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Shipping A Firearm for Repair – Everything You Need To Know Before you even think about shipping a firearm to be repaired, it is important that you are made aware of the laws and necessary steps. Key Points to Remember
Requirements for Shipping Firearms
All firearms must be shipped to a FFL Holder in accordance with Federal and State law. This is true even in the event a gun needs to be sent off for repair — if your local ‘smith happens to be out-of-state, they must either have an FFL or receive the firearm through an FFL holder there at home12.
Shipping for Non-Licensee: If you are not an FFL dealer, then the only way to ship a firearm is through another FFL. Before shipment make sure to get a copy of their signed FFL that you will send with your shipment23.
Shipping Process
Firearm Packing Tips: Firearms must be in a hard-type case or box to ensure it does not rattle around on its journey. Must ship without any ammunition pressent as it can not be shipped with the firearm1
Carrier Policies – Each courier will have their own policies around firearms being shipped in this way. One example is FedEx only allows non-licensees to ship firearms that are going from one FFL holder to another, and the US Postal Service recommends registered mail for long guns24. Remember to always review the requirements of your selected carrier.
Considerations for Repairs
Detail: Some firearms can be shipped to the manufacturer for repairs without being sent through an FFL – i.e. Factory Repairs DIRECT SHIPMENTS However individual gunsmiths will generally need an FFL to accept firearms45
Documentation – have all documentation ready and organized including: Tracking numbers, any forms required by the shipping carrier. This holds people accountable and provides an insurance if anything goes wrong during transit6.
Following these parameters enables you to bypass the confusing legalities regarding shipment of your firearms for repair.
