Out of State Gunsmith - Shipping

[Pocketman]

It's been awhile since I've sent a handgun to an out-of-state smith. If memory serves me, I simply shipped it UPS to the FFL gunsmith. After repairs it was sent straight back to me. Is the process still the same?

 

[WillBrayJr]

When I sold my 1911 in 2005 all the shipping Companies said I needed a FFL to ship it.

 

[slow1911s]

It's been awhile since I've sent a handgun to an out-of-state smith. If memory serves me, I simply shipped it UPS to the FFL gunsmith. After repairs it was sent straight back to me. Is the process still the same?

It should be. Ask your gunsmith - he'll know.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

If the serial number isn't changing, then it can be shipped back directly to you.

-J-

 

[TheGunDen]

You must ship it to an FFL dealer and he will have to send it back to your FFL dealer when complete.

 

[WebSnyper]

Some good info here:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...85-ingunowners_faqs_sticky-2.html#post1324458

 

[wwdkd]

I just sent a gun to a smith for some modifications, so I researched into it a good deal. When you ship to a gunsmith your two choices are a private carrier or having an FFL near you ship it through the mail. The FFL will usually charge you for this service. If you opt for a private carrier both UPS and Fedex require next day air shipping, which is expensive. Also, you are correct about the return shipping. The gunsmith can ship it directly back to you.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

You must ship it to an FFL dealer and he will have to send it back to your FFL dealer when complete.

So when I shipped my pistol to Springfield Armory, and they sent it back to me, they're breaking the law?

 

[ultraspec]

You can ship it directly to him using ups or fedex. I shipped mine to robar a couple of years ago and they shipped it right back to me adult signature required.


Thats if they have an FFL

 

[DarkRose]

My understanding is that if it's repair or customization, as long as the smith you're shipping to has an FFL, you can ship to them, and they ship direct back to you, since no transfer is taking place.

Problems have arisen from people shipping to engravers and such that were not FFL's