For shipping the package is 12lbs, and the UPS site quoted me $16. Why would you all think it will be $40+? Do I have to tell the UPS agent, or just hand them the box with the paperwork inside?

I've managed to stay 100% off the grid with all my arms so far; mailing this rifle to an FFL is going to change all that, isn't? Maybe its time to just throw away my tin-foil hat?