Shipping guides
How to ship suppressors, SBRs and SBSs
Suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns move dealer to dealer. Private owners don't ship them; their dealer does.
Who can take it
Private seller → buyer in another state
Suppressors, SBRs and SBSs move dealer to dealer. A private owner hands it to their dealer (SOT) to ship.
- USPS: No
- UPS: No
- FedEx: No
Private seller → licensed dealer (FFL)
Suppressors, SBRs and SBSs move dealer to dealer. A private owner hands it to their dealer (SOT) to ship.
- USPS: No
- UPS: No
- FedEx: No
Dealer with carrier agreements → dealer
- USPS: No
- UPS: Yes: Ground, 3 Day Select, 2nd Day Air, Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air · adult signature
- FedEx: Yes: Ground, Express Saver, 2Day, Priority Overnight · adult signature
Best way: UPS Ground. UPS with your firearms agreement.
Examples ship from Texas to Oklahoma. Your states can change the answer.
Before you ship
- I have a copy of the receiving dealer's license (FFL) and checked it on ATF's FFL eZ Check.
- The gun is unloaded, and there's no ammo in the box.
- I'm telling the carrier in writing that this package holds a firearm. SmoothShip keeps a copy of this notice with the label.
- Use a plain outer box. Nothing on the outside (labels, tape, return address) should say what's inside.
State rules and good to know
- Suppressors and short-barreled guns are banned for civilians in this state. (CA, DE, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI, DC)
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. Coverage for this kind of item isn't confirmed.$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. Coverage for this kind of item isn't confirmed.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. Coverage for this kind of item isn't confirmed.Their price
Carrier's built-in coverageFree. Most USPS, UPS and FedEx labels include up to $100. By the carrier. Coverage for this kind of item isn't confirmed.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; when in doubt, ask the carrier or a local dealer.