brboyer
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Looking at both UPS and FedEx tariffs - neither carrier will accept firearms for shipping from/to non-FFLs.
Am I reading this right?
UPS Tariff:
http://www.ups.com/media/en/terms_service_us.pdf
Effective January 2, 2012
3.6 Firearms and Ammunition
UPS accepts packages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) only
(a) between licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, and licensed collectors (as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code), and government agencies; and
(b) where not otherwise prohibited by federal, state, or local law from (i) an individual to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer or licensed collector; and (ii) from a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to an individual. The shipper shall comply with and shall ensure that each shipment containing firearms complies with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to the shipper, recipient, and package.
FedEx Tariff:
http://www.fedex.com/us/service-guide/terms/express-ground/index.html
Effective January 2, 2012
FedEx Express will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S., but only between:
Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or
Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).
ETA: We (non-FFLs) can still use USPS for rifles and shotguns, but for everything else (lowers, handguns, etc.) we must now go through an FFL.
Am I reading this right?
UPS Tariff:
http://www.ups.com/media/en/terms_service_us.pdf
Effective January 2, 2012
3.6 Firearms and Ammunition
UPS accepts packages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) only
(a) between licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, and licensed collectors (as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code), and government agencies; and
(b) where not otherwise prohibited by federal, state, or local law from (i) an individual to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer or licensed collector; and (ii) from a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to an individual. The shipper shall comply with and shall ensure that each shipment containing firearms complies with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to the shipper, recipient, and package.
FedEx Tariff:
http://www.fedex.com/us/service-guide/terms/express-ground/index.html
Effective January 2, 2012
FedEx Express will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S., but only between:
Licensed importers; licensed manufacturers; licensed dealers; licensed collectors; law enforcement agencies of the U.S. or any department or agency thereof; and law enforcement agencies of any state or any department, agency or political subdivisions thereof; or
Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same).
ETA: We (non-FFLs) can still use USPS for rifles and shotguns, but for everything else (lowers, handguns, etc.) we must now go through an FFL.
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