How much does it cost to ship a handgun via FedEx?

[peashooter]

Here's a stupid question; what about DHL and Airborne Express? Do they ship firearms? If so what are their rules?

 

[30 cal slob]

Not too long ago, I shipped a Colt 1911 (or was it two?) Fedex Priority Overnight to an FFL.

As was posted before, Fedex requires firearms to be shipped Priority Overnight.

It was an East Coast to Left Coast shipment and it came out to over $90 (insurance included)!

That's a pretty stiff shipping charge, even when you factor in higher fuel prices.

 

[Kenneth Lew]

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[OpenRoad]

That's why I ship handguns USPS at half the price.

As far as I know, you cannot ship handguns through the U.S. Mail unless you are an FFL. You can only send long guns through the U.S. mail if you are not an FFL. I think it is a crime to ship a handgun through the mail without being an 01FFL.

First of all, if FedEx thinks I am going to write "FIREARM ENCLOSED" (aka please steal me) on the outside of shipments, they are nuts and they can keep on dreaming.

It is illegal for them to put writing on the outside of the package identifying it as a firearm. A federal crime I believe.

 

[SnakeEater]

Dear Mike ,

Thank you for contacting DHL.

Firearms, weapons and parts thereof. Includes Paintball guns, BB guns, Pellet guns. Items are only carried on an exception basis with special security procedures. Shippers must be pre-approved prior to shipping. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this situation has caused.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Camille
DHL Customer Service

I guess that tells the tale of DHL. I'll continue to use UPS Ground for my "machine parts".

 

[30 cal slob]

Um, some people I know have gone to the extra measure of wrapping their "machine parts" in aluminum foil if x-ray snooping is a concern.