Best Shipping Company For Firearms?
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I haven't shipped alot so somebody else may be better informed. Non-FFLs cannot ship via U.S. Post Office. You have to ship overnight per Fed Ex and UPS policy. You can save some money using the UPS overnight afternoon delivery. I've looked into a couple of others and they won't even ship firearms; DHL for example.
When I shipped to Taurus I used fedex (they said to.) The package got there so it must have worked. It was very awkward when the store employee asked what was in the box; good thing my father was with me because he replied "parts." I don't think it is wise for anyone to tell a store employee that a gun is in the box. If you have a note and your shipping it to a manufacture, i'd imagine the only way it wouldn't get there is if someone stole it.
orionengnr
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Others will chime in here soon.
If you use the "parts" or "machine parts" you are essentially performing a frudulent transaction. If your shipment comes up missing, and you try to claim the value of you firearm, that claim will likely be denied.
Do a search and you will have a bunch of reading to do.
IMHO, using your local FFL who can legally ship using USPS is the way to go.
If you use the "parts" or "machine parts" you are essentially performing a frudulent transaction. If your shipment comes up missing, and you try to claim the value of you firearm, that claim will likely be denied.
Do a search and you will have a bunch of reading to do.
IMHO, using your local FFL who can legally ship using USPS is the way to go.
If you ship Fed-Ex you have to take it to their local hub. You tell them it's a firearm. You ship it overnight. They put your box in a special bag which gets an additional level of tracking and scrutiny. It's not a big deal other than the cost. They will not accept firearms at their stores for the same reason the USPS won't accept them. They don't trust their employees. If they don't trust them why would you? You can tell them it's parts at the store and they'll take it but you don't have to be a genius to see that the box is handgun sized and it's going to Taurus. Even a FedEx/Kinko's employee can figure out that it's probably a gun inside and that maybe that's one box that should disappear.
My suggestion is to take the gun back to the store where you purchased it, or your favorite local gun shop, and have them ship it. My understanding is they can ship USPS for about $10. Even if they charge you a $30 fee you are still only spending what you would with FedEx and that money is going to your local gun shop instead of FedEx. If I had purchased it at the store I would not have a problem paying the shipping cost through them but I would not expect any additional fees. If I didn't buy it there I would expect to pay both shipping and a fee for their time to do the required paperwork for them to take possession of it from you.
No matter how you slice it the process is a PITA thanks to dishonest USPS, Fed-Ex, and UPS employees.
I will only buy from companies that will send a return shipping label if the gun has to go back for work. At ~$40 each time a firearm has to go back it adds up quick if I have to pay.
My suggestion is to take the gun back to the store where you purchased it, or your favorite local gun shop, and have them ship it. My understanding is they can ship USPS for about $10. Even if they charge you a $30 fee you are still only spending what you would with FedEx and that money is going to your local gun shop instead of FedEx. If I had purchased it at the store I would not have a problem paying the shipping cost through them but I would not expect any additional fees. If I didn't buy it there I would expect to pay both shipping and a fee for their time to do the required paperwork for them to take possession of it from you.
No matter how you slice it the process is a PITA thanks to dishonest USPS, Fed-Ex, and UPS employees.
I will only buy from companies that will send a return shipping label if the gun has to go back for work. At ~$40 each time a firearm has to go back it adds up quick if I have to pay.
Billy Shears
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I used Fed Ex a couple times trying to get Sig to fix the expensive paperweight they sold me. Fed Ex was quick and easy to use. No problems.
Post Office will mail long guns all day long without requiring the mailor to have an FFL.
Handguns DO require an FFL.
Both Fedex and UPS will RETURN a gun to your home, without an FFL involved, if your state allows it & you shipped it for repair or other work initially, listing that as the "outgoing" address. If you had your FFL ship it, it'll go back to your FFL.
Denis
Handguns DO require an FFL.
Both Fedex and UPS will RETURN a gun to your home, without an FFL involved, if your state allows it & you shipped it for repair or other work initially, listing that as the "outgoing" address. If you had your FFL ship it, it'll go back to your FFL.
Denis
dogtown tom
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Not true....you can ship firearms from any FedEx Office location (formerly called FedEx Kinkos):http://fedex.com/us/service-guide/terms/index.html
This is incorrect. Many FedEx locations will not ship firearms. I called my local FedEx office as well as the main FedEx number, both instructing me to go to another location for firearms. It was too far away, so I went with UPS. After insuring my CZ 97BD for $750 ($7.50 cost), I had to pay $76.99 to mail a 4 lb. Box to Arizona from Wisconsin. I'm pi$$ed!
dogtown tom
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No, it's not incorrect. While a location may offer FedEx services that doesn't make it a FedEx Office location.
Kinkos doesn't exist.....it's now FedEx Office.
As I posted above FedEx Office DOES ship guns.
No wonder people have trouble shipping guns, they don't bother reading the shipping policies when handed to them on a platter.
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Ok, then you know more than 4 FedEx employees that I spoke with. I went in the store and was told no by the manager. It was a FedEx location, not a pizza place. I then called the 800 number and was told the same thing and given the closest hub, where they would ship my gun.
Next time I'll call you and you can give the manager orders to ship my gun.
Here's the telephone number of my local FedEx. 262-792-1800. Will you finally admit that you are wrong, instead of acting like everyone else is stupid? I doubt it.
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