That UPS store won't even ship a rifle scope if declared, nevertheless firearms or parts, plus by design has to be one of the most inefficient shipping places I have ever set foot in.Gillette hub has been very difficult to deal with. The UPS Store has been OK to deal with. I had an account for 30 days and my credit card was charged for items that I never shipped, I cancelled my account and was reimbursed about 60 days later.
If you want to ship gun parts tell them Woodstock = Wooden Sculpture, Gun Barrel = Machine part/s,I tried to ship an action from my local UPS hub yesterday, and was told they no longer ship guns or gun parts from non authorized shippers. I knew they had changed policy last year, but individuals where still able to ship to FFL's. That is no more. The person at the counter apologized profusely, but said corporate UPS will hold their hubs responsible for violating policy if they ship a gun or gun parts containing a serial number. They gave me a copy of the policy and it's pretty clear they are done shipping for individuals and any business they haven't "approved ". It also sounds like the approval process is arbitrary at best. Ammo, brass and projectiles will be next I'm sure.
I just did also.I just did on Tuesday it was delivered today, shipmygun.com
What is LGS?Go to your LGS. If you are friendly with them or reg customer, they can (not saying they will) ship far cheaper than you or I ever could. I have used my LGS for yrs as it is about 1/4 10 1/3 the price I could ever ship for (ins and all included) Mine even packs them up for me.
Local Gun StoreWhat is LGS?
Don't give them ideas!It was fun while it lasted. I'm sure the next step is an excessively high "hazmat " fee on guns and gun parts.