Thread: tips on shipping a rifle?

Hey Folks,
I recently bought a new .22 pump action rifle. Special ordered it at Wally World, rather than at a dealer, to save a few bucks. Mistake... I think it may have been a display model at another store, so I want to make sure it's right.
Rather than exchanging it at the store, I'm sending it to the manufacturer for them to inspect and tweak. I'm hoping to get a couple upgrades done to it, too.
I've never shipped a rifle before. The mfr. is sending a label, but I want to make sure I package it well. I'm sure common sense prevails here, but does anyone have any specific tips?
Thanks,
Parry

No advice, but I am just glad you can still buy guns in America.

Peace,
Steven

I've used one of these to protect rifles on many international flights, they have never let me down. On the down side they are a bit pricey if you're never going to use it again.

I believe you can only ship using a business or individual w/ a current Federal Firearms License (FFL). To find individuals in your area that have a FFL and are willing to do this go to gunbroker.com's FFL holder finder.

Good point, I'd forgotten about that part.

Originally Posted by Dick Danger

Good point, I'd forgotten about that part.

Generally their fees are very reasonable. I use a local guy that charges $10 to cover the paperwork hassle. Good Luck!