How to ship firearms
Approved Shippers with a Federal Firearm License
The FedEx Service Guide prohibits firearm shipments. However, customers holding a Federal Firearms License (FFL) may work with their FedEx account executive to obtain approval to ship firearms with FedEx. This will require customers holding an FFL to execute a FedEx Firearms Shipping Compliance Agreement. For more information, contact your FedEx account executive.
Unapproved Shippers
Shippers that do not hold an FFL are not eligible to obtain approval and are prohibited from shipping firearms with FedEx. Shippers that have not received approval, regardless of their FFL status, are prohibited from shipping firearms with FedEx.
1. Remove all ammunition
Firearms cannot be shipped with ammunition, remove all ammo before packing the firearm. Ensure the gun safety is turned on. All rifles and shotguns should be broken down. Ammunition is a dangerous good and may never be shipped from a FedEx Office or other FedEx associated retail location.
2. Secure firearm in a case
Pack the firearm in a sturdy outer box or hard case with adequate cushioning, there should not be any movement heard inside when the box is shifted. We will not ship firearms that are not properly secured in a case. Re-package the firearm case in an outerbox with no identifying markers.
3. Signature Requirement
Begin creating your shipping label and make sure to choose the option that requires a signature upon delivery. You may choose either Adult Signature Required (ASR) or Direct Signature Required (DSR).
4. Pack, print your label, and ship
*Image is not a representation of the box size that should be used to package this item.
Obtain a box for your shipment. Fill the bottom of the box with packing material such as loosefill peanuts or air-cellular cushion. Center the shipment inside the box and fill any empty spaces on all sides.
Using the H taping method, apply pressure-sensitive adhesive plastic tape to both the top and bottom of the carton to protect the package and its contents. Tape all seams or flaps.
5. Or ship at a FedEx Office location
Our team members cannot pack firearms shipments or create a label for firearms shipments. You can drop off a pre-packaged, pre-labeled firearm shipment at your local FedEx Office. We’ll take it from there.
Get your package to a FedEx location
Option 1 - Drop off at a FedEx location
Drop your shipment off at a FedEx Office or FedEx station.
*FedEx custom and clinical boxes are only available at FedEx Office Locations.
Option 2 - Schedule a pickup online
Save time and effort by scheduling a convenient one-time pickup online for a small fee. One of our couriers will pick up your shipment from your home, office or other preferred location.
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NOTICE: This packaging brochure is provided to FedEx customers to help reduce loss or damage due to improper packaging. It is NOT intended to be a comprehensive guide for packaging items we accept for transit. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding this information. Proper packaging is the sole responsibility of the shipper. For more information and comprehensive guidelines, please call customer support. Questions on shipments containing ammunition can be directed to the FedEx please call customer support; press "81" or say "dangerous goods," then press "4" for the next available dangerous goods agent (Outside the U.S., request to speak to a dangerous goods representative. Note: the DG hotline does not answer firearms questions.) Refer to the current FedEx Service Guide for terms, conditions, and limitations applicable to FedEx® delivery services.