Shipping a firearm through FedEx as a Non FFL

[Reedman]

They didn't ask, I didn't say, package made it to Colt and back just fine. I don't remember how it was addressed but it wasn't something obvious like to "Colt Firearms", but I couldn't help but wonder what the delivery guy who pulled up to the Colt facility thought was in it. I'm pretty sure he had been there before.

The delivery address not being "Colt Firearms" is probably for the benefit of obscuring the actual recipient from all the eyes that will encounter it in the shipping pipeline. It's liable to go through multiple FedEx hands in the process. And the eventual delivery driver has probably already been vetted numerous times, otherwise they wouldn't have that stop on their route (Hopefully!).

 

[jakeman]

The delivery address not being "Colt Firearms" is probably for the benefit of obscuring the actual recipient from all the eyes that will encounter it in the shipping pipeline. It's liable to go through multiple FedEx hands in the process. And the eventual delivery driver has probably already been vetted numerous times, otherwise they wouldn't have that stop on their route.

It’s still nerve wracking.

I’ve never had one get lost or stolen, but it still makes me shiver a little when I hand one off or the mfg sends me a tracking number.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I had two M1A rifles lost by FedEx about 18 or so years ago. From a distributor in Billings to my shop...they made it to Denver but never to me. Fortunately the tracking showed they weren't delivered so I didn't have to pay for them.

 

[Schlafftablett]

Ok. I’m a FFL and have had a FedEx account for nearly 20 years and we ship about 1000 guns a year.

As you found out, only hubs will pack and ship firearms and will usually only ship to dealers or manufacturers regardless of the law.

FedEx stores cannot accept firearms for shipment per company policy and by law you must declare the contents of the package.

When you’re provided with a label, the provider has already made that declaration and if you pack the firearm yourself, there is no reason to tell the drop point what is in it.

If you pack it yourself that means you can literally drop it anywhere, at any location. Hell, you can even hand it to an express driver who is delivering at your house if you can catch one.

Again, this is all company policy stuff and since the declaration was made when the label was generated, you’re in no way rubbing afoul of the law.

 

[Hmoob_Mikah]

Ok. I’m a FFL and have had a FedEx account for nearly 20 years and we ship about 1000 guns a year.

As you found out, only hubs will pack and ship firearms and will usually only ship to dealers or manufacturers regardless of the law.

FedEx stores cannot accept firearms for shipment per company policy and by law you must declare the contents of the package.

When you’re provided with a label, the provider has already made that declaration and if you pack the firearm yourself, there is no reason to tell the drop point what is in it.

If you pack it yourself that means you can literally drop it anywhere, at any location. Hell, you can even hand it to an express driver who is delivering at your house if you can catch one.

Again, this is all company policy stuff and since the declaration was made when the label was generated, you’re in no way rubbing afoul of the law.

Thanks for your insight. I asked my sister to drop it off for me, since they might remember my face from a couple of days ago. They didn't say anything, so things went smoothly.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

You're lucky you had your sister do it. I bet the FedEx SWAT team was waiting for you to show up...

 

[Hmoob_Mikah]

You're lucky you had your sister do it. I bet the FedEx SWAT team was waiting for you to show up...

The ATF was working undercover. They were ready to arrest me then and there

 

[Big House]

this happened last week at one of our buildings, LOL

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Natural herbs.

 

[don ewald]

Anyone know where in Tulsa a FedEx that will accept a firearm to ship? I got a prepaid label from my gun manufacturer that I need shipped out.

Over the years I've shipped un untold number of firearms via USPS, UPS and FedX. I send them like I would a rock. There is nothing that asks you what's in your box. People overthink things.

Anyone know where in Tulsa a FedEx that will accept a firearm to ship? I got a prepaid label from my gun manufacturer that I need shipped out.

 

[elwoodtrix]

Over the years I've shipped un untold number of firearms via USPS, UPS and FedX. I send them like I would a rock. There is nothing that asks you what's in your box. People overthink things.

That's a good way to get a ticket for club fed!