Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

[JJRawr]

I'm unclear on this. As long as a buyer is 18 or older you can sell and ship a rifle without an ffl right? I know with handguns it's a bit different

 

[JCH]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

No.

Rifles must ship to an FFL. In some states you can ship to another resident in that state.

You can also ship rifles to someone else's address if you are coming to that state to hunt or shoot in a competition.

 

[RegularGuy]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

You can ship it, but it has to be received by an FFL

 

[mpmilton]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

But keep in mind, some FFLs wont/dont like to receive from individuals so check with the FFL to be sure first

 

[jbuck88]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

same state is ok, per ATF, for a rifle. not sure on pistols.

And anything that crosses state lines that you are not shipping to your self NEEDS to go to a FFL.

 

[jasonk]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

OP, give us more details about your transaction, like where you and the buyer live, etc....we'll try to assist.

 

[JRose]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

The way I have always understood it is that unless your transferring a weapon (ie selling it) you don't have to go through an FFL. That being said, I'd look into that states rules. I would never assume anything in a state like California, for example.

 

[Sportin Wood]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

If you sell FTF or ship within your same state (as long as both parties are state residents), no FFL transactions are required. If you are shipping any firearm out of state, even one inch over state lines, it needs to be mailed to the FFL of the buyers choice.

 

[Dsully]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

I just shipped my Barrett M99 to Barrett FedEx ground and they will be shipping it back to me the same way. No FFL needed

 

[TN-MadDog]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

BATFE FAQs

Hope that helps.

 

[cal50]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jbuck88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">same state is ok, per ATF, for a rifle. not sure on pistols.

And anything that crosses state lines that you are not shipping to your self NEEDS to go to a FFL. </div></div>

State internal (Ohio) you can ship a handgun or rifle to a legal recipient. The carrier will be the only snag. Rifles are easy but handguns must go next day air per FedEx and UPS internal regs. Also they have a requirement that handguns go to a "dealer" or FFL holder (at least Fedex does).

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dsully</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just shipped my Barrett M99 to Barrett FedEx ground and they will be shipping it back to me the same way. No FFL needed</div></div>

Seriously? I'm quite certain that Barrett holds an FFL there bud. An FFL dealer is allowed to ship it back to the return address for work done on the rifle.

OP just to cover your ass if your selling it always ship it to an FFL. If the guy has a problem with that then he probably can't legally obtain one. Having the rifle shipped to an FFL or even taken to one if your close to each other leaves a paper trail that shows the rifle is no longer in your possession. The only exception I would ever make is for Family, or really close friends. Remember if he has a problem going to a FFL Dealer there are other's that would buy it and have it shipped to their FFL.

 

[BapZander]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

I would only suggest that unless it is FTF and you know your local laws, only ship to an FFL that accepts private transactions, and always call the dealer first to make sure - don't just let the buyer say "ship it to XXY". It is not right and a pain but that's how it is.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

If the person it's going to provides you a copy of an FFL check it using the ez check on the ATF website. If the FFL dealer takes possession of the rifle it's now the buyers ordeal. If he didn't make sure they accepted personal transfers they will either charge him to ship it back, charge him an extra fee for being stupid, or sell it themselves. You don't have to do the leg work as the seller.

 

[Dsully]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HillbillyfromAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dsully</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just shipped my Barrett M99 to Barrett FedEx ground and they will be shipping it back to me the same way. No FFL needed</div></div>

Seriously? I'm quite certain that Barrett holds an FFL there bud. An FFL dealer is allowed to ship it back to the return address for work done on the rifle.

OP just to cover your ass if your selling it always ship it to an FFL. If the guy has a problem with that then he probably can't legally obtain one. Having the rifle shipped to an FFL or even taken to one if your close to each other leaves a paper trail that shows the rifle is no longer in your possession. The only exception I would ever make is for Family, or really close friends. Remember if he has a problem going to a FFL Dealer there are other's that would buy it and have it shipped to their FFL. </div></div>

Maybe that's the case then

 

[Smsnipes]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

We ship UPS everyday all day from my place of work, and I know shipping firarms is a UPS no-no. Had a customer ship a rifle to a customer of his and it was damaged in shipment and I never heard the end of it from UPS.

 

[Keyser Söze]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know shipping firarms is a UPS no-no.</div></div>

Wrong.

UPS allows shipment of firearms, in fact they are the most firearm friendly shipping company.

 

[m1garand30064]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Keyser Söze</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know shipping firarms is a UPS no-no.</div></div>

Wrong.

UPS allows shipment of firearms, in fact they are the most firearm friendly shipping company.</div></div>

This is correct. However, you must ship from a hub or schedule a pick up. A ups store won't accept it.

 

[chansen49]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?



Fed ex is gun friendly too.


From a hub like UPS...

 

[Smsnipes]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

Bottum line is this. In order to ship a firearm it must either have a call tag from the dealer and/or manufacture. (a pre-paid label) Or it must be shipped from a license holder. You may find a store that ships UPS who claims they can ship firearms, but they are wrong. I have talked to UPS about this before as stated. Bottum line is take it to an FFL Dealer. In the case of the firearm that we shipped, it was insured at $6,000.00 and was literally destroyed by UPS. Once they realized that we did not hold an FFL the insurance went right out the window. Take it from someone who found out the hard way...

 

[Keyser Söze]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m1garand30064</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Keyser Söze</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know shipping firarms is a UPS no-no.</div></div>

Wrong.

UPS allows shipment of firearms, in fact they are the most firearm friendly shipping company.</div></div>

This is correct. However, you must ship from a hub or schedule a pick up. A ups store won't accept it. </div></div>

Yep.

I just found that out last week actually. I usually just leave my packages over with the other packages at the UPS store when I drop stuff off since the employees are usually busy. I have shipped a couple rifles through them in the past few years too, not knowing it wasn't allowed. Anyway, I went to drop a rifle off last week, and the manager said "Hey do you mind if I ask you a question?" "Sure, whats up?" "Is that a rifle?" I told him yes, and he informed me that I had to drive to the hub to drop it off because they couldn't send it out through the UPS store. I didn't know that until he told me. Oops.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bottum line is this. In order to ship a firearm it must either have a call tag from the dealer and/or manufacture. (a pre-paid label) Or it must be shipped from a license holder. You may find a store that ships UPS who claims they can ship firearms, but they are wrong. I have talked to UPS about this before as stated. Bottum line is take it to an FFL Dealer. In the case of the firearm that we shipped, it was insured at $6,000.00 and was literally destroyed by UPS. Once they realized that we did not hold an FFL the insurance went right out the window. Take it from someone who found out the hard way...</div></div>

It sounds like you got screwed, but your wrong. A person without an FFL is fine as long as they ship it to an FFL Holder. Alot of the time UPS keeps businesses in their systems, but if not they ask you to provide a copy of they FFL. If you take it to a UPS Store and say it's an heirloom or skirt around the FFL then your screwed if something happens to it.

 

[Smsnipes]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HillbillyfromAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bottum line is this. In order to ship a firearm it must either have a call tag from the dealer and/or manufacture. (a pre-paid label) Or it must be shipped from a license holder. You may find a store that ships UPS who claims they can ship firearms, but they are wrong. I have talked to UPS about this before as stated. Bottum line is take it to an FFL Dealer. In the case of the firearm that we shipped, it was insured at $6,000.00 and was literally destroyed by UPS. Once they realized that we did not hold an FFL the insurance went right out the window. Take it from someone who found out the hard way...</div></div>

It sounds like you got screwed, but your wrong. A person without an FFL is fine as long as they ship it to an FFL Holder. Alot of the time UPS keeps businesses in their systems, but if not they ask you to provide a copy of they FFL. If you take it to a UPS Store and say it's an heirloom or skirt around the FFL then your screwed if something happens to it. </div></div>

Your so wrong your not even close...Where did you get this information?

UPS accepts packages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) for transportation from and between licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, and licensed collectors (as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code), law enforcement agencies of the United States (or of any department or agency of the United States), law enforcement agencies of any state or department agency (or political subdivision of any state), from and between persons not otherwise prohibited from shipping firearms by federal, state or local law, and when such shipment complies with all federal, state and local laws applicable to the shipper, recipient, and package

Don't beleive me call em up. Hubs Dealers with FFL's and call tags. PERIOD!

 

[mouse07410]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">UPS accepts packages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) for transportation from and between licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, and licensed collectors (as defined in Title 18, Chapter 44 of the United States Code), law enforcement agencies of the United States (or of any department or agency of the United States), law enforcement agencies of any state or department agency (or political subdivision of any state), <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'">from and between persons not otherwise prohibited from shipping firearms by federal, state or local law, and when such shipment complies with all federal, state and local laws applicable to the shipper, recipient, and package</span></span>

Don't beleive me call em up. Hubs Dealers with FFL's and call tags. PERIOD!</div></div>
I must be dense - but how does the quote you provided make it a UPS rules or US Code violation for a rifle owner to ship it via UPS to the manufacturer or to an FFL holder?

<span style="font-style: italic">One might even claim - based on the above quote - that within the state one can ship a rifle directly to a buyer. Wisdom (or lack of!) of doing that aside.</span>

 

[Kevlars]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

Ok -- got tired of reading this ... I just finished doing this so here it goes. If you are selling an item it must go through or to a FFL (make sure that the item is legal in the state you are shipping)- hand guns overnight and long guns can go ground.

If you already own the weapon and needs to go for service or upgrades (ie painting). It can be shipped directly to that individual and shipped back to the owner/shipper address only. Big deal here as I wanted it to be delieved to an alternat address of where I was going to be -- same state same county -- and no go .. has to go back to the orgnial address. Now how do you say does UPS fit into all of this.

UPS stores are a waste of space in my opinion as they usually deny shipping of any firearm (some exceptions) even though UPS does allow it to be shipped as long as a few rules are followed. No ammunition is permitted in the case with the weapon, no distinguising marks stating it is a firearm. That it is not being shipped to a person that has purchased it that has not gone through the FFL process. Further Signature is required.

This is the instructions that were given me at the UPS hub when I shipped my rifle out to get painted across state lines.

Now to the person that got screwed ... ya you got screwed as it is non of UPS's business if you are or are not a FFL if they find out that you are not then they can refere it to the BATFE that does not negate your claim. I specifically called UPS on this and asked them and they said that if a shipment does get shipped incorrectly meaning that a sale of a weapon did not go to a FFL they simply report it to the BATFE but they process the claim.

My advise ... find a lawyer.

 

[Smsnipes]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

Well as said before call and talk to them because you are misleading everyone reading this..The only thing you are correct about is no labels. The reason they want properly licensed personel shipping firarms i dont care if its been your was your you want it to be your is that so johnny doesnt send his .338 lapua with a loaded round in the chamber.. I don't need a lawyer I ship thousands of packages each year and deal with UPS constantly, i'm not blowing wind. You're wrong plain and simply. Sorry It does not matter if he gun is in your name you can not send it for upgrades at any location. You can send barrels, mags, scopes whatever no the aaction or reciever.. Stop mis-leading people!

 

[fw707]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We ship UPS everyday all day from my place of work, and I know shipping firarms is a UPS no-no..</div></div>

Wrong.





<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HillbillyfromAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> A person without an FFL is fine as long as they ship it to an FFL Holder. </div></div>

Correct




<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">, from and between persons not otherwise prohibited from shipping firearms by federal, state or local law, and when such shipment complies with all federal, state and local laws applicable to the shipper, recipient, and package
</div></div>


Yep, there it is.





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[Keyser Söze]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

Lol, its like beating your head into a brick wall...

 

[Smsnipes]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

All I can say is if you want to risk shipping a gun from anywhere bu the places i've metioned above you better get your pocket book ready when the gun is lost or damaged because once they find out what is in the box your in screwed. You are so wrong it pisses me off.

http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/packaging/guidelines/firearms.html

 

[JCH]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All I can say is if you want to risk shipping a gun from anywhere bu the places i've metioned above you better get your pocket book ready when the gun is lost or damaged because once they find out what is in the box your in screwed. You are so wrong it pisses me off.

http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/packaging/guidelines/firearms.html




</div></div>

You are still wrong. Don't hate...

 

[fw707]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> You are so wrong it pisses me off.

</div></div>

Better pissed off than pissed on.

 

[JCH]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Read the first part of that quote and you'll awser your own question. I have yet to hear anyone hear say they called UPS to ask this question to an agent. I'm right..LICENSED are you licensed? </div></div>

You are wrong. To ship (as an individual) to an FFL I place a copy of my DL and a scan copy of the FFL that the rifle is going to in with the rifle. I show another copy of the FFL at the hub along with my driver's license and send the rifle.


Sounds like you got screwed by someone who doesn't know their shit. Doesn't mean anything to anyone else.

 

[Smsnipes]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

Well get cought and the penalties of the CFA are enforced and i mean enforced...Do yourself a favor and ship it from a licesne holder a hub or call tag from a ffl holder. I'm done arguing my blood pressure i up enough. Good day.

 

[Neo]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

Actually a handgun can go USPS Priority Mail between two FFL holders. I get them in that way all the time.

 

[jasonk]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

Smsnipes....in short...you are WRONG!

WRONG!
WRONG!
WRONG!
WRONG!
WRONG!
WRONG!
WRONG!
WRONG!

They've tried to lead the horse to water, but you won't drink. I ship firearms (I'm not licensed) ALL THE TIME from my UPS hub. It's 100% legal and within their rules to do so.

Stop spreading misinformation on the this site, you're not helping anyone. Have YOU CALLED UPS? Have you even read the rules you keep talking about? Your reading comprehension needs a little help because again you are....say it with me.... WRONG!

 

[Adam B]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

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[wfjames22]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well get cought and the penalties of the CFA are enforced and i mean enforced...Do yourself a favor and ship it from a licesne holder a hub or call tag from a ffl holder. I'm done arguing my blood pressure i up enough. Good day. </div></div>

Who the f*** is the CFA? No need to get your blood pressure up because you lack reading comprehension skills. The info YOU posted from UPS states that individuals not prohibited by law CAN ship firearms through UPS.

 

[Keyser Söze]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have you even read the rules you keep talking about?</div></div>

The hilarious thing is, he actually copy and pasted the rules directly from UPS's site in one of his own posts, which proved he was wrong, yet he is still trying to argue like this is a battle of honor or something that he must win.

Like I said...like beating your head into a brick wall with this guy.

 

[Kevlars]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well as said before call and talk to them because you are misleading everyone reading this..The only thing you are correct about is no labels. The reason they want properly licensed personel shipping firarms i dont care if its been your was your you want it to be your is that so johnny doesnt send his .338 lapua with a loaded round in the chamber.. I don't need a lawyer I ship thousands of packages each year and deal with UPS constantly, i'm not blowing wind. You're wrong plain and simply. Sorry It does not matter if he gun is in your name you can not send it for upgrades at any location. You can send barrels, mags, scopes whatever no the aaction or reciever.. Stop mis-leading people! </div></div>

You are so messed up ... so I wasted 15 minutes of my life casue if I am wrong I will admit it. I just called my local UPS hub and asked to speak to a supervisor ... there is 5 minutes of wonderful music. Asked them the rules around shipping firearms within the state and between states. They verified what I stated and whate everyone else here has stated --YOU DONT NEED AN FFL unless you are transfering ownership !!! They gave me the section as it was our responisbilty to follow the rules. I even went the extra step and called my local FFL and asked him the same question. Same answer.

One of my friends had a saying ... no matter how well you feel .. if three people tell you are drunk -- SIT DOWN.

I mentioned that you need a lawyer cause you implied that you or a "friend" or "someone you know" lost a firearm valued at 6K.

Good luck to you --

 

[Kevlars]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Neoshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Actually a handgun can go USPS Priority Mail between two FFL holders. I get them in that way all the time. </div></div>

I have not shipped hand guns... only repeating what my FFL said ... since you have more experience ...

Please drive to the next window....

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

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only post worth the time it took to read this, lol

 

[JJRawr]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

Sorry this thread blew up! I haven't been on recently.

To be more specific I have a rifle I want to sell but I don't have a FFL. If I sell to a person who doesn't have an FFL I have to go through an FFL holder?

 

[stmcelroy]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJ Rawr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry this thread blew up! I haven't been on recently.

To be more specific I have a rifle I want to sell but I don't have a FFL. If I sell to a person who doesn't have an FFL I have to go through an FFL holder? </div></div>

If the buyer lives in a different state than you, then you must ship it to an FFL in that state.

In your own state you can sell directly to another resident of your state.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJ Rawr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry this thread blew up! I haven't been on recently.

To be more specific I have a rifle I want to sell but I don't have a FFL. If I sell to a person who doesn't have an FFL I have to go through an FFL holder?</div></div>

Here this is what I said earlier about it, just my .02

OP just to cover your ass if your selling it always ship it to an FFL. If the guy has a problem with that then he probably can't legally obtain one. Having the rifle shipped to an FFL or even taken to one if your close to each other leaves a paper trail that shows the rifle is no longer in your possession. The only exception I would ever make is for Family, or really close friends. Remember if he has a problem going to a FFL Dealer there are other's that would buy it and have it shipped to their FFL.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well as said before call and talk to them because you are misleading everyone reading this..The only thing you are correct about is no labels. The reason they want properly licensed personel shipping firarms i dont care if its been your was your you want it to be your is that so johnny doesnt send his .338 lapua with a loaded round in the chamber.. I don't need a lawyer I ship thousands of packages each year and deal with UPS constantly, i'm not blowing wind. You're wrong plain and simply. Sorry It does not matter if he gun is in your name you can not send it for upgrades at any location. You can send barrels, mags, scopes whatever no the aaction or reciever.. Stop mis-leading people!</div></div>

I have two questions for you
1) Where do you work?
2) Where do get all this bullshit info?

My reasons for asking
1) I don't want an idiot like you handling any firearm of mine
2) I might need to find bullshit info to post up for some laughs if I get really bored.

In your last post you say ship from a hub, does this mean you finally get it? If so then you could greatly improve your BP levels by attending a reading comp class. Everyone here knows and has said an individual has to to the hub, or schedule a pickup. The UPS STORE doesn't accept firearms, however, UPS does.

 

[Numb_Skull]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

Just tape the address your sending it to on the stock, put a couple stamps on it and lean it up against the mailbox. The mailman will pick it up in the morning.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

^^^LOL^^^^

 

[cal50]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Smsnipes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Read the first part of that quote and you'll awser your own question. I have yet to hear anyone hear say they called UPS to ask this question to an agent. I'm right..LICENSED are you licensed? </div></div>

You are wrong. To ship (as an individual) to an FFL I place a copy of my DL and a scan copy of the FFL that the rifle is going to in with the rifle. I show another copy of the FFL at the hub along with my driver's license and send the rifle.


Sounds like you got screwed by someone who doesn't know their shit. Doesn't mean anything to anyone else. </div></div>



Hey, I had a retail store dick tell me the same thing (Gander Mountain) that I could not ship a firearm. I made an honest attempt to inform him that it is in fact legal to do so and he had the same attitude of the original bone head in this thread. The same guy (Gander) told me silencers and MG's are all illegal also, go figure.

I went to the store looking for a cardboard box and got the free "education" from the gun pro dick.

Maybe Smsnipes works at Gander Mountain....

 

[n64atlas]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

I've been a FFL for 24 years. I know the regs. You must ship from a Hup as some have said. UPS pickup is also OK. You don't need a FFL to ship, You do need to ship to a FFL if out of the state where you live. Considering all the thefts these day, even in State I would ship to a FFL. I do have forms to ship directlyy to someone in the State, but prefer they come to the shop. Most UPS people don't know thier own regs. Get a copy and take it to the Hub when you ship.

 

[Smsnipes]

Re: Do you need a ffl to ship a rifle?

I'm going to to my best to clarify this. After about my first post I have been saying you can ship from a hub. Where I work is really none of your business but what I can tell you is that I work in sales distribution that ships items globaly each and everyday. To all the UPS store haters out there. UPS has different account setups in which certain items cannot be shipped aka. firearms from accounts with limits. They are not telling you take it to the hub because they dont want to ship your gun...They want to make the money for shipping your item trust me. There are ways of getting around this, such as obtaining the UPS account number of the dealer with an FFL in which the item intends to go(dealer not customer). Therefore I am basically creating a call tag with out the dealer having to mail it to me, of course the dealer will be recieving the charge for shipping. This is only if the dealer grants you thier number, some do some dont.
That is how it works. I was told this by 3 different UPS security / account supporvisors from UPS HQ, im pretty damn sure they are not bull shitting me...Even if i did hire a lawyer i'm sure i couldnt afford one good enough to get me anywhere against UPS.