im trying to sell some airsoft long guns and have some hardshell gun cases lying aroung and was wondering if i could just use those to ship them or would i need to get a big enough box for the long rifles.
2007-12-15 03:57:13 · 6 answers · asked by elmolishious 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Put it in a box.
You could ship in the hardshell case, but it will attract some unwanted attention. Packages do disappear, especially obvious stuff like firearms and laptop computers.
Go to a large sporting goods retailer (Academy, etc) and ask them for a few boxes.
2007-12-15 04:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Dealer in firearms who ships UPS on a regular basis, I have always been told (By UPS Shipping Advisors)that even in a hardcase that they had to be in some type of box or heavy wrapping paper. The purpose being that in order to ship firearms there is supposed to be no indication of whats inside being shipped.(So it isn't FLAGGED to be stolen) To me, It would seem a bit obvious what was inside your hardcase if you just slapped a label on it and shipped it that way. Not trying to go against the advice of the "Driver" above but I wouldn't take the chance of shipping your Airsoft guns with UPS this time of year especially without being wrapped or in an additional box....No WAY!......Insure them too!
2007-12-15 04:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Break them down and pack them in regular boxes. UPS has had problems with employees stealing firearms from shipments; a fair number have been arrested and sent to prison. One of their distribution centers had an elaborate ring of thieves systematically looting stuff. If you put something in in a gun case you might as well put on a bright yellow label saying "STEAL ME".
2007-12-15 04:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a UPS driver and I would think you could just ship them as is. Any questions with shipping the 1800pickups or just bring it to the UPS Store and all will answer ?'s
2007-12-15 04:02:17 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if theres a gun inside its the law to inform the ups employee that and theyll put a sticker on it thats says gun inside.
2007-12-15 08:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
UPS and Fed Ex are private carries, you can even send real firearms through them.
2007-12-15 07:48:21 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋