Receiving a gun by mail question.

option one sounds the least painful.

Otherwise I would go with #3. THAT way you will be able to test it and return it immediately after checking it if there are still problems.

1) Mail it now and let my parents get the package when it comes. My concern with this is whether or not the mail will deliver a firearm when the owner of such is not the one receiving it. Shipping it back for repair, the return will usually only require an adult signature (if that, as FedX or UPS is the only way most guns can be shipped for repair or return)

2) Mail it once I get to school. My concern about this is that since I'll be out of the state that I am a resident of, I am unsure if I can receive a handgun by mail. If your in school, are you even allowed to have a gun on campus, do you have a mailing address that is not a dorm. Some things to think about.

3) Wait until I'm back next spring. The concerns for this is obvious, time If it was me, I would not want to be disarmed until spring, unless I had another gun or two.

Option 1. All that should be needed is an adult signature. Not necessarily your signature.

That said, what kind of firearm is it? I find that manufacturers are usually hot to return it to you, not wanting to have it in their possession longer than necessary. So it may be moot if you're not leaving for a month.

My Sig turned around in 3 days.


-T.

I see. So the question becomes... How quickly does Taurus usually turn around warranty work?

Maybe a thread title change for clairification would draw more contributions, yeah?


-T.

I advise my clients with the same issue:
Take the gun to your local FFL dealer. Let them mail it and receive it back. They will be happy to hold it for you until you get back. If you are the one who drops it off and picks it up from them, than no NICS or other paperwork is required. I provide that service to my clients at no charge other than the shipping costs.

Remember that handguns can go by US mail. Common carrier (UPS, RPS, FedEx, etc) only

retype that

Handguns can not go by US Mail....... Only if you have a business FFL....

you can't receive a handgun by mail either unless you have a business FFL either.



steve the mailman

USPS. Handguns are not allowed to be shipped via USPS unless you are an FFL holder.

UPS and Fedex are ok.


-T.

Shipment by Unlicensed Persons
Any shipper who does not have a Federal Firearms License (FFL) is considered to be an 'unlicensed person'. This section contains information on how unlicensed persons can ship firearms. If you have an FFL, please skip to the next section for shipping suggestions.

The most important thing to know is that you must only ship guns to a licensee. If the buyer is not a licensed dealer, he will have to make arrangements with a dealer in his state to ship the item to.

Before you ship a gun, the buyer must fax or mail you a copy of the licensee's signed FFL license. You can only ship the gun to the address on the license. You must inform the carrier that the package contains a firearm. Of course, the firearm cannot be shipped loaded; ammunition may not be shipped in the same box. You should take the copy of the signed FFL with you when you take the item to be shipped in case the shipper wishes to see it.

Notes on specific shippers:

US Mail: An unlicensed person can ship a rifle or shotgun by US Mail. Unlicensed persons cannot ship a handgun by US Mail. Postal regulations allow the Post Office to open your package for inspection. Ammunition cannot be shipped by US Mail. You can search the US Post Offer Postal Explorer site for specific USPS regulations regarding firearms and ammunition.

FedEx: FedEx will only ship firearms via their Priority Overnight service. Ammunition must be shipped as dangerous goods.

UPS: UPS will accept handgun shipments by Next Day Air only. Rifles and shotguns can be shipped by UPS ground service. UPS will accept shipments of ammunition. UPS does not allow shipment of firearms FROM an unlicensed person (even to an FFL), unless the stated reason for the firearm shipment is for repair or modifications.

Most other shippers will no longer accept firearm shipments. Airborne and Roadway have specifically prohibited firearm shipments.

Shipment by Licensed Persons
Any shipper who has a Federal Firearms License (FFL) is considered to be a 'licensed person'. This section contains information on how licensed persons can ship firearms. If you do not have an FFL, please see the previous section of this page for for shipping instructions.

Since licensed persons are responsible for knowing the law, we are going to assume that you already understand the CGA and know the applicable Federal, state, and local laws.

Notes on specific shippers:

US Mail: Licensed manufacturers, dealers, or importers may ship a rifle, shotguns, or handguns by US Mail. In fact, we suggest that you use the USPS as it is now the most cost-effective way to ship a handgun. To ship a rifle or shotgun, you need only inform the Post Office that the package contains a firearm. A licensed manufacturer, dealer, or importer can ship a handgun</> via the US Post Office if the licensed dealer fills out a US Post Office Form PS 1508 and files it with the local Post Office branch where the handgun is to be shipped. You can search the US Post Offer Postal Explorer site for specific USPS regulations regarding firearms and ammunition.

FedEx: FedEx will only ship firearms via their Priority Overnight service. Ammunition must be shipped as dangerous goods. NSSF members can sign up for a discount of up to 26% on FedEx shipments.

UPS: UPS will accept handgun shipments by Next Day Air only. Rifles and shotguns can be shipped by UPS ground service. UPS will accept shipments of ammunition.

Most other shippers will no longer accept firearm shipments. Airborne and Roadway have specifically prohibited firearm shipments.

Notes on USPS Firearm Regulations
We recommend that you read the Post Office regulations on Other Restricted or Nonmailable Matter before shipping a firearm through the US Mail.

The following info comes from the USPS Regulation DMM Issue 54, January 10, 1999, section C-024

Page C-39, section 3.0, Rifles and Shotguns: "Although unloaded rifles and shotguns not precluded by 1.1e and 1.2 are mailable, mailers must comply with the Gun Control Act or 1968, Public Law 90-618, 18 USC 921, et seq., and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, 27 CFR 178, as well as state and local laws. The mailer may be required by the USPS to establish, by opening the parcel or by written certification, that the gun is unloaded and not precluded by 1.1e."

Page C-39, section 6.0, PROHIBITED PARCEL MARKING: "For any parcel containing a firearm or a ballistic or switchblade knife, any marking that indicates the contents is not permitted on the outside wrapper or container."

The following pertains only to licensed dealers shipping handguns:

Page C-37, section 1.3, Authorized Persons: "Subject to 1.4, handguns may be mailed by a licensed manufacturer of firearms, a licensed dealer of firearms, or an authorized agent of the federal government......."

Page C-38, section 1.5, Manufacturers and Dealers: "Handguns may also be mailed between licensed manufacturers of firearms and licensed dealers of firearms in customary trade shipments, or for repairing or replacing parts."

Page C-38, section 1.6, Certificate of Manufacturers and Dealers: "A licensed manufacturer or dealer need not file the affidavit under 1.4, but must file with the postmaster a statement on Form 1508 signed by the mailer that he or she is a licensed manufacturer or dealer of firearms, that the parcels containing handguns (or major components thereof) are customary trade shipments or contain such articles for repairing or replacing parts, and that to the best of his or her knowledge or belief the addressees are licensed manufacturers or dealers of firearms."

duh

You mail things at the USPS. You ship things through FedEx and Ups.


steve

What say ye forumites....

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What I say is that I am amazed that you have almost 450 posts and until now haven't figured that you, as an individual, can't mail a handgun anywhere. Seriously. You should read the stickies.

Why not take it to the shop you bought it at and have them ship it for you? Most I have delt with have no prob doing that and will charge you nothing or actual shiping costs. Then the gun gets shiped back too them, you can pick it up at a later date.

Oops- I left out the word "not" as in "Handguns can not go by US mail. that is why I said "Common carrier only"

It might be cheaper and easier to simply have a local gunsmith correct the problem.