Shipping a gun to myself?
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Jim Watson
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As I understand it, it is legal for you to ship a firearm to yourself.
But the common carriers won't do it.
But the common carriers won't do it.
Jim Watson
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Look up their tariffs on gun shipments.
I think they will only ship dealer to dealer.
I think they will only ship dealer to dealer.
Are you trying to ship a handgun or a long gun (rifle/shotgun)? That will make a difference.
Here is an excellent thread on shipping firearms. https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/how-to-ship-firearms-17-dec-2022.913780/
Here is an excellent thread on shipping firearms. https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/how-to-ship-firearms-17-dec-2022.913780/
rromeo
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There's a forum called mdshooters dot com. That would be the second place I'd ask for specific information.
The first would be a firearms specialist attorney.
No and neither will UPS you must be a FFL
What do you want to ship a RIFLE or a HANDGUN?? Makes a BIG differance
USPS will ship a rifle but who knows what Maryland restrictions are?? The firearm must be legal in that State
432 Mailability | Postal Explorer
epags
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Drive it up.
CapnMac
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US Federal Law might permit it, but under the strictures published by the various Common Carriers.
Now, it might be possible to pay your local FFL to send a handgun by USPS, as they have that priveldge. But, my very quick and very brief, skim of Maryland Law would not allow an MD FFL to release your own handgun to you without proper MD permits in place.
So, driving, and depending upon FOPA,* looks to be the answer.
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*Note FOPA requires securing the arm "out of the control" of the driver, and with ammunition separated.
Now, it might be possible to pay your local FFL to send a handgun by USPS, as they have that priveldge. But, my very quick and very brief, skim of Maryland Law would not allow an MD FFL to release your own handgun to you without proper MD permits in place.
So, driving, and depending upon FOPA,* looks to be the answer.
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*Note FOPA requires securing the arm "out of the control" of the driver, and with ammunition separated.
Wheelgun.No and neither will UPS you must be a FFL
What do you want to ship a RIFLE or a HANDGUN?? Makes a BIG differance
USPS will ship a rifle but who knows what Maryland restrictions are?? The firearm must be legal in that State
432 Mailability | Postal Explorer
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Outlaw75
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I suspect that's not an option, otherwise why would OP be looking into shipping it? If he's flying he could check it with his check baggage, but that would require having a lockable case and doing the paperwork with the airlines.
The "paperwork" consists of a piece of orange card stock with your signature on it that says that the gun is unloaded. That's all. That paper goes into the gun case or suitcase.
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Are you going to be in Maryland to receive it? If you're going to Maryland and back, what's stopping you from taking it with you?
I've flown in and out of several states including California, and like Bear Creek mentioned there isn't much to it.
It's possible that he/she is under the impression that it's easier to ship it than to bring it. There have been a number of folks on this forum over the years who had that idea. Not sure where it comes from, but it's not an uncommon misunderstanding.
BRatigan
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It is possible to mail it to yourself via USPS. Publication 52 from the postal service details who, what and how.
I have flown at least 50 times between Hawaii and the Mainland and it's a simple matter to accomplish by air. As mentioned by bearcreek, an unloaded weapon goes in a lockbox into a checked bag, TSA inspects it, the airline asks for your signature attesting to the weapon being unloaded, you get copy #2, TSA will lock your luggage after inspection and you're on your way.
Pistol must be shipped FFL to FFL and yes, you can be the one who picks it up on the other end. However, you need to check Maryland firearms transfer requirements. When firearms are picked up from the receiving FFL dealer, then you have security checks. You can also drive it up and fly with it following FAA requirements.
I've never heard someone mention that before. I didn't know the FAA had any requirements regarding firearms. Got a link for that info?
Edit: I found it. https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/ammunition They don't really have a whole lot of limitations. Small arms ammo over .75 caliber, powder, primers and percussion caps and loaded guns are not allowed. I never realized FAA had those rules, thought that was just TSA.
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I think it is probably a combo of government agencies establishing policies and rules. My understanding is FAA sets the standard and TSA enforces it.
dogtown tom
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No, it isn't. You are advising the OP to commit a federal felony.
If you had read those USPS regs you'll note that only rifles and shotguns are mailable by nonlicensees.
As the OP said he was mailing a "Wheelgun", ie a revolver......that is clearly mailable only by licensed dealers and manufacturers.
You are correct, USPS Publication 52 - Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail > 4 Restricted Matter > 43 Firearms > 432 Mailability does cover the mailing of firearms.
You need to read 432.2
