Barrel Extension Shipping Issue

[physoft]

Originally Posted by Bill_in_VA

The lower is the legally-defined "firearm." Everything else is just "parts." Instead of asking some mouth-breathing counter flunky, just put the parts in a box and mail the box. Don't over-complicate something that isn't complex.

"Legally-defined" and "shipping policy" are two different things. I didn't speak to a "flunky" I spoke to a FEDEX supervisor who specialized in Dangerous Goods and Firearms. I am not making it complex.....it is what it is.....

[lugerholsterrepair]

If you received this and believe it was against the law I suggest you turn yourself over to the proper authorities immediately. Do not pass go, do not collect a hundred dollars but go directly to jail. Let's see how concerned you REALLY are...

[physoft]

Originally Posted by George Anderson

Go to fedex.com and set up an account. Order shipping materials on line. Go on line to ship items. At no point are asked to describe contents. They only ask value. Request a pick-up and they pick it up the next day. No problems, no questions, no ass-holes. Simple and always ON TIME!

That would be violating their policy. I know some take that chance but I am not willing to risk my firearm over it.

[physoft]

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

If you received this and believe it was against the law I suggest you turn yourself over to the proper authorities immediately. Do not pass go, do not collect a hundred dollars but go directly to jail. Let's see how concerned you REALLY are...

Never said I broke the law and I don't intend to.

[lugerholsterrepair]

Then what's your problem? Something isn't adding up.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Major Tom

Well, I have shipped pistols and rifles via USPS with no problems what so ever. All shipped over night (expensive), signature requiered and insured for full amount. All my local Post Office asks is am I shipping lithium batteries, toxic liquids or perfume (of all things). Now my friend in Calif. went to his P.O. and they specifically asked if there was a firearm in his package (there was). Refused his shipment! Fed-Ex did same to him.
As for lugers, the upper cannon does have serial numbers and can be fired with no lower receiver. Put a round in the chamber and press the trigger bar....BANG! But, I would assume the local P.O. clerk would not know that.

Yes,
and you can put a shotgun shell in a pipe and hit it with a pointy hammer and it will go off too! that does not make the pipe a firearm!

And not all luger receivers have serial numbers.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by physoft

That would be violating their policy. I know some take that chance but I am not willing to risk my firearm over it.

Your choice and by all means do what you wish; but don't try to convince the rest of the group here you are correct.

Your single experience does not negate the thousands of experiences in shipping and receiving firearms and parts by the members here.

We appreciate your concern, but now you have tried your best to warn all who want to listen.

My condolences for your current residence situation, I know that must make it really tough for collecting arms.

[George Anderson]

Originally Posted by physoft

That would be violating their policy. I know some take that chance but I am not willing to risk my firearm over it.

I suggest that you crawl back into your shell(safe space) where you'll be secure.

[Edward Tinker]

I am closing this thread.

physoft (Ted) believes that something happened against the rules. A number of older, very lawful collectors have told him that the upper is NOT a firearm.

I think all has been said.