Tried to ship a scope via Ups 3rd party store and was refused. Called corporate to ask what was the issue they told me that any part to a gun could not be shipped. This is Ups policy. UPS accepts firearm parts for shipment, provided the part is not a "firearm" as defined under federal law; the contents of the package cannot be assembled to form a firearm; and the package otherwise complies with federal, state, and local law. (Note:Receivers or frames of a firearm and firearm mufflers/silencers (also referred to as suppressors) are considered "firearms" and are accepted for transportation only if shipped in accordance with UPS's requirements for shipping firearms.) I must be missing something????
Rifle Scopes UPS will not ship a scope
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That's total BS. We ship scopes with UPS every day. I'm not saying it's BS what you're saying, I'm saying UPS will accept riflescopes. Most of our vendors that only sell sports optics, including riflescopes, ship with UPS
3rd party store
That's the key.
They have little to nothing to do with the "real UPS" and run by their own rules. I have a hard time getting 3rd party UPS places to take my companies UPS number to ship things.
Machine parts, telescopes, plastic handles. You have to get creative with 3rd party UPS places to take stuff.
That's the key.
They have little to nothing to do with the "real UPS" and run by their own rules. I have a hard time getting 3rd party UPS places to take my companies UPS number to ship things.
Machine parts, telescopes, plastic handles. You have to get creative with 3rd party UPS places to take stuff.
lol don't tell them what's in it.
shipped a whole rifle to an FFL via ups the other day. i ship scopes every other week. what mama don't know don't hurt
shipped a whole rifle to an FFL via ups the other day. i ship scopes every other week. what mama don't know don't hurt
Yes. Never go to a UPS store. Seriously I’ve had nothing but problems with the UPS stores. Even the main hub is a pain in the ass sometimes to if no one knows what they are doing. Even though it’s a pain in the ass it saves time going to the hub. Now here they want to see what you are shipping before it gets sealed up. FedEx is never an issue just more expensive
UPS stores won't shipped ammo or any gun parts but if you take them to an actual UPS shipping location and not one of the franchise owned "mailbox" stores you should be golden.
Greg
Agreed. Here is what they told me only by Ups store corporate. " We have internal rules that apply that are not posted to the public " " If you ship a scope and it can be attached to a gun we can confiscate it" These people r crazy bias against gun ownership is what I got from the whole experience.
If you're local to us come in and we'll ship it for you 
it's optical glass in a protective aluminum housing.
Went to usps was a breeze. I will not use Ups for any reason I do not like prejudice companies....
I just sent these on Monday with no issue.
Sorry to add to that I believe the store owner can make up his own set of rules. I had some time today to get to the bottom of it all. I have yet to other than a bunch of run around. Just wanted to put it out there. I am also a ffl/Sot I told them I would happily give my ffl to them and still denied. What a joke of a company.
I went to Usps no problem. The lady there was very friendly and familiar with 2nd amendment stuff even know scopes have nothing to do with it. Just putting out there.
I'm just frustrated with the bias. Post a big sign that says we dont deal with anything gun related done.
Where are u located? Maybe you can give me a official ruling on what Ups actually says.If you're local to us come in and we'll ship it for you
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I've had a couple of run in's w/ UPS. I once had to come back on another day to ship "swaged copper clad ingots" to a friend.
Another time when asked, I truthfully said I was shipping "KAHR" parts.?
Another time when asked, I truthfully said I was shipping "KAHR" parts.?
A few of months ago I was at a UPS store to ship several parts to a friend in Colorado. When I was told that "gun parts" cannot be shipped, I promptly and gladly shared they were for an urban art project helping address the impact of violence. They immediately shipped my items.
If the ups stores won't ship firearm parts, does that mean they won't ship screws, springs and pins too?
I refuse to use the so called ups stores. I'll take my business elsewhere.
For normal legal shipments, I can have a buddy that owns a business make ups pick my items up for me....
Just sayin
I refuse to use the so called ups stores. I'll take my business elsewhere.
For normal legal shipments, I can have a buddy that owns a business make ups pick my items up for me....
Just sayin
Wow. I had plenty of time today to research and find out what is going on. I have found out that most Ups stores will ship "gun parts" it does not to seem to b policy just individual store owners. I cannot believe they r able to do what they want based off whatever they want to do.A few of months ago I was at a UPS store to ship several parts to a friend in Colorado. When I was told that "gun parts" cannot be shipped, I promptly and gladly shared they were for an urban art project helping address the impact of violence. They immediately shipped my items.
Ive had several problems with various store fronts of several shipping companies... the bottom line usually is that the company will ship what ever you want. The individual you happen to be talking with is just an idiot and rejects anything firearm related.
The moment you mention any trigger words such as; trigger, assult rifle, gun, firearm, powder, primers, pistol grip, flash hider, telescoping stock and apparently scope, its all over.
Anything firearms related i just tell them the box contains “tools for precision work”... i mean, its not a lie.
The moment you mention any trigger words such as; trigger, assult rifle, gun, firearm, powder, primers, pistol grip, flash hider, telescoping stock and apparently scope, its all over.
Anything firearms related i just tell them the box contains “tools for precision work”... i mean, its not a lie.
https://www.ups.com/us/en/help-center/packaging-and-supplies/special-care-shipments/firearms.page
UPS Customer Centers >>>> The UPS Stores
UPS Customer Centers >>>> The UPS Stores
As others have said...
- “Machined parts”
- “Sporting Goods”
- “Telescopes”
All work well without issue. I always use USPS for shipping stuff because it seems to be cheaper, faster, and less hassle, but I never had any issue with UPS or FedEx either.
- “Machined parts”
- “Sporting Goods”
- “Telescopes”
All work well without issue. I always use USPS for shipping stuff because it seems to be cheaper, faster, and less hassle, but I never had any issue with UPS or FedEx either.
Quit being a drama queen and become an educated customer.
Go to the UPS website and read what UPS Stores (which are NOT owned by UPS) will and will not ship. Then use the same website to learn how UPS itself will ship firearms and firearm parts.
And before you ask, no I'm not going to look any of it up for you.
If you're local to us come in and we'll ship it for you
lol sounds like he's probably from around here if they're giving him shit over shipping a scope
This is nothing new. I went through the same issues 8+ years ago. I just got creative with the descriptions.
I recently had a similar issue at a UPS store. They wouldn't ship a barrel that wasn't attached to anything. I tried politely explaining it was just a metal tube and she absolutely refused to ship it. I know UPS ships firearm related items all the time...they're the ones that delivered the barrel to me when I originally got it. As well as hundreds of other parts and ACTUAL firearms I've purchased in the past. I tried to get in touch with customer service but sat on hold and noone ever picked up. But according to the guy that first picked up the phone if you go to The UPS Store they're supposed to follow UPS policy and procedure.
This. Go to a UPS Customer Service Center - they will ship it. Or ship it via USPS priority.
I opened an account with FedEx. Print shipping label at home and drop off at Fedex/Kinkos. Never an issue.
The key is to have a UPS or FedEx account so you don't have to tell anyone anything. Drop and go. Done.
Also with Fedex I schedule pickups. 2 bucks usually. Come directly to your house and can/will pick up ammo, firearms, or whatever. Same as driving down to the Hub. The drivers have never asked me whats in the box, ever. And I just had 200lbs of ammo picked up for shipment last week. I helped the guy load it up and no question was even asked.
I was at UPS here in my area 2 weeks ago and I used a box that said midway USA on it. Guy said you cant re-use those boxes. I asked him, why is that? He replied, they ship ammo and other dangerous goods in those boxes and the residual "fumes" or "powder", can and will explode upon shipping in those boxes. I just started laughing. He didn't think that was funny and wouldn't take my package. Even though I was shipping a pair of binoculars.
Look at the original post I have done research this is a store owners discretion. But thanks for chiming in.
Further more maybe I'm a drama queen but if u would like I can happily provide you with the telephone number so u can ask yourself. I really dont care if someone refuses service to me its America you are allowed to do that but post a sign or some sh*t.
Yes I'm not a keyboard warrior and not talking down to anyone just
You are right and that's what I did no big deal just sharing my experience.
Yes that's what I called corporate and they agree apparently the stores have their own set of rules.
Yes ups ships alot of the class 3 stuff to me that's why I was amazed the store couldn't ship a scope I called 10 others said no problem.
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I have shipped pistols for warranty work UPS. When they ask I just say machined parts. Go to the actual UPS facility. Stay away from the franchise store. They don't know shit. I've also shipped a SKS barreled action via the USPS. This time though I knew it was fine but the clerk freaked so I said bring out the post master. All he asked was is there ammo in the box I said no and he said fine.
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