boxed and ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1629 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Last one I shipped through UPS, it was the insurance that really runs the price up more so than the actual shipping fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2733 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I just went thru this also overnight via FedEX was $97 and I am only 7hrs from the shop shipping it to me/FFL. It is silly it is so high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) I NEVER insure a gun when shipping it off as it adds up quickly in cost. I have collectinsure on my collection which does not require serial numbers and covers the gun when shipped up to different limits depending on shipping methods. UPS/FedEx for long guns can be the way to go if shipped ground as they are usually be pretty reasonable for longguns and are cheaper than USPS. For handguns, I use flat rate Priority mail packages or regional rate packages www.collectinsure.com Edited August 30, 2013 by EkuJustice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 ^^^^^^^^^^^ Better check the USPS Regulations regarding shipping handguns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtuns Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Pretty sure not legal to ship handgun usps Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Its legal with a license. Ship them USPS all the time with a form 1508. Regional rate boxes are very cheap for most things unless its very far then I switch to flat rate Edited September 2, 2013 by EkuJustice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It might be cheaper to have your friendly FFL ship it for you. Does the insurance that comes with your NRA membership cover the firearm during shipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarmyaviator Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Shipping handguns via USPS FFL to FFL is legal, non licensees are not allowed by postal regulations to ship handguns even if shipping to a FFL. ^^^^^^^^^^^ Better check the USPS Regulations regarding shipping handguns! Edited September 2, 2013 by retarmyaviator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredr Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Shipping handguns via USPS FFL to FFL is legal, non licensees are not allowed by postal regulations to ship handguns even if shipping to a FFL. this is correct. if you're not an FFL (i.e. a licensee) it may be cheaper in some cases to have your local gunstore ship it for you if they charge a reasonable fee. FFL's can ship (to another FFL) via USPS priority mail which (depending upon insurance and distance) can be as little as $15 vs. a non-FFL that must ship by private carrier (e.g. fedex or UPS). those carrier's have (my opinion) been price-fixing to gouge the general public on handgun shipping for years since they both agreed to require non-licensees to ship handguns only at express rates. /tinfoil hat mode off now... Edited September 2, 2013 by jaredr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarmyaviator Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) UPS started the gouging in 1999 when they could not control the theft of firearms by their own employees primarily out of the Alexandria, Va area where InterArms was located. This is the news story given at the time. There is an error in the story where it states "The U.S. Postal Service is legally barred from shipping handguns.", this is not true. http://articles.latimes.com/1999/oct/08/business/fi-19934 Edited September 2, 2013 by retarmyaviator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredr Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 UPS started the gouging in 1999 when they could not control the theft of firearms by their own employees primarily out of the Alexandria, Va area where InterArms was located. This is the news story given at the time. There is an error in the story where it states "The U.S. Postal Service is legally barred from shipping handguns.", this is not true. http://articles.latimes.com/1999/oct/08/business/fi-19934 i recall that that theft prevention was the story both carriers claimed, could not remember whether it was UPS or Fedex that did it first but once one carrier announced that policy, they other followed suit almost immediately. honestly wondered whether there was any legitimacy to their story or whether it was just a convenient way to gouge more money from a marginalized constituency. these price hikes policy changes were introduced right in the middle of the clinton AWB and there was little public appreciation for the significant cost increase these new prices would impose on the shooting sports community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarmyaviator Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) You will not find it in writing on either's website but looking at some of the tags on the shipments I receive both wave this requirement for some of the major distributors and manufacturers Edited September 2, 2013 by retarmyaviator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I believe that LEO's can ship via USPO. Some FFL's don't want to receive firearms via USPO cause they have to visit the PO to sign for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Never had to travel to the post office to sign for any gun. The mail man delivers it and has it signed for when he delivers it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarmyaviator Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Insured USPS packages will have to be signed for, that is not just for firearms shipments. Some FFLs do not like to receive shipments via USPS because they do not know the regulations that allow that. I have been an FFL dealer since 1983 and all to often I have to email or fax copies of the regulations to other dealers who insist it is illegal to ship firearms via the USPS. I believe that LEO's can ship via USPO. Some FFL's don't want to receive firearms via USPO cause they have to visit the PO to sign for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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