#Shipping Firearms
Understand the requirements for shipping firearms through your FirearmCart store.
#The Transfer Process
- Order placed - Customer orders firearm, selects FFL
- Payment captured - Order confirmed
- Verify FFL - Confirm receiving FFL is valid
- Ship to FFL - Via approved carrier
- FFL receives - Dealer logs into bound book
- Customer pickup - Customer completes 4473 and background check
#Key Requirements
| Requirement |
Description |
| FFL-to-FFL |
Firearms ship between licensed dealers |
| Adult signature |
Required for delivery |
| Approved carriers |
UPS or FedEx only |
| Proper packaging |
Concealed, secure packaging |
#Carrier Requirements
#Approved Carriers
| Carrier |
Firearms |
Ammunition |
| UPS |
Yes |
Ground only |
| FedEx |
Yes |
Ground only |
| USPS |
Licensed only |
No |
#Handgun Shipping
| Carrier |
Service Required |
| UPS |
Next Day Air |
| FedEx |
Priority Overnight |
#Long Gun Shipping
Long guns can ship via Ground or Express services.
#Ammunition Shipping
| Requirement |
Details |
| Ground only |
No air transportation |
| ORM-D label |
Required marking |
| Weight limit |
70 lbs max per package |
| Carrier |
UPS Ground or FedEx Ground |
#Packaging
| Element |
Requirement |
| Inner container |
Firearm in original box or case |
| Outer container |
Plain corrugated box |
| No indication |
No firearms imagery or text |
| Include |
Packing slip, invoice copy |
#Documentation
Maintain records for:
| Document |
Retention |
| Bound book entries |
20 years |
| Order records |
7 years recommended |
| Shipping records |
7 years recommended |
#Returns
When customers return firearms:
- Issue RMA
- Customer's FFL ships to your FFL
- Verify serial number on receipt
- Update bound book
- Process refund
