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Ron Smith · 04-21-2006, 08:44 AM

I don't understand your comment.

"if the firearms are purchased in the same state in which you reside."

I can own or collect as many firearms as I want without a license. The license simply allows me to legally receive 'specified" firearms from any state.

My whole point being. That USPS regulations and ATF regulations contradict. I have pointed this out to the Postal Inspectors. And have asked which reg. trumps the other. They can't tell me.

What it boils down to , is that the Postal Service regulation is a mis-interpuratation of the ATF regulation. Or if you wish, a simplification of the ATF regs. Merely meant to be a general guide for Postal Employees.

As I said, I was a T6 and Finance Tech. for nearly 20 years. For lack of a better word a "Foreman" refered to as a Lead Clerk. I oversaw 6 to 8 Window Clerks, advised them and translated the regulations for them. In constant contact with the district office to clarify the regulations. I was also a Window clerk trainer for about 10 of those years. I trained well over 100 Window Clerks for several offices within a 75 mile radius.

Window Clerks have to go through 40 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of OTJ training and then have to take a test before they are issued a till and can work a window unobserved. Even then their work is scrutinized continually until it is determined that they are doing things correctly.

I had a backlog of clerks to be trained at times, because I had a reputation for being the best trainer in the area. Many area Postmasters specified that they wanted me to train their clerks. I received 6 letters of commendation and 4 achivement awards for my knowledge and ability. We're not talking slinging burgers at Micky Ds. Window training is intense and not just anyone is capable of being a window clerk. Contrary to popular belief, it is very stressfull and retention of mountains of knowledge are required.

I'm not saying this to blow my own horn, but to assure you that I am not just pulling my knowledge and understanding of the regs. out of my a**.

I am not dictating to anyone. Just my point of view and what I do. If you want to use UPS, FedEX, DHL, or Oggies Dog Sled service, feel free. That is entirely your decision.

Have a good day...

Ron

04-21-2006, 08:44 AM	#24
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I don't understand your comment. "if the firearms are purchased in the same state in which you reside." I can own or collect as many firearms as I want without a license. The license simply allows me to legally receive 'specified" firearms from any state. My whole point being. That USPS regulations and ATF regulations contradict. I have pointed this out to the Postal Inspectors. And have asked which reg. trumps the other. They can't tell me. What it boils down to , is that the Postal Service regulation is a mis-interpuratation of the ATF regulation. Or if you wish, a simplification of the ATF regs. Merely meant to be a general guide for Postal Employees. As I said, I was a T6 and Finance Tech. for nearly 20 years. For lack of a better word a "Foreman" refered to as a Lead Clerk. I oversaw 6 to 8 Window Clerks, advised them and translated the regulations for them. In constant contact with the district office to clarify the regulations. I was also a Window clerk trainer for about 10 of those years. I trained well over 100 Window Clerks for several offices within a 75 mile radius. Window Clerks have to go through 40 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of OTJ training and then have to take a test before they are issued a till and can work a window unobserved. Even then their work is scrutinized continually until it is determined that they are doing things correctly. I had a backlog of clerks to be trained at times, because I had a reputation for being the best trainer in the area. Many area Postmasters specified that they wanted me to train their clerks. I received 6 letters of commendation and 4 achivement awards for my knowledge and ability. We're not talking slinging burgers at Micky Ds. Window training is intense and not just anyone is capable of being a window clerk. Contrary to popular belief, it is very stressfull and retention of mountains of knowledge are required. I'm not saying this to blow my own horn, but to assure you that I am not just pulling my knowledge and understanding of the regs. out of my a. I am not dictating to anyone. Just my point of view and what I do. If you want to use UPS, FedEX, DHL, or Oggies Dog Sled service, feel free. That is entirely your decision. Have a good day... Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~** said...