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I just tried shipping a rifle in the manufacturer's box via UPS to a gunsmith. I called central processing and asked about requirements. None so long as I was shipping to a gunsmith, not for sale. I asked specifically if I needed proof of the 'smith's FFL. Nope. Manufacturer's box is fine, too.
I drive 50+ miles into Anchorage and am refused shipping. Not only do they require the FFL number but a copy of the license to see if it is still current. So now I have to get the 'smith to fax his FFL to UPS and make another 100+ mile roundtrip to Anchorage. Oh yeah, they didn't like the Winchester box, it needs to be corrugated cardboard. I've used FedEx in the past, and they tell you up front they require the number. I write it on the box in the address and never had a problem. Anybody else run into this or is it another brilliant idea that Anchorage has come up with?
I sound cranky don't I? You better believe it.
I drive 50+ miles into Anchorage and am refused shipping. Not only do they require the FFL number but a copy of the license to see if it is still current. So now I have to get the 'smith to fax his FFL to UPS and make another 100+ mile roundtrip to Anchorage. Oh yeah, they didn't like the Winchester box, it needs to be corrugated cardboard. I've used FedEx in the past, and they tell you up front they require the number. I write it on the box in the address and never had a problem. Anybody else run into this or is it another brilliant idea that Anchorage has come up with?
I sound cranky don't I? You better believe it.