Since I do not get ammo delivered to my house, I have no idea as to the answer of the following question. A friend complained to me that a Fedex driver wanted to scan his drivers license before he would release an ammo shipment to him. Is this normal?
I’ve had untold cases of ammo dropped off on my front porch, but mine all come via UPS, and I never opt for the “signature required” shipping option. My driver only knocks on the door for a signature for firearms shipments about 30% of the time. (Porch pirates aren’t a thing here.)
Google tells me that FedEx started scanning IDs for any “adult signature required” items last year.
#CH4 That's the problem. It's ammo, not guns. IfI buy a gun online, it's FFL-FFL.
Not necessarily. While a C&R eligible firearm is going from a FFL to an FFL technically the C&R Holder does not have a storefront. So it could be left on the porch if no one is home.
Was your friend in Florida also? If so, then the driver was either politically motivated and on a crusade, or just ignorant..
Yes, he is in Florida. However, remember we are a Red State, not a Blue State. Could be the driver was a transplant from one of those west coast Blue States.
One of the big three shippers has a option to choose a specific person to receive package, may have to show driver license.
Plus proof of age.
I can't drive to UPS to ship ammo like I used too, they closed down all the service centers near me.
Shucks !!
I can see both sides. I will not provide a copy of my drivers license to a delivery company, signature yes license no.
Also I am 100 percent sure that clicking that I am over 18 is never abused.
I've never been asked for an ID on an ammo or component shipment, but then again I gave my delivery driver a box of small pistol primers for Christmas.
Never have I had to show anything or even sign when I’ve requested it. I finally bought a motion camera that alerts my phone/iPad with live recording video after a few thousand rounds were left sitting on my front porch several years ago. They just drop it off (FedEx and UPS) and run back to the truck. Don’t knock or ring the doorbell either. I also hate the fact they give me an 8 hour delivery window. That really helps…
Okay i did not read all the post word for word. However, i have a Question.
And a statement.
How does the Drivers Know what is in the Box?
The Driver was probably just doing what the handheld told them to do.
Not everyone has a driver’s license. What happens then ?
Do you, honestly, know anyone over the age of 16 that is a shooter that does not have a drivers license? Get serious. Then a state ID card would suffice.
Back to OP. The scan is company policy for "Adult signature required" deliveries, and the driver is simply complying with rules because he wants to keep his job! Why it that such a big deal? You should be glad he is conscientious enough to comply with the rules!
Okay i did not read all the post word for word. However, i have a Question.
And a statement.
How does the Drivers Know what is in the Box?
The Driver was probably just doing what the handheld told them to do.
Ammo shipments have a sticker on them. Small arms, I believe.
many versions, should be same rules, but not always
I have a Fed Ex account, and I buy and ship guns and ammo. I also have a C&R FFL and can and do receive C&R guns at my house, and have shipped C&R guns direct to other C&R holders residences.
As far as ammo is concerned the shipper must apply a "Limited Quantity" sticker (NOT the old blue small arms ammunition sticker...that one is obsolete). Limited Quantity can be perfume, ammo and even some other item if I recall.
My local Fed-Ex driver is usually the same guy for the last couple years and yes....he does scan the backside of my Virginia Drivers license which has a barcode. It is a Fed-Ex rule, not the drivers choice and he has told me that by doing so he has confirmed that the package (whether gun, ammo or perfume) was delivered to the addressee in person exactly to the labels airway bill.
I don't personally have any problems with this "rule" as it protects Fed-Ex, their employees, me and my family and I don't worry about porch pirates because things are not just left on the porch.
Heck...even Lowes and Home Depot scan my drivers license after I put in my phone number for military discount so no big deal there either.
Okay i did not read all the post word for word. However, i have a Question.
And a statement. How does the Drivers Know what is in the Box?
The Driver was probably just doing what the handheld told them to do.
From what I have been told from a couple different drivers after a while they recognize company names and addresses.They may not know exactly whats in the carton but they have a real good idea!
Thats even if the company uses a separate identity to send or receive items.
I really don't have a problem with this even though I've never had to do it. As long as it gets to the right address and is undamaged and correct it's ok with me.
ive had mine scanned..if their ever was a problem id want to know who recieved it..iv had an empty box delivered before by ups and everbody wanted to play stupid..took a week to get the money back even with insurance...cheap insurance to me..
I could care less if they scan my DL. It gets scanned at Walmart when I buy ammo there, also if I buy a bottle of wine there. The gun shop scans it when buying guns or ammo. All the grocery stores scan it for liquor purchases. Everybody else looks at it more than I do............ Just asked the question that I did for a friend.
Our civil division was the in SO building for many years, and the oddest thing about my orders was that they were only in case lots. Worked funny hours and would sometimes sign for their stuff if I could, although I did refuse to sign for cars and had a deputy sent in from the road for those.
I used to have ammo delivered to my office in the courthouse before then, and once they just left case on the counter of another office due to lunch. Now that we are all in one building again, I just let our receptionist know and she takes care of it if I am not there.
actually all ammunition is shipped hazmat,, that 20$ shipping fee is only to take money from the customer, a stupid tax because it doesnt mandate anything on the drivers to do anything.
That's not correct. Primers and powder incur a hazmat fee and the shipper must be approved by UPS. Up to 66#'s of ammunition can be shipped UPS ground with no hazmat fee, provided the new ORM-D sticker is on the box. There are other UPS and State restrictions, so you better know the rules and State laws.
I have had to present my DL to the FedEx driver when receiving primer or powder.
UPS leaves the same items and drives off.
I have learned not to order items from companies that insist on "signature required" and ship by FedEx.
I have to go to the post office this morning to sign for a Lee crimping die that I ordered from Amazon.
You can be Director of the Department of Silly Walks if you wished to be so.
I will pay for yours if I can watch you attempt to board an airplane, present it to LE during a traffic stop, or enter a federal courthouse using it . . .
I will pay for yours if I can watch you attempt to board an airplane, present it to LE during a traffic stop, or enter a federal courthouse using it . . .
Got to have a DL or some sort of state ID card anymore. I inadvertently showed my Retired Military ID at the airport. They wanted my DL, not that military stuff.
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