I need to ship a rifle to someone across the country. I'm in the process of obtaining their FFL info and am unsure as to which delivery system to use. Should I use a local FFL dealer where I am from to send it to the FFL out there? Or just package it up and send it through Fed Ex or UPS to their FFL? I have the original packaging that the rifle came in from the factory. I'm unsure as how to proceed. If any one with experience with this process could give me some pointers I would appreciate it.
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Shipping a rifle..
- Thread starter Friar
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Re: Shipping a rifle..
get the copy of the FFL and verify it on the ATF website
package the rifle well
put a clear copy of your driver's license in with the rifle
ship via UPS or FedEx to the FFL Attn to the new buyer
keep shipping information for your records....
it is that easy.
get the copy of the FFL and verify it on the ATF website
package the rifle well
put a clear copy of your driver's license in with the rifle
ship via UPS or FedEx to the FFL Attn to the new buyer
keep shipping information for your records....
it is that easy.
Re: Shipping a rifle..
These are the general requirements I go by when shipping a firearm.
A non-licensee wishing to ship a firearm to a licensee needs to do the following:
1. Determine that the licensee will accept a firearm shipped by a non-licensee. Federal law does not require that licensees accept shipments from non-licensees, and many licensees choose not to accept shipments from non-licensees.
2. Determine that the licensee has a valid FFL.
3. Package the gun in a non-descript box.
4. Ship the firearm insured with some form of delivery confirmation.
5. Ship the gun in compliance with the applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and the USPS or contract carrier's tariff governing such shipments.
Confirming the Status of a Licensee
Some Licensees will not provide a copy of their FFL to non-licensees.
To confirm that a person is a licensee request the:
1. Name under which the license was issued (i.e., can be an individual's name or business name),
2. First three and last five digits of their FFL number (#-##-XXX-XX-XX-#####), and
3. Official premise business and mailing addresses.
This information allows the non-licensee to verify the validity of the FFL using EZCheck.
To do this, go to the EZCheck website; enter in the first three and last five numbers provided by the licensee. The system will respond with a new screen, showing the license number. expiration date, licensee name, trade name, premise address, mailing address:, Letter of Authorization (LOA) issue date, and LOA expiration date.
Print a copy of the EZCheck results and attach it to the bill of sale that is your record that you verified the licensee’s status.
Hope this helps
These are the general requirements I go by when shipping a firearm.
A non-licensee wishing to ship a firearm to a licensee needs to do the following:
1. Determine that the licensee will accept a firearm shipped by a non-licensee. Federal law does not require that licensees accept shipments from non-licensees, and many licensees choose not to accept shipments from non-licensees.
2. Determine that the licensee has a valid FFL.
3. Package the gun in a non-descript box.
4. Ship the firearm insured with some form of delivery confirmation.
5. Ship the gun in compliance with the applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and the USPS or contract carrier's tariff governing such shipments.
Confirming the Status of a Licensee
Some Licensees will not provide a copy of their FFL to non-licensees.
To confirm that a person is a licensee request the:
1. Name under which the license was issued (i.e., can be an individual's name or business name),
2. First three and last five digits of their FFL number (#-##-XXX-XX-XX-#####), and
3. Official premise business and mailing addresses.
This information allows the non-licensee to verify the validity of the FFL using EZCheck.
To do this, go to the EZCheck website; enter in the first three and last five numbers provided by the licensee. The system will respond with a new screen, showing the license number. expiration date, licensee name, trade name, premise address, mailing address:, Letter of Authorization (LOA) issue date, and LOA expiration date.
Print a copy of the EZCheck results and attach it to the bill of sale that is your record that you verified the licensee’s status.
Hope this helps
