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Can I ship this?
Which carrier takes it, how it has to go, and where it can’t. Every rule links its source.
Best way: UPS Ground. Ammo can't go by USPS; UPS Ground takes it as a Limited Quantity.
USPSCan’t ship
- Ammunition can never go by USPS. It's a federal crime.
UPSCan ship
UPS Ground
Adult signature · Limited Quantity mark · Ground only
- UPS takes cartridges up to .50 cal by Ground only, marked "Limited Quantity", up to 66 lb, in a strong box with inner boxes. Drop it at a UPS Customer Center or schedule a pickup, not a UPS Store.check with carrier
FedExNeeds your account
FedEx Ground
Adult signature · Limited Quantity mark · Ground only
- Needs a FedEx account approved for hazmat (ammo)
- FedEx takes ammo by Ground only, from accounts approved for hazmat, never from a FedEx Office.check with carrier
Before you ship
- I'm telling the carrier in writing that this package holds ammunition.
- Cartridges are in inner boxes inside a strong outer box, under 66 lb, with the Limited Quantity mark on the outside, and no gun in the box.
- Drop it at a UPS Customer Center or schedule a pickup. UPS Stores and FedEx Office don't take ammo.
- Buyers must be 21+ for handgun ammo and 18+ for rifle ammo. Adult signature is on.check with carrier
- Add where it's going to check that state's rules too.
Insurance for this
Guns-covered insuranceon U-PIC’s siteCovers firearms, parts, ammo and gear, on USPS, UPS and FedEx. Bought on U-PIC's site after your label; we hand over the tracking number. By U-PIC.Their price
Standard shipping insuranceAbout 1% of the value, $1 minimum. For gear; guns and ammo aren't confirmed yet. By the label platform's insurer. Coverage for this kind of item isn't confirmed.$2.00
InsureShieldAbout $1 per $100. UPS up to $10,000, USPS up to $5,000. Bought on UPS Capital's site. By UPS Capital. Doesn't cover this kind of item.Their price
Carrier's built-in coverageFree. Most USPS, UPS and FedEx labels include up to $100. By the carrier. Doesn't cover this kind of item.Free
Coverage comes from the insurer named, at their price, and they handle claims. Keep the sale receipt as proof of value.
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Information, not legal advice. Laws and carrier rules change; rules marked “check with carrier” come from secondary sources. When in doubt, ask the carrier or a local dealer.