post office problems?

[aghauler]

I also have shipped many C&R long guns without telling them what it was .I had a copy of the buyers G&R license in case I was questioned.

Same here, I've never been asked to declare the contents of the package only if fragile, hazardous or liquid. Usually the USPS clerk will say something like, "shipping more golf clubs?". However you do have to declare the contents if shipping common carrier, at least with UPS you do and have the receiving FFLs paperwork in yer pocket, I've been asked for that before at UPS, never at the PO and I always go prepared, it cuts down the frustration quotient.

[yellowsled]

+1 why disclose, all your doing is asking for problems.


If they ask, Ill tell them whats in there. I have my C&R so I have no reservations about shipping a C&R.

[Orlando]

+1 why disclose, all your doing is asking for problems.


If they ask, Ill tell them whats in there. I have my C&R so I have no reservations about shipping a C&R.

I agree, I have never read any USPS regualations saying that I must declare whats in the package

[kwansao]

that's what yelp is for

[yellowsled]

btw... when I send C&R firearms, I pull the bolt out and wrap that in bubble wrap seprately or do something to make the "firearm inoperable". Its more of a "barreled action with bolt"

[Orlando]

btw... when I send C&R firearms, I pull the bolt out and wrap that in bubble wrap seprately or do something to make the "firearm inoperable". Its more of a "barreled action with bolt"

No real need to ,atleast not with USPS.
Actually if you want to get real technical its not longer considered C&R once you remove the bolt as its not longer in original configuration

[metalliman545]

I was thinking of filing a complaint, but I've decided not to. I live in ga for 96 more hours. Back to good ol sunny ca. This what I've read her. And maybe if I do use usps again I just won't say since it is legal regardless and I never keep my old toys loaded.. Someone told her it was ok to ship since she said her 'boss' said its ok but she THINKS its illegal. I'm going to ship other stuff tomorrow, wonder what she's gunna think when she sees me in uniform lol

this is what I read to her after and got her to shut her mouth I did add postmasters and their employees since I'm guessing she was a shift manager

"Postmasters are not authorized to give opinions on
the legality of any shipment of rifles or shotguns.
Contact the nearest office of the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco and Firearms for further advice."

[xrMike]

I also have shipped many C&R long guns without telling them what it was .I had a copy of the buyers G&R license in case I was questioned.

I agree, I have never read any USPS regualations saying that I must declare whats in the package

If you're going to insure the package (which I've done a couple times, shipping, uh, ahem, various things), you have to declare the contents.

"Machined metal parts" always worked for me, and was still factual.

[Orlando]

If you're going to insure the package (which I've done a couple times, shipping, uh, ahem, various things), you have to declare the contents.

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I have shipped hundreds of insured packages with USPS and never once have been asked what was in the package.
UPS yes but USPS no

[xrMike]

I have shipped hundreds of insured packages with USPS and never once have been asked what was in the package.
UPS yes but USPS no

Well, I distinctly remember one of the boxes on the insurance form asks you to describe the contents of the package. I guess you aren't filling out your forms completely then. My post office workers will not accept my insurance money unless the form is filled out in full.

[paul0660]

Which post office? I don't believe this happened. It might be the first time you shipped firearms, it wasn't theirs.

Exciting story, however.

[Orlando]

I guess you aren't filling out your forms completely then. My post office workers will not accept my insurance money unless the form is filled out in full.

I have never ,ever filled out any forms at the USPS when shipping
Last week I shipped a $1300.00 rifle. I walked in the PO handed them the box, told them I wanted it to go Priority Mail , Insured for $1300.00
I handed them the money they handed me the insurance receipt. Done deal

[D2Shooter]

Originally Posted by xrMike View Post
If you're going to insure the package (which I've done a couple times, shipping, uh, ahem, various things), you have to declare the contents.

I have shipped hundreds of insured packages with USPS and never once have been asked what was in the package.
UPS yes but USPS no

I was thinking the same thing, maybe getting USPS & UPS confused.

[D2Shooter]

True but don't the license plates on the USPS vehicles say 'US Government"?I often wondered about that.

You're looking at some other agencies vehicles....Postal vehicles have no license plates on them.

[003]

Shipping a firearm by US Mail is not really much of an issue if you follow the rules. Generally only an FFL can send a hangun, but a private person can ship long guns as long as they are unloaded.


Below is a cut and paste from the postal regulations.


432 Mailability
432.1 General

The following conditions apply:

a Pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person (referred to as “handguns”) are nonmailable in the domestic mail, except as permitted in Exhibit 432.1 and DMM 601.11.1.

b. The disassembled parts of a handgun or other type of nonmailable firearm that can be readily reassembled as a weapon are nonmailable, except as permitted in Exhibit 432.1 and DMM 601.11.1 or 601.11.2.

c. Unloaded antique firearms sent as curios or museum pieces are generally permitted, as specified in Exhibit 432.1 and DMM 601.11.2.

d. Unloaded rifles and shotguns may be mailed if the mailer fully complies with the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Public Law 90—618) and 18 U.S.C. 921. 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 432.1b and c.