Verify and follow all applicable federal, state, local, and carrier laws and policies before shipping any firearm
Confirm the recipient is legally allowed to receive the firearm
Use a licensed firearms dealer if required by law or by the receiving party
Unload the firearm completely
Remove all ammunition from the firearm and from the shipping package
Separate the firearm from any ammunition
Secure the firearm in a hard-sided case or other protective container
Place the firearm inside a plain, unmarked outer shipping box
Do not mark the package to indicate it contains a firearm
Declare the shipment to the carrier if required by law or carrier policy
Use only carriers and service levels that allow firearm shipments
Ship only to an eligible address or licensed dealer as required
Include any required documentation, permits, or transfer information
Obtain tracking and delivery confirmation
Insure the shipment if permitted and appropriate
Retain shipment records and proof of transfer
Comply with all carrier packaging and labeling requirements
Do not ship prohibited items with the firearm
Do not ship ammunition in the same package unless explicitly allowed by law and carrier policy
If unsure, consult a licensed firearms dealer or attorney before shipping