USPS Shipping muzzleloader rifle 2025 edition

[AnotherHawkenGuy]

Have the regulations changed for 2025 or is it still legal to ship a muzzleloading rifle without an ffl via usps. If so I’m just going to ship via ups or fedex tomorrow.

 

[Christophero]

I shipped a Cap & Ball m pistol a few years back but looked into the regs. More complicated than I expected. Thankfully a friend has his antique and curio ffl, which helped greatly.

 

[Tumbledown]

There is no problem with shipping long guns via USPS, either "antique" or modern. I've done both. If a person is legally able to receive it, you can send it directly to them. The USPS urges there be nothing indicating contents and the recipient sign for it.

If it is concealable, REGARDLESS of it's "antique" status, it cannot go by USPS. Others will jump in here and say C&B pistols are ok, but they frankly are wrong and haven't read the current postal regulations. (The BATFE definitions are moot here.) Get ready for a whole bunch of misinformation from people who will try to tell you otherwise.

 

[Sam squanch]

My local PO refused to ship a pellet rifle! Miss Mammeries refuses to ship unless it’s FFL to FFL. If you argue and get too mean, she calls the cops who are ALL on her side for two obvious reasons……

 

[ILoveMuzzleloading]

It's important to check the state you are shipping to as well. I believe there are some east coast states that you aren't supposed to mail muzzleloaders to.

 

[Tumbledown]

It's important to check the state you are shipping to as well. I believe there are some east coast states that you aren't supposed to mail muzzleloaders to.

As I said, "legally able to receive."

 

[Tumbledown]

My local PO refused to ship a pellet rifle! Miss Mammeries refuses to ship unless it’s FFL to FFL. If you argue and get too mean, she calls the cops who are ALL on her side for two obvious reasons……

I recently mailed a musket. The PO didn't ask, I didn't tell. And she needs to read her own regulations.

 

[Sam squanch]

She’s got the postmaster wrapped around her finger……

 

[AnotherHawkenGuy]

Well, from what I read on usps website the antique muzzleloader or replica there of can be shipped via usps being shipped from collector to collector. It’s going from Oregon to Kentucky. I got a shipping label via pirate ship.com so no questions asked from usps. Shipping it out today.

 

[AlexB]

Insure it for full value and say nothing.
Keep a copy of your receipts for the rifle and the postal transaction as well in case.

 

[lv2tinker22]

I recently mailed a musket. The PO didn't ask, I didn't tell. And she needs to read her own regulations.

I recently mailed a musket. The PO didn't ask, I didn't tell. And she needs to read her own regulations.

And I was the recipient of that musket.
No problem on my end either.
I live in a rural area, mailman honked, I went out and picked it up. No questions ask.

 

[[email protected]]

I ship modern and BP long guns all the time in the mail, aside from a couple of times that Newbies tried to show their vast knowledge, I have had no real issues.
The "man hands" post mistress tried to convince me some time ago that I needed to show them a copy of the receiving FFL to ship to, but that soon fell by the wayside after I made a call to USPS to clarify and was told, 'uh no, not required'.

Been smooth sailing ever since.

 

[Sam squanch]

There are a few PO employees who believe it’s their personal responsibility to stop gun violence and they are going to save the world…..

 

[Whitworth]

My local PO refused to ship a pellet rifle! Miss Mammeries refuses to ship unless it’s FFL to FFL. If you argue and get too mean, she calls the cops who are ALL on her side for two obvious reasons……

I guess printing out the regulations to show them wrong would be futile and cause them embarrassment therefore making them dig their heels in even deeper. Might try writing your displeasure to your local Congressman about your PO refusing to provide you legal service. Sometimes a letter of inquiry from their office to the local Postmaster will get you their cooperation. From what I understand written letters get more personal attention and a possible response then being overlooked in the overwhelming flood of easier sent emails, only cost you a stamp to see. Keep us posted
YMMV

 

[Jappo]

I got a label in a clear plastic bag in my mailbox. Had a number to call. I knew what it was because I was waiting for it. It was a bp revolver. I called the number and it was the main hub about 20 miles from me. They asked me to describe what it was. I did, they told me to come pick it up and be sure to have my ID. I went to go pick it up, showed them the label and my ID. They handed me a busted up box and the revolver laying on top. No questions asked. The lady actually told me it was not illegal to ship such items.
This was last year in April.

 

[AnotherHawkenGuy]

Turns out my post office had no qualms about it, the gentleman should be receiving his new muzzleloader by Friday On another note, we have a temp postmaster, the sweet lady that worked there passed away in a car accident on the highway driving to work a few days ago. Never met her but I guess she was a really nice person. Sad thing especially on the holidays in a small town.

 

[Secesh]

Here’s some of what’s wrong with our USPS. Postmaster General’s response to questions posed to him recently by congress.

Other problem areas are; random inept lazy employees and self appointed activists bent on making their own laws regarding firearms regulations.

 

[Secesh]

Recently purchased an item online and it took 8 days for the USPS to transport the item 90 miles.

 

[[email protected]]

Once waited two weeks for a book I ordered from 50 miles away.

 

[Newly O’Brian]

I just print out USPS regulations and when they hesitate, I pull out their regulations....end of debate and it ships!