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by Jumping Frog
Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:38 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 'Shipping handgun for repair'
Replies: 17
Views: 4735

Re: 'Shipping handgun for repair'

Gunsmiths are an FFL. A manufacturer is also an FFL, just a different license type. You call them and ask before shipping.
by Jumping Frog
Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:47 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 'Shipping handgun for repair'
Replies: 17
Views: 4735

Re: 'Shipping handgun for repair'

G.A. Heath wrote:You can label the package anything you want, as long as you declare it as a firearm when you actually ship a complete firearm. Federal law prohibits a commopn carrier from labeling the package as a firearm, however they must be aware of the fact that it is.
That is not exactly what the law says. A common carrier does not need to be notified of a firearm or ammunition if you are shipping to licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, or licensed collectors. Written notification is only required when shipping to someone other than those licensees
18 U.S.C. § 922(e) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to deliver or cause to be delivered to any common or contract carrier for transportation or shipment in interstate or foreign commerce, to persons other than licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers, or licensed collectors, any package or other container in which there is any firearm or ammunition without written notice to the carrier that such firearm or ammunition is being transported or shipped

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