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HankT wrote:
rpyne wrote:
HankT wrote:
rpyne
wrote:
So, does anyone know of a carrier that will allow you to ship a firearm to yourself? Reading the above references, both FedEx and UPS require that one party be a licensee.
thx997303
wrote:
I was looking at the ATF website, and came across this
(B9) May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity? [ Back]
Yes. A person may ship a firearm to himself or herself in care of another person in the State where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner. Persons other than the owner should not open the package and take possession of the firearm...
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum52/29233.html
I never asked if it was legal to do so, I asked if anyone knew of a carrier that would take the shipment. Just because BATF says you can do it doesn't mean you can find a carrier that will accept the shipment.
UPS. Fed Ex.
Fed Ex
Customers must observe the following procedures to ship firearms, including handguns, via Fed Ex:
FedEx Express can only accept and deliver firearms between areas served in the U.S. under the following conditions: You agree to tender shipments of firearms to us only
when either the shipper or recipient is a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, licensed dealer or licensed collector and is not prohibited from making such shipments by federal, state or local regulations. The shipper and recipient must be of legal age as identified by applicable state law.
Firearms must be shipped FedEx Priority Overnight service. FedEx cannot ship or deliver firearms C.O.D. or with a signature release. Upon presenting the package for shipment, the person tendering the shipment to FedEx is required to notify the FedEx employee who accepts the package that the package contains a firearm. The outside of the package must not be marked, labeled or otherwise identify that the package contains a firearm. Firearms shipments cannot be placed in a FedEx Express Drop Box.
You also agree not to ship firearms loaded or with ammunition in the same package. Ammunition is an explosive and must be shipped separately as dangerous goods. The shipper and recipient are required to comply with all applicable government regulations and laws including those pertaining to labeling. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms can provide assistance.
http://www.fedex.com/us/services/termsa ... earms.html
As for UPS, I am finding conflicting information. In some places they specify that one party must be a licensee and in others they don't.
