Shipping a gun

[gunfun 3,931]

I have a question. I've gone through these links and couldn't find this...

- If I have a service, warranty, or gunsmith need and send my gun to them, I can do this if complying with the rules outlined above.

- When they ship it back to me, since I already own it... would they ship it directly back to me, or would it still need to go through an FFL?

 

I'm curious. I've got a gun in with a local gunsmith, but if that doesn't work out, I'd need to send it off to someone that could nail the issue.

 

What the guy said above was correct. However, the hitch is this: if your gunsmith sends it in for warranty, they'll send it back through him and it may involve a fee. If you send it in, it goes back to your door. If you aren't worried about theft from your doorstep, the latter is usually preferable.

[user496 0]

Shipping a firearm comes with specific regulations that need to be followed closely. It’s important to check both federal and state laws to ensure compliance. If you're shipping a gun to another individual, it generally needs to go through a licensed Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder. For shipping to yourself or a licensed dealer, be sure to use a carrier that handles firearms, like UPS or FedEx, as the U.S. Postal Service only allows certain types of firearms to be shipped under strict guidelines.

Always pack the firearm securely and declare it properly to the shipping carrier. Make sure you’ve done your research on the laws specific to the locations you're shipping from and to. Safety and compliance are key!