Need advice on shipping 116 long action!

**blackbart338-06** · 08-01-2019, 06:58 PM

Hi I’m not sure this is the place for this question but here I go. I need to know how to ship a action or 2 from home to the person that would be the buyer. I know I need to ship it to the buyers FFL but do I need to do anything special on my end? Like labeling the shipping box special or anything else. I will be listing everything in the for-sale in the classifieds when I understand about the shipping for the 116 and 111 actions. Thank you in advance for the help.

**PhilC** · 08-01-2019, 07:50 PM

I bought an action via private party off the classifieds and he shipped to my FFL via UPS. Quick FYI - if you intend to sell in Classifieds you must become a Savage Team member.

**Dave Hoback** · 08-01-2019, 08:29 PM

You need to take it to an FFL to ship. You can NOT ship to an FFL yourself. You will have to pay a fee, but don’t worry about boxing it. They will do that.

I say again, DO NOT ship it yourself. That’s a NO-NO!

**J.Baker** · 08-02-2019, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Dave Hoback

You need to take it to an FFL to ship. You can NOT ship to an FFL yourself. You will have to pay a fee, but don’t worry about boxing it. They will do that.

I say again, DO NOT ship it yourself. That’s a NO-NO!

That's incorrect.

Any individual can ship a firearm to an FFL. In the case of a sale such as this, the seller needs to do two things. First, make sure the receiving FFL holder will accept shipment from a non-licensed sender. Some do, some don't (state laws may dictate this to some degree). If they do, you (the seller) need to included a scanned copy of your drivers license in the box with the action or firearm as the receiving FFL holder needs this for his/her records.

If the receiving FFL won't accept shipment from a non-licensed person then you will have to ship it through an FFL holder as Dave indicated above. I would recommend having proper box and packaging for the item when you take it to the FFL so they don't have to try to find something to ship it in. Just don't seal it up with tape because they will need access to the serial number to log it into their books.

**PhilC** · 08-02-2019, 01:02 PM

Have to agree with most above Dave. I contacted my FFL in advance and all that was required to accept from private party was the seller's contact information and a copy of his driver's license. As indicated above, may be different in some states or with some FFLs, so check local procedures if planning to do this. In my case, it was simple as can be.

**blackbart338-06** · 08-02-2019, 04:50 PM

Thanks J.Baker,and everyone else thanks for your help to! This is my plan I am going to post these in the for sale classifieds on savage shooters from an individual so buyer will know they have to accept from an individual and I will send it to their FFL with a copy of my Drivers License and buyers information in the box USPS Priority mail insured. Guys I am going to list all of my Savage parts to as I am no longer physically able to shoot high powered rifles. This is sad for me but I am going to put the money back into old savage 22s so I can still enjoy shooting it just won’t be so loud any more and maybe that’s a good thing as l really enjoy shooting my savage 17 semi auto tmr. Thanks again if you see anything wrong with my plans please let me know.

**blackbart338-06** · 08-01-2019, 08:31 PM

I am a member but I only have usps where I live.Thanks for your reply

**blackbart338-06** · 08-01-2019, 08:42 PM

I just found the thread Shipping an Action wow a lot of different opinions but sounds like with a copy of the FFL to show the postmaster I should be able to ship an action. Boots Maguire if you see this please give me your opinion and I would welcome anyone’s opinion on this subject. Thanks

**Dave Hoback** · 08-01-2019, 09:31 PM

No shop will give you their FFL. And any FFL WILL NOT receive a firearm from YOU as a private citizen.

Opinions do not matter. There is simply what IS! Hope it works out for you

**Uncle Grinch** · 08-01-2019, 10:19 PM

I don’t have an FFL any longer, but my local dealer and other dealers will often accept long guns from non-FFL holders for me provided they include their drivers license. You often see listings on GB by individuals selling rifles with the caveat that your FFL dealer must accept shipments from an individual. My dealer will email or fax his FFL to the selling party.

**Robinhood** · 08-01-2019, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Dave Hoback

And any FFL WILL NOT receive a firearm from YOU as a private citizen.

Opinions do not matter. There is simply what IS! Hope it works out for you

Dave, This is not true. Many FFL's will accept a long gun or long gun action shipped from an individual. Most of them that do will require a copy of the shippers drivers license, the FFL liscense number for the carrier and a note indicating the name of the person the gun was sold too.

The Horses Mouth...............

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/may-...postal-service