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Shipping Firearms and Ammunition: Regulations
Understand strict regulations for shipping firearms legally.
January 9, 20261 min read26 views
Shipping Firearms Regulations
Strict federal and carrier requirements apply.
Federal Requirements
| Item | Who Can Ship |
|---|---|
| Handguns | FFL to FFL only |
| Long guns | To self/FFL |
| Ammunition | Licensed shippers |
Carrier Policies
| Carrier | Policy |
|---|---|
| USPS | Long guns only, registered |
| UPS | FFL to FFL, declared |
| FedEx | Licensed dealers only |
Requirements Checklist
Penalties
| Violation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Unlicensed shipping | Federal charges |
| Improper declaration | Package seizure |
| Wrong recipient | Legal liability |
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