Shipping a firearm

[Fisher of Men]

Hey guys,

I have a question.  I live near DFW and I'm needing to ship a pump shotgun to my brother who lives near Houston, Texas.  I've never shipped a gun before.  Can anyone offer some advice?  Do I ship it through the post office? UPS? etc?  Are there any special forms to fill out?  Any advice would be appreciated.

[jeremyt]

May not be the most efficient way, but when I was stationed in Cali, I bought a long gun and had to go to a local gun shop and pay a small fee to have it shipped to a gun shop near my mom and dads. Once I got back to NC I went and picked it up. May work for you or may not, just a suggestion.

[fourbizz]

http://gunbroker.com/Support/SupportFAQView.asp?FAQID=1118&NoCount=1

here you go.

also, if you haven't ever seen that site, look around. gun nut's dream come true. some great deals too!

[burleytog]

The GunBroker link will tell you everything you need to know.

OTOH, it might be cheaper to meet your brother halfway, as you're going to be out some $$ for shipping and then some $$ for the FFL's transfer fee.

[George Welcome]

Make the drive - easiest method without involving a bunch of very stringent laws.

[The Unabasser]

May not be the most efficient way, but when I was stationed in Cali, I bought a long gun and had to go to a local gun shop and pay a small fee to have it shipped to a gun shop near my mom and dads. Once I got back to NC I went and picked it up. May work for you or may not, just a suggestion.

This is the best way, I know guys who did this from PA to Montana thru local Gun Dealers. Then they didnt have to worry about anything but getting on a plane, picking up their guns and goin hunting.

[Fisher of Men]

Thanks guys!  I'm considering just driving it down, or waiting until I see him at Thanksgiving or Christmas at my Grandmother's house.  I might end up spending more than the things worth.  It is a 70's model 870 Wingmaster pump 20 ga.  The stock has been broken and re-glued and the thing has rust pits here and there.  It was the first gun that he hunted with and he wants to give it to his son.  I offered to give it to him, but he insisted on paying for it.  I told him 50 bucks.  I can't check into the website here at school (firewall- "gun" in URL address), but I'll look into it at home.

Thanks again for the advice!!

-Fisher