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Shipping a suppressor
5/15/2012 10:38:52 PM
I need to ship a suppressor back to the manf for some work.
Do i need to do anything different from shipping a normal gun via usps?
I will include a copy of my form4.
Do i need to do anything different from shipping a normal gun via usps?
I will include a copy of my form4.
5/15/2012 10:53:36 PM
I just went through that process. I just shipped it UPS with sig. required and a copy of my form 4. No problems with it.
5/15/2012 11:56:13 PM
I've fedexed them no problem.
5/16/2012 12:08:06 AM
Stuck mine in a Priority Mail box and sent it back to Silencerco for repairs, no issues at all.
5/16/2012 12:55:44 AM
Copy of the Form 4.
Letter of intent:
Include destination name/address, return name/address, contents & serial # listed, work requested.
I usually send it UPS from the hub near the airport. Registered/insured/delivery confirm/signature receipt. Always insure for 150% the MSRP to cover all costs of replacement.
This is what I was told by several manufacturers. A few years ago I read on the ATF website about Form 4/letter of intent. The rest seemed like common sense for CYA.
ETA: Declare as "machine parts." It's not a lie, and doesn't stand out to sticky fingers like "firearms suppressor/silencer."
Letter of intent:
Include destination name/address, return name/address, contents & serial # listed, work requested.
I usually send it UPS from the hub near the airport. Registered/insured/delivery confirm/signature receipt. Always insure for 150% the MSRP to cover all costs of replacement.
This is what I was told by several manufacturers. A few years ago I read on the ATF website about Form 4/letter of intent. The rest seemed like common sense for CYA.
ETA: Declare as "machine parts." It's not a lie, and doesn't stand out to sticky fingers like "firearms suppressor/silencer."
5/16/2012 8:53:41 PM
I shipped "registered"....which travels under lock and key, and is an authorized way to ship up to "secret" level documents.
Insured for replacement cost plus stamp.
Good enough for me, but I was still nervous!!
~WTS
Insured for replacement cost plus stamp.
Good enough for me, but I was still nervous!!
~WTS
5/16/2012 9:49:47 PM
Originally Posted By WhatsThatSmell:
I shipped "registered"....which travels under lock and key, and is an authorized way to ship up to "secret" level documents.
Insured for replacement cost plus stamp.
Good enough for me, but I was still nervous!!
~WTS
I shipped "registered"....which travels under lock and key, and is an authorized way to ship up to "secret" level documents.
Insured for replacement cost plus stamp.
Good enough for me, but I was still nervous!!
~WTS
What did that whole shipping cost? Sounds pretty safe and no matter what way I shipped it, it would be insured. Never had to do it so that's why I ask about the cost. Thanks
5/16/2012 10:07:14 PM
Originally Posted By stevemc:
Stuck mine in a Priority Mail box and sent it back to Silencerco for repairs, no issues at all.
Stuck mine in a Priority Mail box and sent it back to Silencerco for repairs, no issues at all.
This.
Silencer is not a concealable firearm as per USPS.
5/16/2012 11:28:59 PM
Originally Posted By GunFun36:
What did that whole shipping cost? Sounds pretty safe and no matter what way I shipped it, it would be insured. Never had to do it so that's why I ask about the cost. Thanks
Originally Posted By WhatsThatSmell:
I shipped "registered"....which travels under lock and key, and is an authorized way to ship up to "secret" level documents.
Insured for replacement cost plus stamp.
Good enough for me, but I was still nervous!!
~WTS
I shipped "registered"....which travels under lock and key, and is an authorized way to ship up to "secret" level documents.
Insured for replacement cost plus stamp.
Good enough for me, but I was still nervous!!
~WTS
What did that whole shipping cost? Sounds pretty safe and no matter what way I shipped it, it would be insured. Never had to do it so that's why I ask about the cost. Thanks
Registered is expensive...The whole thing was over $25 bucks....But was well worth it to me. YHM shipped it back via UPS signature required.
~WTS
