Can an FFL ship a handgun through USPS?

Yes. Licensees may mail an unloaded handgun to another licensee in customary trade shipments. Handguns may also be mailed to any officer, employee, agent, or watchman who is eligible under 18 U.S.C. However, postal service regulations must be followed.

What parts of a gun can be shipped?

Parts of handguns are mailable, except for handgun frames, receivers or other parts or components regulated under Chapter 44, Title 18, U.S.C. If it is serial numbered its probably a no go for normal shipping.

Is it OK to ship gun parts?

UPS accepts firearm parts for shipment, provided the part is not a “firearm” as defined under federal law; the contents of the package cannot be assembled to form a firearm; and the package otherwise complies with federal, state, and local law. UPS Returns® Services are not available for packages containing firearms.

Can You ship a gun from ups to another state?

The USPS will ship handguns only for official government, military and law enforcement agencies. While UPS is often cited as a viable contract carrier for firearms, it isn’t really an option for a nonlicensed person shipping a firearm to another nonlicensed person even if you are shipping in state.

What are the rules for shipping a firearm?

Where not prohibited by local, state, and federal law, FedEx will ship firearms from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, or licensed dealers (and return of the same). When shipping, the person shipping the firearm is required to notify FedEx that the shipment contains a firearm. The following rules apply:

Do you have to mail a firearm to the USPS?

Except for shipments between licensed dealers, manufacturers, or importers, all regulated firearms must be mailed using a USPS product or Extra Service that provides tracking and signature capture at delivery.

Can You ship a firearm from a licensed dealer to FedEx?

Where not prohibited by local, state and federal law, FedEx will ship firearms from individuals to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers or licensed dealers (and return of same). When shipping, the person shipping the firearm is required to notify FedEx that the shipment contains a firearm.