Correct way to ship firearm?

[iquack08]

This is not correct.

FFL can ship it USPS, while individuals cannot.
"Unloaded rifles and shotguns may be mailed if the mailer fully complies with the Gun Control Act of 1968"
"Short-barreled rifles or shotguns that can be concealed on the person are nonmailable."
"Rifles and shotguns have an overall length of 26 inches or greater and cannot be concealed on a person.
"Postmasters are not authorized to give opinions on the legality of any shipment of rifles or shotguns."
Source: http://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/pub52c4_009.htm

For a handgun, you have to be a FFL. Individuals may still be able to ship a rifle to a FFL.

FedEx and UPS are even more restrictive, and I believe they require expensive next-day shipping, etc.

"[FedEx] will transport and deliver firearms as defined by the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, between areas served in the U.S., but only between: [licensed dealers], [from individuals to...licensed dealers]."
"Firearms must be shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight service."
Source: http://www.fedex.com/us/service-guid...1&qid=firearms

"UPS accepts packages containing firearms (as defined by Title 18, Chapter 44, and Title 26, Chapter 53 of the United States Code) for transportation only between [licensed dealers], [from an individual to a...licensed dealer]."
"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^®."
Source: http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/res.../firearms.html

For a rifle, it doesn't seem that UPS requires it to be expedited. Please note, there are more restrictions that I have not posted.