Anyone have experience shipping a sold rifle out of state?

[tmckay2]

I am just wondering if anyone with experience can chime in with their recommendations as to the best way to do it. I know the FFL must accept from an individual first and foremost but anything to know? USPS vs. UPS? Any weird legalities involved? Thanks all!

[Rooskibar03]

Step 1. Take weapon to Noah @ Ark and let him handle it for you. Step 2. Pay the man and relax knowing all is well.

Seriously. It's just easier to make sure it's handled properly.

[kevwil]

Step 1. Take weapon to Noah @ Ark and let him handle it for you. Step 2. Pay the man and relax knowing all is well.

Seriously. It's just easier to make sure it's handled properly.

This. I have my FFL ship for me, it's less expensive and infinitely less hassle.

[tmckay2]

This. I have my FFL ship for me, it's less expensive and infinitely less hassle.

i just assumed it would be more expensive, what do costs usually run to have an FFL do it?

[kevwil]

Each FFL might be different. Mine charges $30 to box and ship insured.

[blacklabel]

Each FFL might be different. Mine charges $30 to box and ship insured.

That is well worth the cost. I've sold one rifle out of state and I'd pay $100 to not have to walk into a USPS office with a firearm.

[Mazin]

Step 1. Take weapon to Noah @ Ark and let him handle it for you. Step 2. Pay the man and relax knowing all is well.

Seriously. It's just easier to make sure it's handled properly.

Beat me too it!

[Rooskibar03]

i just assumed it would be more expensive, what do costs usually run to have an FFL do it?

25 plus the actual cost of shipping.

[Great-Kazoo]

I put mine in rifle sized box, with a lot padding. Before that i take pictures of each step. Once done, off to UPS hub (not a ups store) Fill out shipping label, pay counter help, walk out. Then pictures of rifle shipped to buyer, along with tracking number. It's maybe $25-40 tops. Depending how much i want it insured for . The last rifle insured for $3K, which the buyer and i split cost.
Upon receipt at their FFL i give them + feed back, they reciprocate.

FWIW: One of my requirements for an OOS is their FFL MUST accept a long gun from an individual. IF not i adjust the price accordingly

The bottom line is how much spare time do you have/ value ? If going to a UPS hub detours you from normal routine, pay a FFL to do it for you. If it cost the same for someone else to handle it, go that route.

[wctriumph]

I use a FFL to ship any firearm, they handle the whole thing from boxing and shipping to the receiving FFL. My cost was $40 per firearm which the buyer paid.