Results 1 to 10 of 15
Thread: Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
Hybrid View
-
October 29th, 2008, 11:49 AM #1
Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
lets say i went home on leave to oregon and bought a new firearm. i know i cnat ship it through USPS, but CAN send it through UPS.
flying with a firearm can be done, yes i know, but it can be a PITA. so, can i send one to myself through UPS?This Space For Rent
-
October 29th, 2008, 11:53 AM #2
Re: Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
Handguns:
If you purchase a handgun from, or while, out of state, it must be shipped to an FFL in your state of residence for transfer. So the answer is moot for handguns since you won't be able to take possession of one out of state.
But other than your scenario, handguns can be shipped to yourself via common carrier(no USPS) as long as it is legal to possess the handgun in the state your receiving it in.
Long guns.
These can be purchased out of state. They can be shipped to yourself in any state (again, providing they are legal to possess in the state). Long guns CAN be shipped USPS._________________________________________
danbus wrote: ...Like I said before, I open carry because you don't, I fight for all my rights because
you won't, I will not sit with my thumb up my bum and complain, because you will.
-
October 29th, 2008, 11:57 AM #3
-
October 29th, 2008, 12:41 PM #4
Re: Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
_________________________________________
danbus wrote: ...Like I said before, I open carry because you don't, I fight for all my rights because
you won't, I will not sit with my thumb up my bum and complain, because you will.
-
October 29th, 2008, 01:07 PM #5
Re: Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
What about if he's stationed here? I thought that might cover residency if he has his orders??
-
October 29th, 2008, 01:23 PM #6
Re: Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
_________________________________________
danbus wrote: ...Like I said before, I open carry because you don't, I fight for all my rights because
you won't, I will not sit with my thumb up my bum and complain, because you will.
-
October 31st, 2008, 07:20 PM #7
Re: Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
I ran into a problem with the long gun scenario in NC about a year ago.
I was interested in purchasing a rifle, and asked if there was any problem with it since I'm a PA resident, and I knew the handgun situation, but was unsure about long guns. The "ATF Queen" (as the other clerk refered to her) starts squawking at me for even attempting such a thing, like I'm trying to eat a baby or something, and then started yelling at another clerk for asking me if I needed any help after I walked away from her.
I was kinda irritated by the situation, so I went to a gun show the following week, and just asked around at different booths, and got a few "not a problem" responses, but mostly "I'm not sure".
After alot of searching, IIRC, NC has some kind of law about only buying or selling between states that share borders with NC. There was also something about PA allowing it's residents to purchase in any state, but since PA has PICS, it is a partial point of contact for NICS, and dealers in other states can't use PICS, or some such BS. I don't remember everything exactly, and I don't know how accurate it is, so please don't flame me for it.
I'll try to find the info again, and stupid me for not saving it.
-
October 29th, 2008, 11:56 AM #8Active Member
- Join Date
- Sep 2008
- Location
-
Prospect Park,
Pennsylvania
(Delaware County) - Posts
- 188
- Rep Power
- 38
Re: Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
Flying with a firearm is cake...or it was for me anyway.
Call the airline and get their policy for travel with a firearm. Normally, it's just a matter of unloading and locking the action open, or locking the wheel open with a nylon tiestrap. Some require a quick inspection at the ticket counter to make sure that the lock is in place, and that there is no ammo in the same case as the firearm and that's it. That is all I ever experienced flying in and out of Philly, Atlanta, Pennsacola, Memphis, Indianapolis...
-
October 29th, 2008, 11:58 AM #9
Re: Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
You can UPS/Fedex a gun to yourself. One of the catches is they only ship overnight and its generally best to be at the other end during delivery.
As for flying with guns. Its not as bad as you might think. Most airlines and airports are getting pretty familiar with the practice. Checkin, declare the arm & hand over the filled out paperwork, TSA inspection, check in the luggage/guncase, board the plane. Its really easy.
I flew roundtrip PIT to TPA back in 04/06 and brought my 1911 and Bersa 380. Not a hassle, issue, attitude, or raised eyebrow. Just smiles and politeness on both ends.
-
October 29th, 2008, 12:08 PM #10Member
- Join Date
- Feb 2008
- Location
-
Chicora,
Pennsylvania
(Butler County) - Posts
- 85
- Rep Power
- 19
Re: Shipping a firearm to MYSELF?
Flying with a laptop is a bigger PITA than flying with a firearm.
Similar Threads
-
Overnight Shipping
By BloeJanton in forum GeneralReplies: 6Last Post: June 15th, 2008, 06:13 PM -
Shipping rifle from PA to FL
By dc dalton in forum GeneralReplies: 2Last Post: May 6th, 2008, 09:48 PM -
Firearm shipping?
By vetter3006 in forum GeneralReplies: 2Last Post: May 2nd, 2007, 10:49 AM -
Shipping a rifle
By Jay5oh in forum GeneralReplies: 7Last Post: March 12th, 2007, 03:05 PM -
shipping laws
By sks762 in forum GeneralReplies: 4Last Post: May 9th, 2006, 12:38 AM
Bookmarks