sending rifle back to manufacturer

[awynne56 0]

Hi all, been searching and can't find if there would be a problem bringing my rifle to ups to send it back or do I have to go to a ffl? The company said it was ok and sent me a ups return label.. just want to make sure and if there was a specific protocol i had to follow with all these crazy laws

 

 

Thanks

Andy

[fishnut 2,358]

no you can ship it you don't need to go through an FFL

[fatty 241]

I've sent a pistol back thru FedEx with no issues at all.  I just made sure I had everything taped and sealed up before heading down to drop it off.  If the company sent you a pre-paid shipping label, even better.

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

Just make sure that you declare it.

[awynne56 0]

Thanks for the quick reply. I was pretty sure it was ok. But didn't want find out the hard way if I was wrong. It's scary when a law abiding person has to feel this way.

[PD2K 115]

I've sent pistols for repairs via UPS. No issues whatsoever. Make sure you pay for insurance.

[awynne56 0]

So I have to tell ups that I'm send a rifle, pizza bob?

[awynne56 0]

All paid by manufacturer

[louu 399]

This will also help

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/73036-how-to-ship-a-shotgun/

[awynne56 0]

Thanks louu

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

So I have to tell ups that I'm send a rifle, pizza bob?

Yes. It gets special handling. If you don't declare it and it goes missing, they have grounds to deny your claim.

[MartyZ 692]

You must declare it and hand it to the driver or drop it off at a ups customer counter, NOT the ups store or staples, etc. And DON'T put anything on the outside of the box to identify it as a firearm

[werder 0]

Where does it say it's legal to transport a pistol to ups or fedex location? I don't recall them being one of the transportation exemptions.

[GRIZ 3,369]

Where does it say it's legal to transport a pistol to ups or fedex location? I don't recall them being one of the transportation exemptions.

My defense would be it's being shipped for repair. I've never heard of anyone in 45 years of shooting being arrested taking a handgun or long gun packaged to send for repair.

 

Don't worry so much.

[awynne56 0]

Thanks again for all the great replies

[werder 0]

My defense would be it's being shipped for repair. I've never heard of anyone in 45 years of shooting being arrested taking a handgun or long gun packaged to send for repair.

Don't worry so much.

completely agree - pointing out how the law is just so poorly written.

[fatty 241]

If going thru FedEx, it has to be shipped at a hub.

[GRIZ 3,369]

completely agree - pointing out how the law is just so poorly written.

Law says bringing firearm for repair IIRC. If your shipping it same thing.

[Avi 12]

UPS says to send guns overnight, dont waste your money its not a law just a ups rule. when i send my guns to the manufacturer i send it ups ground and dont tell anyone whats in it just send like a regular package

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

UPS says to send guns overnight, dont waste your money its not a law just a ups rule. when i send my guns to the manufacturer i send it ups ground and dont tell anyone whats in it just send like a regular package

 

Correct - not a law. But the shipper requires they be sent overnight - less time in the system, less exposure to theft. If you send it ground, by not declaring or misrepresenting the contents, and it goes missing, you are SOL. Maybe I just value my property more than you, but I wouldn't want to take the hit.

 

With long guns you can save some money by shipping via USPS - again you have to declare, but it is considerably cheaper.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[GRIZ 3,369]

UPS says to send guns overnight, dont waste your money its not a law just a ups rule. when i send my guns to the manufacturer i send it ups ground and dont tell anyone whats in it just send like a regular package

You are required by law to declare to the common carrier the package contains a firearm.