Shipping USPS?

[ruchik]

I am going to buy a gun from an online dealer and have it shipped to a local FFL, but the fact that they use USPS gives me pause. I was under the impression that all handguns HAD to be shipped either UPS or Fedex; does this rule only apply to those without an FFL? A handgun can be shipped from one FFL to another using USPS?

[leelaw]

FFLs may ship to FFLs via USPS. They need to declare the handgun, ship via at least Priority or faster mail, and fill out a form for the shipment.

[stevie]

01FFL to 01FFL can ship handguns USPS

[morrcarr67]

Except I believe there is a law in the People's Republic of California that says all handgun shipments coming into the state must be via next day air.

[hk91666]

01FFL to 01FFL can ship handguns USPS

Are you stating only 01 can ship via usps to 01 and not 03 to 01.

My reason for asking is I have 03 and will have to ship intrastate to an 01 FFL. Or do I have to go UPS or FEDEX overnight. Handgun I am shipping IS NOT C&R.

[Librarian]

Are you stating only 01 can ship via usps to 01 and not 03 to 01.

My reason for asking is I have 03 and will have to ship intrastate to an 01 FFL. Or do I have to go UPS or FEDEX overnight. Handgun I am shipping IS NOT C&R.

Yes. Only 01 FFL can submit handguns for shipment through USPS.

[leelaw]

Yes. Only 01 FFL can submit handguns for shipment through USPS.

07 FFLs may, as well. If the FFL is for dealing in firearms, and not collecting (03 FFL) or personal, then they may use USPS.

Except I believe there is a law in the People's Republic of California that says all handgun shipments coming into the state must be via next day air.

No such law.

[hk91666]

Thanks I guess UPS or FEDEX will get my business.

[zinfull]

It is not a CA law for over night delivery. FedEx and UPS got tired of paying for the guns that their employees stole so they made the customer pay for overnight in order to keep track the gun better.

jerry

[morrcarr67]

It is not a CA law for over night delivery. FedEx and UPS got tired of paying for the guns that their employees stole so they made the customer pay for overnight in order to keep track the gun better.

jerry

Well that's just wrong.

[chiselchst]

Well that's just wrong.

Agree with wrong, for whatever reason. But if a NON-FFL wants to ship a gun (to an FFL), that's "their" policy(s)...

I have purchased many a handgun that was shiped by the USPS from an FFL...(to my FFL).

But unless you have an FFL, it's gotta go the expensive route....

[hk91666]

So we have to pay more because their employees are thieves. Nice.

[gunenvy]

FFLs may ship to FFLs via USPS. They need to declare the handgun, ship via at least Priority or faster mail, and fill out a form for the shipment.

Fill out a 1508 for yes, but as far as how it ships, nope, can go parcel post for all it matters, but you would be a fool to not have some tracking.

[morrcarr67]

I was wondering. I have an 03 C&R FFL and have had Long guns sent to my house via USPS by an 01 FFL.
I'm guessing that he field out that form 1508 for shipping via USPS by a dealer. This is what it says:

The undersigned is a manufacturer of firearms or bona fide dealer therein, and the parcels presented for mailing herewith are customary trade shipments or other articles for repair or replacement of parts. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the addresses are manufacturers of firearms or bona fide dealers therein.

As an 03 I'm not a dealer per say. Did the 01 FFL break the law by sending it to me via USPS?

If for the purpose of form 1508 does a 03 C&R FFL fall under the classification of a Dealer?

If it does can I as an 03 C&R FFL holder ship via USPS to 01 and 03 FFL holders?

[gunenvy]

Long guns can be shipped by anyone through the post office, the restriction is on handguns being FFL only/1508 required.