So, according to Gunbroker's updated shipping recommendations the only shipper that will accept a handgun for shipping from a private person to an FFL is UPS and you hafta ship Next Day Air (you'll need a 2nd mortgage)
so you have to ship only through an FFL even if the FFL your sending it to will accept a copy of your DL. what's really ironic is the ATF will allow a private person to ship as long as they are shipping to an FFL, but now the shippers won't allow it. I know people will say "we'll just don't' tell the clerk what you're sending. Ok, we'll if you get caught violating a shippers firearm regulations the ATF will consider THAT illegal! Chances are they cooked all this up because now THEY can't be sued over a 3rd parties policies. Please spare me the comments on how you've been doing it for years with no problems and how it's chickensh#t to worry about it. After Tuesday things are gonna be a LOT better...or a LOT, LOT worse!
UPS will accept handgun shipments by Next Day Air only.
Rifles and shotguns can be shipped by UPS ground service.
UPS will accept shipments of ammunition. Special labeling is required.
US Mail - unlicensed persons:
Unlicensed persons can ship a rifle or shotgun by US Mail.
Unlicensed persons cannot ship a handgun by US Mail. Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (for example, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles) are defined as handguns.
Postal regulations allow the Post Office to open your package for inspection.
Ammunition cannot be shipped by US Mail.
You can search the US Post Office Postal Explorer site for specific USPS regulations regarding firearms and ammunition (Hazardous, Restricted and Perishable Matter).
USPS Mail - licensed persons:
Licensed persons can ship rifles, shotguns, or handguns by US Mail. In fact, we suggest you use the USPS, as it is now the most cost-effective way to ship a handgun.
To ship a rifle or shotgun, you need only inform the Post Office the package contains a firearm.
A licensed manufacturer, dealer, or importer can ship a handgun via the US Post Office if the licensed dealer fills out a US Post Office Form PS 1508 and files it with the local Post Office branch where the handgun is to be shipped.
You can search the US Post Office Postal Explorer site for specific USPS regulations.
FedEx - licensed persons:
FedEx will allow a licensed person to ship firearms. Contact the carrier for details and to arrange shipment.
FedEx - unlicensed persons:
FedEx will not allow an unlicensed person to ship a firearm.
Most other shippers:
Most other shippers will no longer accept firearm shipments. Airborne and Roadway have specifically prohibited firearm shipments.
so you have to ship only through an FFL even if the FFL your sending it to will accept a copy of your DL. what's really ironic is the ATF will allow a private person to ship as long as they are shipping to an FFL, but now the shippers won't allow it. I know people will say "we'll just don't' tell the clerk what you're sending. Ok, we'll if you get caught violating a shippers firearm regulations the ATF will consider THAT illegal! Chances are they cooked all this up because now THEY can't be sued over a 3rd parties policies. Please spare me the comments on how you've been doing it for years with no problems and how it's chickensh#t to worry about it. After Tuesday things are gonna be a LOT better...or a LOT, LOT worse!
UPS will accept handgun shipments by Next Day Air only.
Rifles and shotguns can be shipped by UPS ground service.
UPS will accept shipments of ammunition. Special labeling is required.
US Mail - unlicensed persons:
Unlicensed persons can ship a rifle or shotgun by US Mail.
Unlicensed persons cannot ship a handgun by US Mail. Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (for example, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles) are defined as handguns.
Postal regulations allow the Post Office to open your package for inspection.
Ammunition cannot be shipped by US Mail.
You can search the US Post Office Postal Explorer site for specific USPS regulations regarding firearms and ammunition (Hazardous, Restricted and Perishable Matter).
USPS Mail - licensed persons:
Licensed persons can ship rifles, shotguns, or handguns by US Mail. In fact, we suggest you use the USPS, as it is now the most cost-effective way to ship a handgun.
To ship a rifle or shotgun, you need only inform the Post Office the package contains a firearm.
A licensed manufacturer, dealer, or importer can ship a handgun via the US Post Office if the licensed dealer fills out a US Post Office Form PS 1508 and files it with the local Post Office branch where the handgun is to be shipped.
You can search the US Post Office Postal Explorer site for specific USPS regulations.
FedEx - licensed persons:
FedEx will allow a licensed person to ship firearms. Contact the carrier for details and to arrange shipment.
FedEx - unlicensed persons:
FedEx will not allow an unlicensed person to ship a firearm.
Most other shippers:
Most other shippers will no longer accept firearm shipments. Airborne and Roadway have specifically prohibited firearm shipments.
