Shipping handguns

[John224]

Can anyone advise me as to what dealers ship handguns my mail to others? UPS and FEDEX are really quite expensive. I received a transfer by mail that was only in the range of $20. UPS cost me $69. last time, and I want to sell another handgun but can'tafford that kind of shipping. Please contact me by PM if you have any info in this area.

 

[Ridgeway]

Private seller has no choice but UPS 1 day/overnight air.

FFL can ship via USPS.

 

[indybrad]

I've shipped a pistol through fedex before. Have to take a copy of the FFL you are shipping it to. And like Ridgeway said it has to be overnighted.

 

[gunman41mag]

I've shipped thur FEDEX, but you have to send the gun to a FFL holder & you have to send a copy of your DL

 

[4Prosales]

• Handguns, as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 921,will be accepted for transportation only via UPS Next Day Air Services, specifically, UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.®, UPS Next Day Air®, and UPS Next Day Air Saver®. (Note: UPS Express CriticalSM Service is not available for firearms).
• UPS accepts firearm parts for shipment, provided the part is not a "firearm" as defined under federal law; the contents of the package cannot be assembled to form a firearm; and the package otherwise complies with federal, state, and local law. (Note: Receivers or frames of a firearm, firearm mufflers and silencers are considered "firearms" and are accepted for transportation only if shipped in accordance with UPS's requirements for shipping firearms.)
• UPS does not accept automatic weapons, including machine guns, for shipment.
• Firearms (including handguns) and firearm parts are not accepted for shipment internationally.
• UPS ReturnsSM Services are not available for packages containing firearms.

 

[hotrodtba]

I would find someone with an FFL that would ship it for you. A lot of times, they will do it for the shipping cost plus a little extra for their trouble.

 

[dg101win]

My thought would be to visit a few gunshops in your area. Just ask them if they would ship for you and how much they would charge. Do a little shopping around.

 

[IndyGunSafety]

FEDEX is also an option.

 

[gunman41mag]

If you take the handgun to a FFL holder he can mail it for $12

 

[8th SPS USAF]

It was stated that a dealer could mail it for $12. That may be true,
but without ins, or tracking. It also has to be how much it weighs,
where it is going, how long it takes. I was going to ship a package
(non gun) to Indy from Hobart reg mail and it would take 7 days.
$.30 more went PM in 3 days.

 

[westfork]

a dealer may ship to another dealer through usps. priority mail, add insurance and signature confirmation to give you warm fuzzies. hope this helps? that's the cheapest route.