Shipping Handguns

[snwbrdr202]

Good evening ladies & gents. To start off...I have done quite a lot of searching and cannot find any up-to-date threads regarding my questions. I am located just outside of Philly and want to ship a pistol to a licensed gunsmith in Easton PA. YES, I know its only an hour and a half away but finding the 3 hours to do so is a challenge to say the least. I have called both UPS and FedEx and both services have been as useless as a pork chop in Jerusalem regarding the most cost effective means of shipping a pistol. As a matter of fact, I have caught quite a bit of attitude when asked for help to ship a firearm Does anyone know FOR SURE what my options are and what would be the most economic means of shipping? Thank you in advance for any help regarding this issue.

[tl_3237]

UPS and FedEx require OVERNIGHT/next day air delivery ($$$). Must go to their hubs to ship or have their pickup.

USPS is not allowed for non-FFLs. You could try to get a local FFL to ship it for you via USPS - his fee + USPS fee must be considered.

Best bet would be to just find the time and take yourself.

[snwbrdr202]

I was afraid of that. Thank you sir for clearing that up for me.

UPS and FedEx require OVERNIGHT/next day air delivery ($$$). Must go to their hubs to ship or have their pickup.

USPS is not allowed for non-FFLs. You could try to get a local FFL to ship it for you via USPS - his fee + USPS fee must be considered.

Best bet would be to just find the time and take yourself.

[Pilot321]

Check out an FFL holder. Sometimes they are cheaper.

[Emptymag]

Good info here from a reputable member who is an FFL.

STICKY

[Steve in PA]

I just had to ship a Beretta 92FS back to Beretta and is cost me $48, FedEx priority overnight.

[ianb1116]

Also, Budsgunshop.com is currently pushing some firearm shipping company. Haven't been on in a while to help stave off my impulse buying but might be worth a check. Last I looked it was like $29.99 shipping for all firearms.

[Grey Bearded One]

I just had to ship a Beretta 92FS back to Beretta and is cost me $48, FedEx priority overnight.

I had to send a gun back to S&W and they paid shipping.

[Xringshooter]

How much is your time worth and how much will gas and other incidentals cost you for the trip? If an FFL ships it for you, you're probably looking at $50 or less and no hassle from UPS or FedEx.

[ontheborder]

Shipping in the northeast should not be that expensive. I shipped a sig 228 to Iowa in December and FedEx quoted me over $100 and for "standard" overnight shipping whatever that means. Go west of the Mississippi and prices rise dramatically. I shipped through my LGS and could have gotten around $40 with $400 insurance. Ended up paying a little over $50 with $600 insurance.