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Posted: 8/26/2005 3:10:00 AM EDT
There used to be a sticky Krinkfreak had posted on shipping firearms. Does anyone know where it is? I need to ship a rilfe I sold to a FFL. What is the best method? USPS? UPS FedX? Thanks for any help. 
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My FedEX place just wants to check if it's loaded and now that he knows me he just ships it right out no hassle at all ,so I'd have to go with the FED on this..... ETA: The reason I went to FedEX in the first plaace is UPS got to uptight when I told them it was a gun, they told me I had to go to the distribution place and all that crap, way to much hassle for a crumpy sumbitch like myself... 
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It's in the Big AK FAQ Thread in the AK Reference Forum: Big AK FAQ Thread |
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" The mailer may be required to establish, by opening the parcel or by written certification, that the gun is unloaded and not excluded from mailing because of the restrictions in 431.2b and c. " The key word here is "or" When I take my weapons to the USPS for mailing, I alway print out those four pages from the referenced publication. I highlight that information with a yellow highlighter, and tab it for quick reference. Additionally, I print out a save word document that I use to "certify" that the weapon is unloaded, safe, and excluded from paragraph 431.2b and c. "This is to certify the enclosed weapon (Serial #________________) is unloaded and safe for shipping in accordance with USPS Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail dated July 1999." ~ Signature ~ John D. Doe 123 Anywhere Street Anywhere USA, 12345 Print out two copies. Put one in the box, and give the other one to the postal clerk. As long as you know what you are doing is perfectly legal, they will never question you. If they want you to open the parcel, fine. First, explain to them the publication states two ways to certify that it is unloaded....if they insist on opening it, no problem.......what a great way to show off your manliness......in the Post Office....by pulling out an AK-47 semi automatic rifle for all to see.......Yeah Baby !!!! |
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