Posted: 12/8/2009 5:47:18 PM EDT
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Hi Guys
I just had a quick question about shipping a rifle out of state. Any problem shipping a rifle directly to a FFL out of state who will accept them from an individual ? If it is ok,whats the protocol to follow ? Thanks |
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Completely legal. Ship via your carrier of choice. I generally use UPS just to get a real tracking number, and they're often a little cheaper than USPS.
No ammo in the same box, no markings to indicate it's a firearm. Long guns don't have to go overnight, either (handguns do). Insure it for whatever you feel is appropriate. |
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I just get a copy of his FFL ?... Do I need to send a copy of my license or anything ? Any suggestions on what to ship it in and where to get it ? You probably won't get a copy of his FFL; instead ask for the FFL number so you can do the ATF EZ Check. Make sure you're only shipping to the address it validates to. Some FFLs will ask for a copy of your driver's license, some just want name, address, maybe DOB. Ask the FFL in advance what he wants/needs from you. A cheap-ass padded plastic rifle case and a cardboard box works, or you can tear apart and re-tape boxes to fit... that's what I did, and it was a royal pain in the butt! Ask your local pusher if he has any extra boxes he was getting rid of. |
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Quoted: I just get a copy of his FFL ?... Do I need to send a copy of my license or anything ? Any suggestions on what to ship it in and where to get it ? Bring a file copy of his FFL (have him fax you one if possible) to UPS just in case its asked for. I usually ship rifles in a plastic case and if not a case pack well with bubble wrap along with newspaper/styrofoam nuggets, get a cardboard box according to what your packing. I get cardboard boxes from a local place that deals in shipping containers. |