Originally Posted By: DuckRyder
Originally Posted By: 2015_PSD
... (non-FFL holders cannot ship firearms via USPS across state lines). ...
Firearms which meet the definition of rifle or shotgun and are not concealable are mailable USPS by an individual but there are explicit rules. If across statelines the recipient must be a licensee (or to oneself incare of another when you a sending your rifle or shotgun ahead for your use, which does not apply in this case.) Unless prohibited by local or state ordinances.
https://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/pub52c4_009.htm
The ATF FAQ answer does not fit the question in this case, as the Q "May a nonlicensee ship a firearm through the U.S. Postal Service? “ Does not deal with a transfer, yet the A involves a transfer between non-licensees.
Also Fed Ex will send a rifle via ground service unless they changed their rules. Not sure about UPS, never done that. With UPS/Fed-EX she will have to take it to a owned facility and declare it.
Yes; I typo'ed on that and meant to say "pistols" instead of "firearms". However, having transferred more than a few firearms, I can unequivocally say that while the USPS says that it is permissible, actually doing it is another thing entirely--the hassle is not worth it (
from my experience--YMMV), and I live in a "gun friendly" state. Using Fed-Ex or UPS (I normally use Fed-Ex) is a far better solution and experience. Both Fed-Ex and UPS (as of late 2017) will allow a long gun to be sent via ground, but not a pistol. Second day delivery is the "slowest" way for a pistol or "concealable" firearm.