How to ship a weapon?

[A34]

Hey guys,

I need to ship a RIA .38 snub I bought back to RIA. How do I do that? Can I ship it myself via UPS, FEDex or USPS?

Thanks !

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[Emri]

Federal law states an individual can ship a firearm to a manufacturer or repair facility and have it returned to them without having to have a license to do so. The trouble is getting FedX or UPS to accept it from an individual. For handguns, shipping through the USPS can be done by, and between, FFL license holders only.

HTH,

Emri

[kar98k]

i had to ship a rifle i traded via UPS a while back only to be told by the girl behind the counter that i couldn't. i asked her if we called it a baseball bat if i could and she said ok. so i shipped a rifle through UPS with the label reading "baseball bat".

[garra]

Interesting problem because if I remember correctly a non FFL holder has to use commercial carriers such as UPS and Fed X. When I shipped a revolver back to Cimmeron to their repair facility in Texas, Fed-X was used in both directions. I was not given any problems by the clerk when I identified the contents as a revolver for repair.

I agree with the comment about using the flat rate box. Seems funny that the ATF is directing individuals to use a system that is reluctant in processing the items according to the letter of the law.

[rice 123]

UPS, Fed X, USPS it all depends who is behind the counter and what kind of mood they are in

[TDH]

I shipped a pistol back to Taurus via UPS cost $75
I shipped two back to Taurus via USPS at a cost of $39
If it fits it ships no questions asked but did I want to insure it.
PRICELESS.

[A34]

I wound up calling RIA and asking them to send a call tag. Afterall, it's their new weapon that's defective. They were very nice and said they would send one. That way, I don't have to worry about anything, it's in their hands.

Thanks for the info guys !!