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2/14/2019 11:36:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Lancelot][Edited]
Guy bought an AR15 complete Colt upper from me on gunbroker, can I legally ship it to DC?

I feel like most places don't ship anything to DC.

Thank you.

(sorry might be wrong place for post not sure)
2/13/2019 5:33:29 PM EDT
[#1]
upper is not a firearm but that said, don't see why not
2/13/2019 5:42:42 PM EDT
[#2]
guy in DC buys an AR upper...hmm
make sure you save all the conversations and money transaction.
Also, wipe the upper good leaving no fingerprints because you will never know. your upper might show up on the evening news covering crime scene.
2/13/2019 5:46:50 PM EDT
[#3]
NO!

DC absolutely WILL flip out and confiscate.  Their gun laws are far beyond draconian. And they are well known to confiscate first, ask questions later.

For example, their chief of police once said:

"The federal FOPA law doesn't apply in DC; you cannot drive through with a gun; you must go around."

His statement was false and illegal, of course.  But no one challenged it.

You don't want that mess on your hands.

Ask the sell to provide an address outside DC, or offer to refund his money.
2/13/2019 6:34:05 PM EDT
[#4]
Not a firearm, components only.

Buyer is responsible for end use.
Code word is Yellow Umbrella.

"All welchers should be removed from the EE"-Aimless
2/13/2019 6:45:33 PM EDT
[#5]
Does someone check inside your packages that you mail?  It's none of anyone's business.
2/13/2019 7:01:22 PM EDT
[#6]
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Originally Posted By cmc201:
Does someone check inside your packages that you mail?  It's none of anyone's business.
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Yes!

UPS will open your packages if they want. And they do. I’ve had them open mine and hold them.
Needless to say I try and only use USPS now.
2/14/2019 11:32:09 AM EDT
[#7]
I'm all for free trade.  And our rights protected under the second amendment.

But I live inside the D.C. beltway and know just how absurd the swamp is when it comes to anything firearms-related.  I'm just trying to keep OP and the seller out of trouble.  Don't blame me for how screwed up DC actually is.  YMMV.
2/14/2019 2:00:58 PM EDT
[#8]
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Originally Posted By Dominion21:
I'm all for free trade.  And our rights protected under the second amendment.

But I live inside the D.C. beltway and know just how absurd the swamp is when it comes to anything firearms-related.  I'm just trying to keep OP and the seller out of trouble.  Don't blame me for how screwed up DC actually is.  YMMV.
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Thank you, I appreciate it.

I canceled the guys payment and said I won't ship there. It looks like Buds, PSA, Bass Pro, and all sorts of places won't even ship parts there, so I am not going to.

Thanks.
11/11/2019 12:28:09 PM EDT
[#9]
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Originally Posted By Active:
Yes!

UPS will open your packages if they want. And they do. I’ve had them open mine and hold them.
Needless to say I try and only use USPS now.
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Originally Posted By Active:
Originally Posted By cmc201:
Does someone check inside your packages that you mail?  It's none of anyone's business.
Yes!

UPS will open your packages if they want. And they do. I’ve had them open mine and hold them.
Needless to say I try and only use USPS now.
It is in UPS's "contract of carriage."

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