BATFE Buying, Selling, & Shipping FAQ's - Page 2

ColoradoDave · April 26th, 2009, 08:17 PM

So, I read this all correctly, if I was to sell a gun to someone outside of Colorado where I reside, I would have to ship it to a FFL in that persons state and ship it via UPS or some other carrier and inform them what was in the package.

That about sum it up?

Dave

Tubby45 · April 26th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Yes but you do not have to inform them that the package contains a firearm.

retsupt99 · April 26th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Definitely good info and a should read, good thread for anyone with knowledge to add to

...Thanks!

bhaz413 · May 6th, 2009, 05:32 PM

Hey everyone, quick question. I live in AZ and as you know you dont need to register a hand gun or have a permit. When doing a trade to someone else, what type of records should I keep? Is there some type of form the state use's for when a gun is traded?

Thanks!

00Buck · May 22nd, 2009, 01:43 PM

So, what are the Fed Ex and UPS "rules" in shipping firearms - specifically shotguns and rifles? Is it the same as for handguns? (For handguns they require overnight express delivery which cost and arm and a leg.)

Thanks

John

dr_cmg · May 23rd, 2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00Buck

So, what are the Fed Ex and UPS "rules" in shipping firearms - specifically shotguns and rifles? Is it the same as for handguns? (For handguns they require overnight express delivery which cost and arm and a leg.)

Thanks

John

FedEx and UPS make no distinction between long guns and handguns. The cheapest way is probably UPS Next Day Air Saver. If you are shipping within the same state an individual can ship long guns through the USPS (see the first item in the first post of this thread) If you are shipping out of state it might be cheaper just to get an FFL to ship it through USPS. That depends on what the FFL charges to ship.

Tubby45 · May 23rd, 2009, 04:57 PM

UPS long guns ship ground. Handguns must go next day air except FFLs may use 2 day air service. I don't use FedEx so can't speak for them.

You can mail long guns interstate as long as it's going to an FFL.

00Buck · May 23rd, 2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tubby45

UPS long guns ship ground. Handguns must go next day air except FFLs may use 2 day air service. I don't use FedEx so can't speak for them.

You can mail long guns interstate as long as it's going to an FFL.

Thanks Tubby45 - Do you know if the will require a copy of the FFL for person receiving the shotgun?

Thanks

John

Tubby45 · May 23rd, 2009, 11:16 PM

US mail doesn't and UPS never asked before I was an FFL. I have a daily pickup account with UPS and they know I'm a gun maker and ammo maker so they know what they are shipping and all that jazz.

JonInNY · May 23rd, 2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbailey

(B9) May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity?

Yes. A person may ship a firearm to himself or herself in care of another person in the State where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner. Persons other than the owner should not open the package and take possession of the firearm.

Just wanted to clarify for my own information. If I am legally allowed to carry in State "A" AND State "B", I can ship my handgun UPS from my home state "A" to a friend in State "B", and have them hold it until my arrival? This would solve a lot of transportation/airplane issues, especially in New York.

Does anyone have thoughts on this? Am I reading it correctly?

April 26th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#11
ColoradoDave Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 175	So, I read this all correctly, if I was to sell a gun to someone outside of Colorado where I reside, I would have to ship it to a FFL in that persons state and ship it via UPS or some other carrier and inform them what was in the package. That about sum it up? Dave __________________ NRA Life Member. H&K USP Compact .40 Among others.

April 26th, 2009, 08:19 PM	#12
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	Yes but you do not have to inform them that the package contains a firearm. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

April 26th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#13
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,750	Definitely good info and a should read, good thread for anyone with knowledge to add to...Thanks! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

May 23rd, 2009, 04:57 PM	#17
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	UPS long guns ship ground. Handguns must go next day air except FFLs may use 2 day air service. I don't use FedEx so can't speak for them. You can mail long guns interstate as long as it's going to an FFL. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

May 23rd, 2009, 11:16 PM	#19
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	US mail doesn't and UPS never asked before I was an FFL. I have a daily pickup account with UPS and they know I'm a gun maker and ammo maker so they know what they are shipping and all that jazz. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

May 6th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#14
bhaz413 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Goodyear az Posts: 32	Hey everyone, quick question. I live in AZ and as you know you dont need to register a hand gun or have a permit. When doing a trade to someone else, what type of records should I keep? Is there some type of form the state use's for when a gun is traded? Thanks!

May 22nd, 2009, 01:43 PM	#15
00Buck New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 12	So, what are the Fed Ex and UPS "rules" in shipping firearms - specifically shotguns and rifles? Is it the same as for handguns? (For handguns they require overnight express delivery which cost and arm and a leg.) Thanks John

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