Firearm shipping within the state

[gregj]

Anyone have any links to what is allowed and not allowed? Can I ship a handgun I've sold to a FFL via USPS? Thanks in advance.

[zephyp]

I've been wondering the same thing only from one state to another. Say if I buy a shotgun in WV and dont care to take it with me on the trip. Can I ship it back to good ole VA. My guess is no and all firearms must be shipped to an FFL. Hope I'm wrong.

[SgtBill]

Need more information. Are you going to ship it to yourself or are you going to ship it to someone that want's to buy it. In other word's will you still own the weapon.
Bill

[Hiwaytahell]

Copied from Gunbroker.com gregj...

Shipment by Unlicensed Persons
Any shipper who does not have a Federal Firearms License (FFL) is considered to be an 'unlicensed person'. This section contains information on how unlicensed persons can ship firearms. If you have an FFL, please skip to the next section for shipping suggestions.
The most important thing to know is that you must only ship guns to a licensee. If the buyer is not a licensed dealer, he will have to make arrangements with a dealer in his state to ship the item to.

Before you ship a gun, the buyer must fax or mail you a copy of the licensee's signed FFL license. You can only ship the gun to the address on the license. You must inform the carrier that the package contains a firearm. Of course, the firearm cannot be shipped loaded; ammunition may not be shipped in the same box. You should take the copy of the signed FFL with you when you take the item to be shipped in case the shipper wishes to see it.

Notes on specific shippers:

US Mail: An unlicensed person can ship a rifle or shotgun by US Mail. Unlicensed persons cannot ship a handgun by US Mail. Postal regulations allow the Post Office to open your package for inspection. Ammunition cannot be shipped by US Mail. You can search the US Post Offer Postal Explorer site for specific USPS regulations regarding firearms and ammunition.

FedEx: FedEx will only ship firearms via their Priority Overnight service. Ammunition must be shipped as dangerous goods.

FedEx Ground: FedEx Ground will transport and deliver firearms (excluding handguns) as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S. Ammunition must be shipped as dangerous goods.

UPS: UPS will accept handgun shipments by Next Day Air only. Rifles and shotguns can be shipped by UPS ground service. UPS will accept shipments of ammunition. Most other shippers will no longer accept firearm shipments. Airborne and Roadway have specifically prohibited firearm shipments.

[Vahunter]

I've been wondering the same thing only from one state to another. Say if I buy a shotgun in WV and dont care to take it with me on the trip. Can I ship it back to good ole VA. My guess is no and all firearms must be shipped to an FFL. Hope I'm wrong.

You can ship it to yourself. It has been done on a few hunting trips where someone doesn't want the hassle of messing with airlines and losing it. But the box can only be opened by you . Example, your'e going on a hunt in another state, you ship your rifle to the outfitter adddressed to yourself, everything is good to go as long as he doesn't open the box.

Here in Virginia if you sell a gun within the sate you can ship it directly to the buyer as long as you don't suspect him of being legaly unable to own a gun. Iv'e done that before. All the info is on the ATF website.

[gregj]

"Here in Virginia if you sell a gun within the sate you can ship it directly to the buyer as long as you don't suspect him of being legaly unable to own a gun. Iv'e done that before. All the info is on the ATF website."

That is what I was told, but was a little leary about it. I'm trying to sell a pistol to someone that lives about 3 hrs away, all within Va.

I tried searching the AFT site, but it's totally useless (not saying anything else).

[zephyp]

Thanks all. SgtBill - yes my question refers to shipping it to myself. Say if I went TDY to or through a state where I could legally purchase a weapon and didn't want to mess with lugging it around.