Non FFLs Can No Longer Ship Firearms with FEDEX

[Onomea]

Rule change a month or so ago, I was told. Found out the hard way when I sold a gun and went to ship it:



Wound up going through an FFL. Cost me just over $100. FFL shipped by UPS. Said he was required to ship 2nd day delivery. With UPS insured for $500, was over $60+ and the FFL wanted $35 for his packing and other efforts, plus 4% for use of a credit card. $103.17 total.

Good grief.

I am not happy. My local LGS in Hawaii used to charge me $10 or so, his USPS cost. That was, oh, six or seven years back tho.

Anybody got a better legal solution for a non-FFL for shipping handguns?

 

[SS336]

That’s too bad. Seems these things are getting harder and harder to do as well as more expensive.
But remember….” These are the good old days”.

 

[326MOD10]

That is a shame and will hurt business for Gunsmiths who don't have a shipping agreement with FEDEX.

I don't understand why your FFL couldn't go USPS for cheaper than UPS?

Might shop around and see if you can locate another FFL in your area to see if cheaper.

 

[Onomea]

The FFL who has done some transfers for/to me recently told me he doesn't ship for customers. Found another FFL locally who said he would, but, at that price, I will look further if I need to ship another gun...

 

[gunzo]

I don't care for FX anyway. Their shipping or receiving has generally been a problem for me when they are involved. So, I don't use them anyway.

Hoping here UPS doesn't follow their lead is all.

 

[Shark Bait]

I wonder if this will effect people shipping guns back to the manufacturer for service. I assume that since the manufacturer is an FFL holder and is paying for the shipping it should be okay.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I wonder if this will effect people shipping guns back to the manufacturer for service. I assume that since the manufacturer is an FFL holder and is paying for the shipping it should be okay.

Well I just shipped off a gun to S&W using their label in November. DOn't know how this will affect it.

 

[dmn57]

I've used ShipMyGun.com several times with positive results. They serve as an FFL holder and provide a shipping label. The most I've paid has been around $45 including insurance.

 

[Imissedagain]

Have not needed to ship anything but try this website.
Gun Shipping - Fast, Legal, Affordable

 

[Onomea]

I've used ShipMyGun.com several times with positive results. They serve as an FFL holder and provide a shipping label. The most I've paid has been around $45 including insurance.

Have not needed to ship anything but try this website.
Gun Shipping - Fast, Legal, Affordable

Thanks, guys. Good to know. I took a quick look at the site but could not figure out the process unless I actually started the process. How does it work? Do they ship you the box and then you pack and take your handgun to a participating FFL for shipment?

 

[Baxter6551]

My FFL ships vis USPS. Don’t know anything about the regulations with them, but I do know private citizens can’t.

 

[dmn57]

Thanks, guys. Good to know. I took a quick look at the site but could not figure out the process unless I actually started the process. How does it work? Do they ship you the box and then you pack and take your handgun to a participating FFL for shipment?

You follow the process through selecting the type of firearm, value and insurance then you select the buyer's FFL from a list based on zip code. Somewhere along the line you enter your info and payment method. A price is calculated, you pay it, and in a day or so you receive a shipping label. Pack the gun, add the label and drop it at UPS.

 

[ladder13]

Thanks, guys. Good to know. I took a quick look at the site but could not figure out the process unless I actually started the process. How does it work? Do they ship you the box and then you pack and take your handgun to a participating FFL for shipment?

I think this is how it works.
Shipmygun is the (your) FFL, or at least provides a label. They have a list of FFL’s on file who will accept the shipment, you enter the zip code destination.
You need to put some form of ID in the box.

Hopefully the receiving FFL in on their list, and the one the buyer uses, most importantly.

They can send a box or you can package the gun yourself.
I was going to use them once, but the buyers FFL knew nothing about them and didn’t want to know.

I wound up shipping UPS Next Day Air Saver with a long running 40% discount. NDAS satisfies the overnight stipulation for non FFL’s, but generally delivers later in the day at a huge discount to early in the day delivery.
Current UPS discount code is SOAR.

It took me awhile to learn the process.

 

[Onomea]

Thanks, Ladder13. That's a very helpful explanation.

 

[LVSteve]

Is this an Oregon thing, or nationwide?

 

[Onomea]

Is this an Oregon thing, or nationwide?

It is a FEDEX policy. As I understand it, their company's nationwide policy, and nothing to do with state or national governments.

 

[CB3]

I believe FedEx is incapable of supervising their personnel adequately to prevent theft and delays. This is a move to reduce their headaches and increase profits.

I FedEx’d a gun back to the manufacturer for repairs last fall. A FedEx employee in the local distribution center stole it before it left my city.

I had a revolver being returned from Taurus to my home last week. FedEx didn’t tell me when to expect the “Adult Signature Required” delivery, so no one was home when the driver came at noon. He left a door tag that said he would be back before 8pm for redelivery. I waited seven hours, called FX numerous times with no results other than “I’m sorry we can’t do anything”. Driver was tired apparently at the end of the day so he didn’t come back, even though this was a 2-day shipment and it was already the third day. Yes, I waited the next day (4th day) until 2 pm when he showed up, again with no notice from FX about the delivery. Over 12 hours waiting in-person for delivery.

Then they actually asked me for customer input on their service! Hah! I rarely ship a handgun anywhere anyway, so this is a welcome change that parallels my choice of not using Fedex any more and not just for handguns.

 

[hittman77]

Wonder if you had a 03 C&R FFL you could ship it with them?

And about the 4%, another good reason to carry cash.

 

[mike4sigs]

My FFL ships vis USPS. Don’t know anything about the regulations with them, but I do know private citizens can’t.

I believe NON-FFL holders can ship long Guns just not handguns.

 

[mike4sigs]

I've used ShipMyGun.com several times with positive results. They serve as an FFL holder and provide a shipping label. The most I've paid has been around $45 including insurance.

i have never used it!
But i just did Quick look around on the Website looked like i could ship a Handgun from Northeast Indiana to Portland Oregan for $57 and change. I am thinking if i sell any handguns i will probably use it .