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How to ship primers and powder

Primers and powder are hazardous materials under their own rules. Most label services, including ours for now, don't handle them.

Who can take it

Private seller → buyer in another state

Primers and powder are hazardous materials under different rules. The label service doesn't handle them yet.

  • USPS: No
  • UPS: No
  • FedEx: No

Examples ship from Texas to Oklahoma. Your states can change the answer.

Insurance

Standard shipping insuranceAbout 1% of the value, $1 minimum. For gear; guns and ammo aren't confirmed yet. By the label platform's insurer. Doesn't cover this kind of item.$5.00
Guns-covered insuranceCovers 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. Doesn't cover this kind of item.Their price
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.

Labels for this are coming soon. Check your exact shipment now.

Information, not legal advice. Laws and carrier rules change; when in doubt, ask the carrier or a local dealer.