Wooden Nickel Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Went to ship today, from individual to FFL as I have done before, just a few weeks ago. UPS said “no can do” Has anyone set up “an approved firearms shipping account”? I called the number and agent said a specialist would call me within several business days to help set up my account…..humm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 You can ship long guns via USPS a lot cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 https://www.nraila.org/articles/20220919/shipping-companies-prohibit-the-lawful-shipping-of-firearms my WONDERFUL UPS Driver and I were talking about this the other day. They are making it VERY difficult for private individuals to ship a firearm LEGALLY to a gunsmith and back. Hugs! Scarlett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I have an FFL but I don't have an account with UPS. I CAN NOT ship a firearm until an account is set up with them. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Our government officials at work once again, pressuring businesses to implement their agenda for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Woo said: Since when is that a rule, a year ago i was shipping with UPS with zero issues now i have to have an account with them. Since when some of our government officials started pressuring the shipping companies to change their policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.D. Daily Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Also, you can only ship Next Day Air. The exception is accounts that ship a minimum of 50 guns per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 And again I recommend https://www.shipmygun.com/go/. Using SMG allows you to use UPS 2nd day air which is half the cost. They have an agreement with UPS and are a part of Bud's Gunshop. The ONLY two draw backs are you need to ship it from a UPS hub, not a dealer, agent, or UPS store, and the receiving FFL has to send their information to shipmygun and become a receiving agent. This seems like a good idea to bring in business and their website lists receiving dealers by zip code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 the owner of a large scale gun parts company told me they told him they would no longer service his account , this may actually work to the advantage of the other shippers and it may bite UPS in the butt down the road , i know they think if the marginalize those of us that own guns and the dealers that serve us they can eliminate us but ..........i dont think so , its a jungle out there , and one day the jungle will close in on them , they may need us after they eliminate the ppolice , but ill not be inclined to help , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Law Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 I'm wondering if this is being followed differently in each state? I literally just shipped a rifle and a handgun yesterday from UPS. They did not ask for my FFL, only the FFLs they were being shipped to. They took them no questions asked. The attendant did not know I was an FFL holder. JEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Trigger Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Cholla said: And again I recommend https://www.shipmygun.com/go/. Using SMG allows you to use UPS 2nd day air which is half the cost. They have an agreement with UPS and are a part of Bud's Gunshop. The ONLY two draw backs are you need to ship it from a UPS hub,… Sounds good, but they are still using UPS. I think I will avoid using UPS for all my shipments in the future!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 I have ALWAYS shipped FFL TO FFL. or face to face instate. So no big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 This is a possible major development/detriment for those that deal with anything connected with firearms, using any of the 3 big shipping entities. Such as, but not limited to auction house's, firearms parts companies/vendors, gunsmiths for shipping to and from for repairs/upgrades, shipments across state lines..etc... I will watch this unfold. Maybe driving 8 to 15 hours to drop off firearm(s) to be sold, traded, repaired or modified, might become common place? Tis one way to see the great USA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Cutter Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 UPS is to ruff on packages anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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