mljdeckard
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Para Ordnance recently sent me a shipping label for a return. It was labeled; "Metal Parts". Worked for me and Fedex just fine.
No it doesn't. Federal law only requires notification to a common carrier when shipping interstate to a NONLICENSEE (which with only a couple of narrow exceptions is a felony)jimmyraythomason Federal law requires that the carrier be notified that the shipment contains a firearm
You would be amazed at how many Einsteins ship a gun in the factory box with a giant green REMINGTON on the side.and prohibits common or contract carriers from requiring or causing any label to be placed on any package indicating that it contains a firearm.
478.31 says (in part):27 CFR 478.31 and 478.30]
Pay special attention to 27 CFR 478.30(a).
§ 478.31 Delivery by common or contract carrier.
(a) No person shall knowingly deliver or cause to be delivered to any common or contract carrier for transportation or shipment in interstate or foreign commerce to any person other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, any package or other container in which there is any firearm or ammunition without written notice to the carrier that such firearm or ammunition is being transported or shipped:.....
You would be amazed at how many Einsteins ship a gun in the factory box with a giant green REMINGTON on the side
Agreed regarding overnight being mandatory. Might even be a law requiring it. I've shipped pistols quite a few times. Always needs overnight and depending whose at the counter mild to no reaction.Normal price and procedure ( with exception of the manager involvement )
As to declaring the contents of your package being a handgun, that is a Federal law. Click on this link http://atf.gov/firearms/faq/unlicensed-persons.html and select item #8.
§ 478.31 Delivery by common or contract carrier.
(a) No person shall knowingly deliver or cause to be delivered to any common or contract carrier for transportation or shipment in interstate or foreign commerce to any person other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, any package or other container in which there is any firearm or ammunition without written notice to the carrier that such firearm or ammunition is being transported or shipped:.....
Then take it up the the BATFE if you have an issue what they have posted.
You'll be good to go up until the time that someone tries to prosecute the issue. So would it be easier, not to mention less costly, to simply declare that you're shipping a handgun/ or wind up out of pocket trying to defend your position if it ever came to court?
Nope, no such law.Sheepdog1968 ...Agreed regarding overnight being mandatory. Might even be a law requiring it.
Dealers and manufacturers don't get an exemption from UPS or FedEx tariffs.....if we ship handguns, they go overnight just like you mortals. BTW, ANYONE can ship rifles or shotguns via Ground, not just dealers.BSA1 .....I was at the UPS hub once shipping a firearm and questioned the clerk about why I had to pay the higher rate when dealers and manufacturers ship at the lower ground rate....
For the kabillionth time on this forum :banghead:.......ain't no such Federal law. Instead of taking the ATF FAQ answer as law.......read the ACTUAL LAW they cite below the FAQ "answer".Thiokol ....As to declaring the contents of your package being a handgun, that is a Federal law
That was done years ago and ATF admitted their error....but have yet to correct it. Search THR and you'll find the letter.Thiokol Then take it up the the BATFE if you have an issue what they have posted.