Obscure Question -- USPS Form 1508 (Shipping Handguns)

[Nardo1895]

I've been doing a few USPS shipments for a client. My local PO has been super helpful and accommodating. I't dawned on me after I did the first shipment with them that they taped Form 1508, Statement by Shipper of Firearms, to the outside of the package.

The next time I came in with one to ship I told them there can't be anything on the outside of the package that indicates it contains a firearm. I suggested they contact a supervisor to find out what they are supposed to do with the 1508. For the second package they still including it on the box, but not where the word "Firearm" showed.

The third time I shipped, they said they never got an answer on what to do with Form 1508, so they started a file for them (Me actually -- I always wanted to be in a federal file somewhere)

I will have one more to ship soon and I'd like to know if any of you sage FFLs know what USPS is supposed to do with Form 1508?

Thanks

[OCArmory]

The post office is supposed to just retain a copy of it.

[Condorguns]

My post office keeps mine in a file there. They make a copy for me and keep one.

[kemasa]

As said on the form, they are to file it and retain it for one year. It should not be included with the package.

To make it easier on them and me, I bring in two copies, they keep one and I keep the other. I don't trust them to file it and I have heard of cases where insurance is denied unless you produce the form. As well, I want proof that I followed the law.

[XxWoodsHunterxX]

Mine says they keep them but who knows if they really do. I always keep a second copy with my invoice and scanned into my computer


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[Burbur]

Mine are kept in a binder, top shelf on the left above the desk behind the counter.

I assume