Shipping guides
How to ship magazines
Magazines ship like ordinary gear everywhere except the states that limit capacity, where anything over the limit can only go to a dealer.
Who can take it
Private seller → buyer in another state
- USPS: Yes: Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express
- UPS: Yes: Ground, 3 Day Select, 2nd Day Air, Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air
- FedEx: Yes: Ground, Express Saver, 2Day, Priority Overnight
Best way: USPS Ground Advantage. USPS Ground Advantage is usually the cheapest for this.
Private seller → licensed dealer (FFL)
- USPS: Yes: Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express
- UPS: Yes: Ground, 3 Day Select, 2nd Day Air, Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air
- FedEx: Yes: Ground, Express Saver, 2Day, Priority Overnight
Best way: USPS Ground Advantage. USPS Ground Advantage is usually the cheapest for this.
Dealer with carrier agreements → dealer
- USPS: Yes: Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express
- UPS: Yes: Ground, 3 Day Select, 2nd Day Air, Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air
- FedEx: Yes: Ground, Express Saver, 2Day, Priority Overnight
Best way: USPS Ground Advantage. USPS Ground Advantage is usually the cheapest for this.
Examples ship from Texas to Oklahoma. Your states can change the answer.
State rules and good to know
- That magazine holds more than this state allows. It can only go to a dealer there. (CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, VA, DC)
- This state limits magazine size. Confirm the magazine is within the limit. (CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, VA, DC)
Insurance
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
InsureShieldon UPS Capital’s siteAbout $1 per $100. UPS up to $10,000, USPS up to $5,000. Bought on UPS Capital's site. By UPS Capital.Their price
Carrier's built-in coverageFree. Most USPS, UPS and FedEx labels include up to $100. By the carrier. Only covers the first $100.Free
Standard shipping insuranceAbout 1% of the value, $1 minimum. For gear; guns and ammo aren't confirmed yet. By the label platform's insurer. Coming soon.$5.00
Coverage comes from the insurer named, at their price, and they handle claims. Keep the sale receipt as proof of value.
Check your exact shipment, then buy the label with these rules applied.
Information, not legal advice. Laws and carrier rules change; when in doubt, ask the carrier or a local dealer.