Just double Checking: Citizen Ship Direct To FFL/Gunsmith

mehavey · October 15, 2014, 05:49 PM

Just a last minute check before UPS-ing a Model-12 directly to Wright's Gunsmithing** in Pinckneyville, IL

I can ship DIRECTLY TO him (no FFL req'd on gthis end) (Yea/Nay)
and he can ship DIRECTLY BACK (again no FFL this end) (Yea/Nay)

** (Model-12 receiver-repair specialist)

Doyle · October 15, 2014, 06:00 PM

Yes. There is a provision carved out specifically for shipping firearms to and from gunsmith. However, using UPS may wind up costing you more than you want. You can ship a long gun USPS much cheaper.

Edit: State laws may be more restrictive than fed. I was only stating fed rules.

cjwils · October 15, 2014, 07:16 PM

I don't know if this is required, but it is quite common for the clerk at your UPS or Fedex office to ask to see a copy of the recipient's FFL.

oldbadger · October 15, 2014, 10:04 PM

You are not buying a gun? It is already yours?
A few years ago I rebarreled a Mini 14. I shipped it direct to the repair person and he direct shipped it back. If I remember correctly, if you are shipping your own gun in for repair. it can be shipped directly back to you.
Others here on the board will set us both straight as needed.

FlyFish · October 16, 2014, 06:23 AM

All perfectly legal, but some FFLs will not accept shipments from individuals regardless of the legality, so you should contact them to make sure it's OK (maybe you have already).

mehavey · October 16, 2014, 07:45 AM

In fact I did exchange e-mail with Stu Wright (wrightsgunsmiths.com) to that effect day-before-yesterday,
and did go by the local UPS center yesterday to inquire before shipping today.
Both said (in effect), 'bring it on.'

I also find that you can look up/get any FFL#/Owner through the ATF.
http://www.atf.gov/content/firearms/...y/listing-FFLs

Will let folks know if any hiccups....

natman · October 16, 2014, 10:33 AM

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All perfectly legal, but some FFLs will not accept shipments from individuals regardless of the legality, so you should contact them to make sure it's OK

That's sadly true of FFLs doing transfers because of the hassle of returning the gun if the buyer rejects it.

I've never heard of a gunsmith who wouldn't accept a gun directly from a customer, because they can ship it directly back.

mehavey · October 16, 2014, 12:05 PM

OK.... Couldn't have been easier/more straight-foward (so far)

Done

October 15, 2014, 05:49 PM	#1
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,886	Just double Checking: Citizen Ship Direct To FFL/Gunsmith Just a last minute check before UPS-ing a Model-12 directly to Wright's Gunsmithing in Pinckneyville, IL I can ship DIRECTLY TO him (no FFL req'd on gthis end) (Yea/Nay) and he can ship DIRECTLY BACK (again no FFL this end) (Yea/Nay) (Model-12 receiver-repair specialist)

October 15, 2014, 10:04 PM	#4
oldbadger Member Join Date: December 7, 2013 Posts: 52	direct ship You are not buying a gun? It is already yours? A few years ago I rebarreled a Mini 14. I shipped it direct to the repair person and he direct shipped it back. If I remember correctly, if you are shipping your own gun in for repair. it can be shipped directly back to you. Others here on the board will set us both straight as needed. __________________ Laws do not prevent crime or lessen evil. They only allow crime to be identified and possibly punished.

October 16, 2014, 06:23 AM	#5
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,723	All perfectly legal, but some FFLs will not accept shipments from individuals regardless of the legality, so you should contact them to make sure it's OK (maybe you have already). __________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member NRA Certified Instructor: Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, PPIH, Metallic & Shotgun Shell Reloading; RSO Pemigewasset Valley Fish & Game Club

October 16, 2014, 07:45 AM	#6
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,886	In fact I did exchange e-mail with Stu Wright (wrightsgunsmiths.com) to that effect day-before-yesterday, and did go by the local UPS center yesterday to inquire before shipping today. Both said (in effect), 'bring it on.' I also find that you can look up/get any FFL#/Owner through the ATF. http://www.atf.gov/content/firearms/...y/listing-FFLs Will let folks know if any hiccups.... Last edited by mehavey; October 16, 2014 at 08:30 AM.

October 15, 2014, 06:00 PM	#2
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Yes. There is a provision carved out specifically for shipping firearms to and from gunsmith. However, using UPS may wind up costing you more than you want. You can ship a long gun USPS much cheaper. Edit: State laws may be more restrictive than fed. I was only stating fed rules.

October 15, 2014, 07:16 PM	#3
cjwils Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2010 Location: Washington state Posts: 401	I don't know if this is required, but it is quite common for the clerk at your UPS or Fedex office to ask to see a copy of the recipient's FFL.

October 16, 2014, 12:05 PM	#8
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,886	OK.... Couldn't have been easier/more straight-foward (so far) Done