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5/15/2012 6:38:52 PM EDT
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.

5/15/2012 6:53:36 PM EDT
[#1]
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 7:56:13 PM EDT
[#2]
I've fedexed them no problem.
5/15/2012 8:08:06 PM EDT
[#3]
Stuck mine in a Priority Mail box and sent it back to Silencerco for repairs, no issues at all.
5/15/2012 8:55:44 PM EDT
[#4]
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."
5/16/2012 4:53:41 PM EDT
[#5]
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
5/16/2012 5:49:47 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
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 6:07:14 PM EDT
[#7]



Quoted:


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 7:28:59 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
Quoted:
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
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