Dantankerous Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I have a Ruger revolver that is going back to Ruger for inspection and repair. Upon having communicated with Ruger customer service they sent me a pre paid shipping label for FedEx. However, on FedEx's website it clearly states a non licensee is prohibited from sending a firearm through FedEx. (I am waiting for Ruger to respond to my question on this.) I told Ruger I am NOT an FFL. Anyone experience this? I suppose I can take it to my FFL and him ship it, but when did this rule change? I've never before encountered this on FedEx's website. Is this new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I always just use my FFL guy. Maybe Ruger doesn't know about the FED EX policy change if it's recent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grass Range Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Fed Ex here requires a copy of the FFL driver license. Us UPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) You are not shipping it. Ruger is shipping it to themselves. Ive been through this with Ruger. But call Ruger to verify if you like. Edited February 3 by Dirty Dan Dawkins 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Dirty Dan Dawkins said: You are not shipping it. Ruger is shipping it to themselves. Ive been through this with Ruger. But call Ruger to verify if you like. This is pretty much what Ruger just told me. Their label ships the package. Edited February 3 by Dantankerous 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 A private citizen cannot ship handguns through USPS, FedEx and some other carriers. BUT a firearm being returned to the manufacturer for repair or warranty work is in a different category. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Seamus Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I shipped handguns through the USPS several years ago. FFL Gunsmith sent prepaid label with sender and sendee that were the same. I was basically acting as his agent when he sent the gun to himself. Needless to say, I still sweated handing over a box with handguns at Post Office and was glad when they were delivered . 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 @Dantankerous Yes, this is a newer rule by Fedex and UPS. Summer of 2022 some senators accused the carriers of causing gun crime. Then Biden’s new frame rules and shipping requirements furthered the restrictions. Now it is tough to ship without an FFL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I am shocked , SHOCKED I tell ya y'all got guns CB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Until that boating accident 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 8 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said: Until that boating accident A sad event indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 doesn't matter if you are sending a handgun in for repair as it's still a handgun !!! Above pards are right Ruger is the shipper and the receiver in this case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Ruger is the shipper not you. They are a FFL. They send these return labels out every day. Slap it on the package and drop it off at any FedEx shipping place, They will take it no questions asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denali Drifter Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I sent a Ruger Vaquero back to Ruger for repairs last October. I took it to an actual FedEx ship center instead of the kiosk in Walmart/Dollar General/etc. They didn't give me an issue. I'm not an FFL, and I still worried until it made it back into my possession a week later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 apologies for bumping an old thread but i just disvovered this change in fedex & ups policy. a local gun range wants $40 fee plus $35 fedex to ship my wheel gun to an out of state gunsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 20 minutes ago, WOLFY said: apologies for bumping an old thread but i just disvovered this change in fedex & ups policy. a local gun range wants $40 fee plus $35 fedex to ship my wheel gun to an out of state gunsmith. Ask the gunsmith if they can send a prepaid label on their account and add the cost to your bill. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) i’ll gve him a call edit: he does almost all his work locally, so he doesn’t even have a fedex acct. Edited March 17 by WOLFY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 2/3/2023 at 2:19 PM, Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 said: I am shocked , SHOCKED I tell ya y'all got guns CB Well we did but we are shipping them off to be destroyed to make the world a safe place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Check out Ship My Gun Will save a lot of money 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) thanks Sedalia Dave - i like they’re associated with buds Edited March 17 by WOLFY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I am lucky in that I have a local FFL that will ship things for me at 10 dollars over his cost.. Also only charges 10 dollars for a transfer. I will be very sad when he retires in a couple of years. He will be 85 then and says he thinks that will be time to retire. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Howdy, We need a FEDERAL law allowing shipping to and from the manufacturer of anything. Ownership is not changing and most shipping involves a change of owner. A few years back I sent in a ruger for a recall fix. It was amazing how fast it moved to the manufacturer and back to me. Baby related products kill too. Best CR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) It should be perfectly legal for an individual to ship whatever they care to… the USPS (as a govt entity) shouldn’t infringe on any rights. Edited March 17 by WOLFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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