National Carry AcademyHow To Mail Your Firearms
August 8, 2016
Many times mailing a gun and ammunition is a lot easier than bringing it with you when traveling through different states. If you mail your gun through the USPS, you can be sure that you’ll have it at your final destination.
Mailing a gun would require one common thing for your state of departure and arrival: the Federal Firearms License. This license can be purchased by qualified carriers. You can check the requirements for the FFL on Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (BATF) website. The application can be viewed here.
Unlicensed Mailing of a Gun
The BATF does not allow mailing of firearms without a license, except if:
- The unloaded gun will be mailed to a resident of the same state.
- The unloaded gun will be mailed to a person who has an FFL license.
Sad to say, not every legal gun owner can send a gun through the mail.
Who Has The Authority To Mail A Gun?
Based on the rules and regulations set by the USPS regarding the shipment firearms, gun accessories and ammunition, only the following are allowed to mail them:
- Manufacturer or dealer of firearms with a Federal Firearms License
- Military officers from any Branch including the National Guard
- Law enforcement officers
- Authorized officials of the USPS
- U.S. Officers tasked to serve warrants of arrest
- “Purchasing agent or other designated member of agencies employing officers and employees included in 432.21c through e.
If you are not among those mentioned above, then it is very likely that you cannot mail firearms.
When mailing, a person should make sure that the gun is unloaded. They should also make sure that the receiver possesses a valid Federal Firearms License, because the post master will not deliver the mail if not.
How To Look For An FFL Sender And Receiver
If you want to find an FFL sender or receiver in your area, you may ask gun stores or gun brokers. The basic requirement for the process is an FFL license from the sender and receiver. Shipping fees can be anywhere between $25 and $125. You will be able to track the item until it reaches the final destination because it is registered mail.
And the last thing you should remember is the legality and reciprocity of the state of destination of the firearm. Your responsibility is to research on the laws of the state to know if you have the right to carry on the area or if the magazine capacity of your gun is allowed.
Nancy Thorne is founder and principal of Thorne Business Research. With more than 30 years experience as an information research and writing professional in small business, trade associations and large corporate environments. She has expertise in writing blog posts, articles, newsletters and reports for a diverse group of clients in a wide variety of industries. Prior to becoming an independent writer and information professional, Ms. Thorne held research and analytical positions with Bank of America and Citicorp and was a licensed teacher of English.
How To Mail Your Firearms
August 8, 2016
Many times mailing a gun and ammunition is a lot easier than bringing it with you when traveling through different states. If you mail your gun through the USPS, you can be sure that you’ll have it at your final destination.
Mailing a gun would require one common thing for your state of departure and arrival: the Federal Firearms License. This license can be purchased by qualified carriers. You can check the requirements for the FFL on Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (BATF) website. The application can be viewed here.
Unlicensed Mailing of a Gun
The BATF does not allow mailing of firearms without a license, except if:
- The unloaded gun will be mailed to a resident of the same state.
- The unloaded gun will be mailed to a person who has an FFL license.
Sad to say, not every legal gun owner can send a gun through the mail.
Who Has The Authority To Mail A Gun?
Based on the rules and regulations set by the USPS regarding the shipment firearms, gun accessories and ammunition, only the following are allowed to mail them:
- Manufacturer or dealer of firearms with a Federal Firearms License
- Military officers from any Branch including the National Guard
- Law enforcement officers
- Authorized officials of the USPS
- U.S. Officers tasked to serve warrants of arrest
- “Purchasing agent or other designated member of agencies employing officers and employees included in 432.21c through e.
If you are not among those mentioned above, then it is very likely that you cannot mail firearms.
When mailing, a person should make sure that the gun is unloaded. They should also make sure that the receiver possesses a valid Federal Firearms License, because the post master will not deliver the mail if not.
How To Look For An FFL Sender And Receiver
If you want to find an FFL sender or receiver in your area, you may ask gun stores or gun brokers. The basic requirement for the process is an FFL license from the sender and receiver. Shipping fees can be anywhere between $25 and $125. You will be able to track the item until it reaches the final destination because it is registered mail.
And the last thing you should remember is the legality and reciprocity of the state of destination of the firearm. Your responsibility is to research on the laws of the state to know if you have the right to carry on the area or if the magazine capacity of your gun is allowed.
Nancy Thorne is founder and principal of Thorne Business Research. With more than 30 years experience as an information research and writing professional in small business, trade associations and large corporate environments. She has expertise in writing blog posts, articles, newsletters and reports for a diverse group of clients in a wide variety of industries. Prior to becoming an independent writer and information professional, Ms. Thorne held research and analytical positions with Bank of America and Citicorp and was a licensed teacher of English.