Calamity Jane Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I followed all the rules. Took it to UPS and shipped it overnight by air to Arizona. Walked out of the store with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Gods speed little 38 super comp open gun. May you find your way to Arizona and not get lost, stolen or broken. May you return to me unharmed with the sweetest new trigger. I HATE TRUSTING OTHER PEOPLE WITH MY GUNS!! Ofcourse you all remember last year my limited gun was in a fire at my gunsimith's here in Indiana. My fear and anxiety are not without merit. I really really hate this....but I really really want that sweet trigger. Anyone else emotional about their guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 (edited) Anyone else emotional about their guns? Hell YA! I need to send my "Baby" back to the smith and I've been putting it off for this very reason! Edited November 15, 2006 by IPSCDRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 That is exactly why I had my last gun built by a local smith here in Indiana. I'm lucky enough to have the time to just drive for a couple of hours each way to go see Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 OK I thought I would feel better after I posted...but I'm NOT OK! I need a hug from the hubby and a "It's going to be OK baby." but he's not here. I'm literally having feelings of nausea and anxiety. Remember that scene from Raider's of the Lost Ark....when the Ark of the Covenant is being placed in the warehouse. I'm envisioning my gun out at the airport with all those other boxes!!! The next 24 hours is going to be hell. Going to church tonight to pray about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 (edited) Get on UPS.com and track it. Makes me feel a little better. They keep it up to date, you can kinda follow it there, so it changes every 8 hours or so. Edited November 15, 2006 by BSeevers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepickles Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 The UPS air operation is much easier on goods than the ground service. The air operation is largely automated and the sorting is done by mechanical armatures rather than people. Automation saves a lot of wear and tear. I've seen the good and the bad from the inside of UPS, I only get nervous sending things by ground service. Oh, you insured it, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 I insured the heck out of it. If they lose it or steal it....I'm going to get a great gun as the replacement. Maybe I shouldn't worry so much after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toowide Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I remember the time we had a box go thru ups... ended up in 30 or 40 pieces.... oh never mind that won't happen to yours. ours was a big box. sorry... couldn't resist. i get nervous when someone else carries my range bag. guess i will go out and smack myself in the back of the head now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Last time my gun was left on the porch by the UPS guy. Came back four days later for a signature. Seemed nervous for some reason. Wish I didn't have morals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Anyone else emotional about their guns? Nah, but then again Tupperware's interchangeable...... .....o.k., I'm a little attached to the G-34 I shot three Nationals, 4 Area 8s, 3 Summer Blasts, and countless other matches with. I'd miss it just because of the history..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 You could always deliver it!!! Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 A friend once told someone that inquired what gunsmith he liked...."The one I can have my hands around his throat in an hour" Sometimes smarta** remarks make sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 At 9:26 PM this evening my gun left on a plane headed for Louisville Kentucky. Thanks Bill....it does help to follow it using the tracking number. I'm anxious to see where it will be in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepickles Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Well, right now it's probably in the UPS Worldport. If you squint I think you can see the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 A LOT of people feel the way you do... FWIW I've shipping over a hundred guns to people after working on them in the last 6 months and the've all made it back just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscbob Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I have much more confidence in it arriving fine through UPS than by giving it to any of the airlines. Any of the UPS air services are fine. Ground is another story, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bell Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I've shipping over a hundred guns to people after working on them in the last 6 months and the've all made it back just fine. Related question for you guys. I know the purchase of a firearm across state lines requires the involvement of a FFL holder. I don't know how many must be involved, or the requirements if shipping a weapon for custom work or repairs. 1. If I'm selling a weapon to someone out of state, does it have to be sent and received by a FLL or only received by one? 2. If I'm sending a weapon to someone for custom work, no change in ownership involved, does it have to be sent from a FLL, to a FLL or both? 3. When sent back to me, same question. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 2. No. I shipped my lower to JP, for a trigger job, and they shipped it back direct to me together with the upper they built me. The lower's the papered part, and there was no change in ownership involved. UPS' only concern was that it was incapable of harming of their delivery guys --- so they looked in the box, and when they saw the lower pretty much figured it out.... As far as UPS is concerned, I set up an account with them for shipping any of the junk I sell on the forums or on e-bay, during my sporadic attempts to declutter my life. I pretty much don't get hassled or asked anything at the counter anymore..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Calamity Jane You are not alone. I recently had to ship a new pistol that was defective right out of the box back to the mfgr. I wont mention any names but I too tracked it to Exeter NH and back. I was a nervous wreck for 15 days. mostly because I was in denial for a couple of weeks with the thought that a $2300 pistol cant possibly be defective. but its back home now and I can rest easy again. Your pistol will be returned safely to you to,I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Lee, As long as no tranfer is taking place, you can ship it to an FFL and they can ship it directly back to you. This link has all you need to know. http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bell Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Lee,As long as no tranfer is taking place, you can ship it to an FFL and they can ship it directly back to you. This link has all you need to know. http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/index.htm Thanks. I'm not sure I fully understand everything I need to know, but at least I have a better idea where to look for it. If I understand the laws correctly, a gunsmith is required to be a FLL. If so, it's clear that I can ship my pistol directly to him and receive it directly back from him as long as I use a common or contract carrier rather than the post office. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I would rather use FedEx because they are much more friendly. But if the package value is over $2000 UPS policy is that it is signed for at every stop and not just scanned as with other low value theft packages even those going Next Day Air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 One other thing...if you have a friend who is a FFL and you need to ship your gun to another FFL (for sale, work, re-finishing, etc.), an FFL can ship a handgun via USPS to another FFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 +1 on the local gun-smith idea. Very, very highly recomend a local guy when possible. Mr. Bill turned me on to his local gunsmith and I can't say enough good things about it all. He's highly skilled, easy to work with on choices etc., but most of all ........ no shipping. No worries about getting trigger jobs, broken parts fixed fast, etc. But I know what you are going through Jane. I just received an AR lower in a transaction where I was given a UPS tracking number that DIDNT WORK! For three days I was freakin' out, because I sent a money-order out. I was so relieved when I got the call that it came in. Even felt a little silly for worrying so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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