In my experience USPS will be more expensive than Fedex unless it's a smaller lighter package like a pistol. Last time I shipped a rifle USPS it was around $100.
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How Long Has FedEx NOT Shipped Airguns?
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In my experience USPS will be more expensive than Fedex unless it's a smaller lighter package like a pistol. Last time I shipped a rifle USPS it was around $100.
I e-mailed the "Dangerous Goods" department at FedEx and received this reply...
So apparently the webpage showing "AIR GUN" as a "Restricted Item" from within my FedEx account is incorrect.
Pheew!! Problem solved.
So apparently the webpage showing "AIR GUN" as a "Restricted Item" from within my FedEx account is incorrect.
Pheew!! Problem solved.
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I don't want to rain on your parade, but it might not be that simple. If FedEx is like UPS, the franchise stores and company stores do not operate with the same rules. The UPS franchise stores are specifically prohibited from accepting air rifles for shipment, but the company hubs can. If similar in structure, the response received was the truth, but not the whole truth.
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Whether it’s UPS, FEDEX or USPS or any other carrier, if asked I always say or write MACHINED PARTS, because that’s what they are, they just happened to be assembled in a unique way that makes them an air gun
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We shipped an air pistol on Monday, using Fed-Ex. We told the store what it was, for insurance purposes. The only issue we had was that the store required us to open the package. After inspection, they decided the packaging was insufficient (it was as shipped to us, from the retailer). We ended up paying roughly $12 for additional packaging- a much larger box and double the foam peanuts PLUS a $5 “professional packing” fee. Last check, the pistol arrives at it’s destination today. It is much easier to ship airguns with USPS.
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This approach may work in terms of getting it shipped from a location that might refuse the air rifle. And, if you're willing to be self insured, then maybe it's acceptable for you. But if you have damage or loss, you'll be out of luck, because you cannot verify the contents, and if truthful at that point, you will be admitting a violation of your shipping "contract". IMO, the best approach is to simply use a carrier that accepts air guns, document the contents and packing with a photo, and have documentation on hand of value. In the event of a claim, the insurer will deduct for depreciation, so it's unlikely you will receive the full amount of insurance purchased, but better than nothing.
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Shipped two powder burners via fedex in the last year. Fedex has brought me 2 or 3 airguns. Pretty sure the title isn’t the case.
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It's BS, got and shipped using FedEx exclusively for the last few months, up to a few days ago shipping rifles with no problems
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It's BS, got and shipped using FedEx exclusively for the last few months, up to a few days ago shipping rifles with no problems
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Everybody please re-read the post from October 26th.
The issue is settled according the e-mail I received from the "Dangerous Goods Dept" at FedEx.
Unless, of course, your state or locale defines "firearm" differently. ;-)
The issue is settled according the e-mail I received from the "Dangerous Goods Dept" at FedEx.
Unless, of course, your state or locale defines "firearm" differently. ;-)
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