Going once, going twice...
 

On 2/15/15 1:59 PM, Abit Loco wrote:
On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:13:13 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 08:06:00 -0500, Abit Loco
wrote:

Damn UPS wanted $85 to ship a gun to Texas for me. I sold it locally.

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I've been told that FedEx will ship guns at a half way reasonable
rate.

This is where UPS got me:

"Handguns, as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 921, will be accepted for transportation only
via UPS Next Day Air Services, specifically, UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.®, UPS Next
Day Air®, and UPS Next Day Air Saver®"

That 'next day air' **** is what gets expensive.

I looked at the Fedex site but could find no such requirement. Next time I'll know
better.


Hmmm. Volquartsen sent the serial numbered receiver portion of my pistol
back to me via "Two Day Air." That was the "handgun" part.

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Going once, going twice...
 

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:25:09 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 13:59:01 -0500, Abit Loco
wrote:

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:13:13 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 08:06:00 -0500, Abit Loco
wrote:

Damn UPS wanted $85 to ship a gun to Texas for me. I sold it locally.

===

I've been told that FedEx will ship guns at a half way reasonable
rate.

This is where UPS got me:

"Handguns, as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 921, will be accepted for transportation only
via UPS Next Day Air Services, specifically, UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.®, UPS Next
Day Air®, and UPS Next Day Air Saver®"

That 'next day air' **** is what gets expensive.

I looked at the Fedex site but could find no such requirement. Next time I'll know
better.

What is a "gun"? I know you can ship parts because I have received
them in the mail. Is the gun only when all the parts are in one box
(assembled?) or is it the serialized receiver?

How did Harry have to ship the barrel group on the MK?
(granted he may have also wanted the tracking you get with the better
service)
to the point
If you shipped a gun in two or more boxes USPS, is it illegal?

I have heard that 'gun parts' can be shipped through USPS and UPS. Don't know for
sure though.
--

Guns don't cause problems. The behavior
of certain gun owners causes problems.

Going once, going twice...
 

On 2/15/15 2:25 PM, wrote:
On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 13:59:01 -0500, Abit Loco
wrote:

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:13:13 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 08:06:00 -0500, Abit Loco
wrote:

Damn UPS wanted $85 to ship a gun to Texas for me. I sold it locally.

===

I've been told that FedEx will ship guns at a half way reasonable
rate.

This is where UPS got me:

"Handguns, as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 921, will be accepted for transportation only
via UPS Next Day Air Services, specifically, UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.®, UPS Next
Day Air®, and UPS Next Day Air Saver®"

That 'next day air' **** is what gets expensive.

I looked at the Fedex site but could find no such requirement. Next time I'll know
better.

What is a "gun"? I know you can ship parts because I have received
them in the mail. Is the gun only when all the parts are in one box
(assembled?) or is it the serialized receiver?

How did Harry have to ship the barrel group on the MK?
(granted he may have also wanted the tracking you get with the better
service)
to the point
If you shipped a gun in two or more boxes USPS, is it illegal?



My understanding is that on a pistol, the "gun" is the serialized part.
In the case of my Ruger, that was the upper. The lower, which usually
carries the serial number, is called the "frame."

--
Proud to be a Liberal.

Going once, going twice...
 

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:32:46 -0500, Abit Loco
wrote:

I have heard that 'gun parts' can be shipped through USPS and UPS. Don't know for
sure though.

===

I've heard the same thing and "machine parts" or "tool parts" are no
issue at all (hint). I was recently in touch with a well known custom
shop and they recommended Fed Ex with a machine parts designation.

Going once, going twice...
 

On 2/15/2015 3:39 PM, Wayne.B wrote:

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:32:46 -0500, Abit Loco
wrote:

I have heard that 'gun parts' can be shipped through USPS and UPS. Don't know for
sure though.

===

I've heard the same thing and "machine parts" or "tool parts" are no
issue at all (hint). I was recently in touch with a well known custom
shop and they recommended Fed Ex with a machine parts designation.



I don't understand what the big deal is. My buddy bought a new Ruger
pistol that he had to return to the factory for warranty repair of the
front sight.

He took it to the dealer he bought it from who sent it back to Ruger.
Ruger repaired it and shipped it back directly to my friend via UPS.

Going once, going twice...
 

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:26:14 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/15/2015 3:39 PM, Wayne.B wrote:

On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:32:46 -0500, Abit Loco
wrote:

I have heard that 'gun parts' can be shipped through USPS and UPS. Don't know for
sure though.

===

I've heard the same thing and "machine parts" or "tool parts" are no
issue at all (hint). I was recently in touch with a well known custom
shop and they recommended Fed Ex with a machine parts designation.



I don't understand what the big deal is. My buddy bought a new Ruger
pistol that he had to return to the factory for warranty repair of the
front sight.

He took it to the dealer he bought it from who sent it back to Ruger.
Ruger repaired it and shipped it back directly to my friend via UPS.


He had a dealer locally to which he could return it. If he'd bought it online, it may
have been a different story. Once he accepts it from the FFL, he can't simply drive
it back to the dealer.
--

Guns don't cause problems. The behavior
of certain gun owners causes problems.