I want to ship a handgun to a shop for a tune-up. I've read many times how to ship to an FFL as a non-FFL, but I wanted definitive advice.
I called three gun stores and not one would ship it for me, but they'd receive it on the way back for a fee.
USPS is a definite no.
FedEx is a no.
UPS most likely will, if I take it to a distribution center, but the two within 50 miles of me do not have phone numbers listed, and apparently they're only open 3 hrs per day.
I called my local gun rights organization and left a message. I have not received a call back.
I called the ATF and...bingo, they called me back with all the info I need. Very nice agent, very helpful.
As I kinda knew, a non-FFL can ship a handgun for repairs. It might have to go to an FFL on the way back, depending on the state laws, but it's perfectly legal for the repair shop to send it to my house.