Firearms Shipping Guide

 

Firearms must be shipped to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer. It is illegal to ship a firearm to an individual who is not a FFL dealer.

 

It is best to ship a firearm in the original factory box if possible. Package the factory box, with the firearm securely packed in it, inside a plain outside shipping box. Make sure the box is adequately taped to avoid the firearm from coming out and getting damaged. If you do not have the factory box, it is best to double box the firearm and use a good packing material such as bubble wrap. Using a hard case inside a cardboard box is also excellent protection for shipping a firearm.

 

You do not have to be a FFL dealer to ship a firearm. You must have a copy of the receiving FFL dealer’s license before shipping a firearm. Legal methods of obtaining a copy of the FFL dealer’s license include photocopy sent via mail, facsimile or e-mail scanned copies.

 

Using a FFL dealer to ship your firearm will insure that all rules and regulations are followed. Most dealers will charge a fee for this service. Contact your local FFL dealer for more information.

 

Only FFL dealers can ship firearms through the U.S. Postal Service.

 

Individuals can ship firearms through common carriers such as UPS and FedEx. There are however, rules and regulations that must be followed when shipping with these carriers. FedEx regulations,    UPS regulations.

 

Curio and Relic (C&R) firearms can be shipped to C&R license holders and FFL dealers. All shipping regulations apply to these firearms also.

 

Remember, it is illegal to ship any firearm to an individual that does not hold a license.