Best and cheapest way to ship a handgun

[Daschhund]

I need to ship a handgun I sold out of state.

I use to use usps when I had my FFL but the laws now say it has to go FFL to FFL

Fedex no chance in hell

UPS I guess I can ship overnight only from no. Licensed dealer to an FFL but I have to take it in is that correct?

is there another option I’m not seeing?

[J.Baker]

UPS recently changed it's rules regarding firearms and firearm accessories. There's a thread a few down from this one where that was being discussed with a couple videos linked with more detailed information.

Handguns are a PITA to ship if you don't have an FFL these days. Here's a couple links that should be helpful...

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/how-to-mail-guns/

https://gununiversity.com/shipping-firearms/

https://support.shippingeasy.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407009526299-Shipping-Firearms-Rules-and-Restrictions-USPS-UPS-FedEx-Overview

Generally speaking, the following applies:

UPS: Handguns have to be shipped NEXT DAY and must be shipped to an FFL (new rules as of last fall by UPS (as I understand them) now require all firearms to be shipped FFL to FFL, so no more Individual to FFL shipments are accepted. (see https://www.ups.com/us/en/support/shipping-support/shipping-special-care-regulated-items/prohibited-items/firearms.page )

USPS: Does not accept any handgun shipments other than FFL to FFL and for government agencies.

FedEx: Currently the only shipper I'm aware of that still allows an individual to ship a handgun to an FFL holder. (see https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/how-to-ship-firearms.html)

I just shipped a pistol back to Savage via FedEx last week. I would only recommend either delivering the package to your local FedEx Ship Center/distribution hub in person. FedEx now uses Dollar General stores as local drop-off locations as well as many Office Max and UPS stores - many of which won't accept packages containing a firearm. NEVER leave a package containing a firearm of any kind at one of these drop-off points - go directly to a FEDEX hub and MAKE SURE TO GET A RECEIPT for the package when you drop it off.

For most folks I would just recommend taking it to your local licensed gun shop and ask them to ship it for you. They'll probably charge you a small fee to do so, but it's well worth the piece of mind as they deal with USPS, UPS and FedEx on a daily basis, know the unique rules/regs for each carrier, etc.

[110FP223]

Thankfully my local FFL has shipped a couple handguns for me, I think he charged me $35.00. It's getting harder and harder for private people to do firearms related transactions.

[pdog06]

Best way is to just have an ffl ship it for you. Probably not much difference in cost either