How to Ship Guns and Firearms

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Ryan Kraft

Gun can complicate any move. Some moving services refuse to transport them, and weapons-shipping laws can be difficult to work around.

That being said, it’s entirely possible to move your guns from your old home to your new one. Here are your options:

There’s nothing inherently illegal about shipping a gun. However, there are plenty of restrictions in place.

Moving Services – Some moving companies and you-pack companies will move your guns. Others won’t. Make sure to ask your movers whether they will.
Mail/Delivery – USPS has tight restrictions on mailing guns, making it all-but-impossible to do for the average person. Private delivery companies, like FedEx, are a bit more lenient, but they too have limits as to how you can do it. Make sure to ask a knowledgable employee.
Through a Gun Dealer – Gun dealers and manufacturers are able to mail guns to each other under USPS regulations, so you can “hire” them to mail your guns to a local dealer, where you can pick them up.