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August 26, 2011, 12:42 PM | #1 |
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Shipping Black powder muzzleloader
Is it legal to ship black powder rifle components separately in the mail or must the muzzleloader be shipped through a FFL dealer to dealer?
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August 26, 2011, 12:58 PM | #2 |
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One size fits most but not all !!
You have to check on your states regulations but in most cases, you can ship direct and not go through an FFL. I have noticed a few listings in GB, that are not consistant on whether or not an FFl is required. To date, I have never had to go through an FFL and direct ship to Iowa, Wisconsin and Colorado. ...
That includes C&B Revolvers. As far as components the only things in question, would be propellant and primers. .... Be Safe !!!
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August 26, 2011, 01:13 PM | #3 |
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Pahoo has it right. Federal law makes no restriction at all unless the firearm can be converted to fire normal ammo (as in a T/C Encore or other convertable firearm). You'll have to check on the destination state to see if there are any state restrictions.
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August 26, 2011, 01:31 PM | #4 |
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However, just to make a distinction, and possibly sidetrack the thread just a little, but still within the realm of black powder firearms, it is illegal for us that don't have the proper licenses to ship black powder itself. So if we ordered powder, and were shipped the wrong stuff. We cannot return it. The shop needs to make us whole as a consumer and if we can't use the wrongly shipped black powder, simply turn it into fertilizer on the yard.
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August 26, 2011, 02:58 PM | #5 |
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black powder rifle shipping
Hey thanks guys! This is a great site. I just registered and have gotten some very useful info already!
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August 26, 2011, 07:07 PM | #6 |
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In addition, the USPS regulations allow anyone to send long guns through the mail. The requirement for FFL to use the mail applies only to handguns.
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August 27, 2011, 09:42 AM | #7 | |
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We all need to be informed on our state's requirements.
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August 27, 2011, 11:08 AM | #8 | |
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The OP can send his rifle through the mail (although some postal clerks don't seem to know that). If it were a BP handgun, he could not. |
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August 27, 2011, 11:23 AM | #9 | |
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I can see clearly now !!
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August 27, 2011, 09:03 PM | #10 |
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Thanks once again for the clarification. I think I've got it now!!!
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August 29, 2011, 03:26 PM | #12 |
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Put in a box and ship via FedEx or UPS.
Regardless of what the regs say, do not try to mail via USPS. Logic, law or not if you get into it with a bureaucrat the arguing will be endless and you will walk out frustrated. You want to ship, not argue. |
August 29, 2011, 04:12 PM | #13 | |
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Also, although UPS Ground is usually cheaper than USPS Parcel Post, AFAIK UPS requires all firearms- BP or not- to be shipped through a hub. Drop boxes, On-Call Pickup, and UPS Stores are not allowed. If the shipper lives in a rural area, the USPS may offer a major advantage- small-town convenience. The travel time and gas money required to reach a UPS hub may offset the other advantages.
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