Oregon Advice on shipping pistol

[flashpan]

I've shipped many long guns all over the US from here but just sold a handgun. Do they have to go overnight or priority?
I read UPS requires overnight? Any FedEx option?
Thanks

 

[saread]

FedEx or UPS will only ship over nite from an individual. It's policy and not law. Costs an arm and a leg to do it. Rules seem to change for shipments originating from an FFL.

 

[flashpan]

Thank you

 

[ORhutner]

@flashpan I have been wanting to ship a gun since coming across this service. Much more economical than going directly with UPS or Fedex.

Gun Shipping - Fast, Legal, Affordable

www.shipmygun.com

 

[flashpan]

@flashpan I have been wanting to ship a gun since coming across this service. Much more economical than going directly with UPS or Fedex.

Gun Shipping - Fast, Legal, Affordable

www.shipmygun.com

THANK YOU
I'll be checking this out!
Anyone used it yet?

 

[Juniper9mm]

THANK YOU
I'll be checking this out!
Anyone used it yet?

Haven't used this service, but an upside to this is that they are going to generate a shipping label for you to print, so you can drop the pistol off at any UPS location. If you do the shipment directly with UPS, you have to go to Swan Island.

 

[Salps]

I have shipped usps recently, no problem.

 

[flashpan]

The post office ships handguns?

 

[jbett98]

The post office ships handguns?

Only if you're an FFL.

 

[flashpan]

Got it...
The last timec I took a firearm to the post office, two people in line freaked out and another threatened to call the police.
In was packed in a box for gosh sakes. Some folks in our country think guns are illegal.

 

[Salps]

I must have the best post office around than.

 

[jbett98]

If you use Ship My Gun, it's far easier to use an FFL that is on their preferred list to ship the gun to.
If the buyer insists on using an FFL that's not on the preferred list, expect 4 to 6 days delay in getting the prepaid shipping label.

 

[jbett98]

I must have the best post office around than.

Do you tell the USPS what's in the box?

 

[Salps]

As long as you have the ffl's license number you are sending to give post office completely legal.
Yes tell them it is a firearm. Works for me, your results may vary.

 

[flashpan]

Do you tell the USPS what's in the box?

Yes...thats what started the line reactions. .

 

[jbett98]

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives



May a non licensee ship a firearm through the U.S. Postal Service?


A non licensee may not transfer a firearm to a non-licensed resident of another state.
A non licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state.
The U.S. Postal Service recommends that long guns be sent by registered mail and that no marking of any kind which would indicate the nature of the contents be placed on the outside of any parcel containing firearms.
Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun.
[18 U.S.C. 1715, 922(a)(5) and 922 (a)(2)(A); 27 CFR 478.31]

Last Reviewed January 30, 2020

 

[Salps]

View attachment 787542 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives



May a non licensee ship a firearm through the U.S. Postal Service?


A non licensee may not transfer a firearm to a non-licensed resident of another state.
A non licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state.
The U.S. Postal Service recommends that long guns be sent by registered mail and that no marking of any kind which would indicate the nature of the contents be placed on the outside of any parcel containing firearms.
Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun.
[18 U.S.C. 1715, 922(a)(5) and 922 (a)(2)(A); 27 CFR 478.31]

Last Reviewed January 30, 2020

Guess the post office is breaking the law than. I just did what they requested me to do. No worries.

 

[tdb59]

As long as you have the ffl's license number you are sending to give post office completely legal.
Yes tell them it is a firearm. Works for me, your results may vary.

Not correct for handguns

Form 1508 must be presented at time of shipment.

" The undersigned is a manufacturer of firearms or bona fide dealer therein, and the parcels presented for mailing herewith are customary trade shipments or other articles for repair or replacement of parts."

https://about.usps.com/forms/ps1508.pdf

432 Mailability | Postal Explorer

pe.usps.com

 

[Salps]

I was mistaken, it was a long gun. I use fed x for handguns.

 

[flashpan]

I confuse easily folks.