Coverage that says what it covers
Most shipping insurance quietly excludes firearms. We list every option we offer, who stands behind it, what it costs and what it won’t pay for, so you can choose before you ship.
Carrier's built-in coverage
With your labelFree. Most USPS, UPS and FedEx labels include up to $100.
Insurer: the carrier · Up to $100 a package · Filed with the carrier. Keep the receipt and photos of the packing.
| Handgun | Not confirmed |
| Rifle or shotgun | Not confirmed |
| Ammunition | No |
| Body armor or plates | Yes |
| Night vision or thermal | Yes |
| Other gear (clothing, packs, helmets, carriers without armor) | Yes |
Standard shipping insurance
Coming soonAbout 1% of the value, $1 minimum. For gear; guns and ammo aren't confirmed yet.
Insurer: the label platform's insurer · Up to $5,000 a package · Filed online with the insurer. Proof of value (the sale receipt) and photos.
| Handgun | Not confirmed |
| Rifle or shotgun | Not confirmed |
| Ammunition | Not confirmed |
| Body armor or plates | Yes |
| Night vision or thermal | Yes |
| Other gear (clothing, packs, helmets, carriers without armor) | Yes |
Guns-covered insurance
On 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.
Insurer: U-PIC · Up to $25,000 a package · Filed with U-PIC. Firearms must have been shipped by the carrier's rules.
| Handgun | Yes |
| Rifle or shotgun | Yes |
| Ammunition | Yes |
| Body armor or plates | Yes |
| Night vision or thermal | Yes |
| Other gear (clothing, packs, helmets, carriers without armor) | Yes |
InsureShield
On UPS Capital’s siteAbout $1 per $100. UPS up to $10,000, USPS up to $5,000. Bought on UPS Capital's site.
Insurer: UPS Capital · Up to $10,000 a package · Filed with UPS Capital.
| Handgun | Not confirmed |
| Rifle or shotgun | Not confirmed |
| Ammunition | No |
| Body armor or plates | Yes |
| Night vision or thermal | Yes |
| Other gear (clothing, packs, helmets, carriers without armor) | Yes |
How forwarded coverage works
For coverage bought on the insurer’s own site, buy your label first. We show you the tracking number, carrier and value to enter, and a button that takes you to the insurer. The policy is between you and them, and they handle any claim.
Making a claim
Keep the sale receipt as proof of value, photos of the packing, and the tracking number. Firearms and ammunition must have been shipped by the carrier’s rules for any policy to pay, which is exactly what our rules check is for.
Coverage details come from each insurer’s published terms, which can change; their policy wording governs. SmoothShip isn’t an insurer. Check a shipment to see the options for your item.