Who can I use to post an pre-charged air rifle to somebody??

[JSC]

Hi all,

I may have just sold my air rifle to someone and need to post it to them but Parcelforce won't transport pre-charged air guns so who can I use?

 

Cheers,

 

JSC.

[HDAV]

Hi all,

I may have just sold my air rifle to someone and need to post it to them but Parcelforce won't transport pre-charged air guns so who can I use?

 

Cheers,

 

JSC.

 

They should as long as tank is empty ...... Royal mail will but wont be cheap. You could use an RFD to ship it as they can use TNT.

 

 

Hmmmm http://www.parcelforce.com/sites/default/files/General%20prohibitions%20and%20restrictions%20January%202013.pdf

 

Arms and ammunition

Carriage of firearms between registered firearms dealers

A service for Section 1 and 2 firearms and low-powered airguns (as defined by the Firearms Act 1968, as amended),

imitation firearms, de-activated guns, antique firearms and paintball guns is available to contract customers only, at the

absolute discretion of Parcelforce Worldwide, and is subject to Parcelforce Worldwide providing prior written agreement in

advance. Where Parcelforce Worldwide provide concurrence to sending firearms, it is subject to a number of conditions

which include:

• Collections and

Edited February 5, 2014 by HDAV

[-Mongrel-]

This reads to me that it MAY be permitted as long as it's not flown?

 

Carriage of firearms between registered firearms dealers
A service for Section 1 and 2 firearms and low-powered airguns (as defined by the Firearms Act 1968, as amended),
imitation firearms, de-activated guns, antique firearms and paintball guns is available to contract customers only, at the
absolute discretion of Parcelforce Worldwide, and is subject to Parcelforce Worldwide providing prior written agreement in
advance. Where Parcelforce Worldwide provide concurrence to sending firearms, it is subject to a number of conditions
which include:
• Collections and deliveries of section 1 and 2 firearms will only be accepted where it can be shown to Parcelforce
Worldwide’s satisfaction that both the sender and the recipient are Registered Firearms Dealers.
Section 1 and Section 2 firearms, low-powered airguns, imitation firearms, antique firearms and paintball guns may be
permitted for zone 1 to 1 on express9, 10, AM, 24, 48 services; deliveries to zones 2 and 3 must be on an express48
service and include ‘do not air uplift’ sticker on the parcel.
• Parcelforce Worldwide reserve the right that if any item is item is sent on the incorrect service, or does not include the
correct labelling, or is a prohibited / restricted item then a charge of £20 will be levied in addition to the carriage charge
and returned to the sending customer.
• All firearms must be clearly labelled ‘Strictly addressee only’ and ‘Do not leave with a neighbour’.

Edited February 5, 2014 by -Mongrel-

[Theskyfox]

Hi all,

I may have just sold my air rifle to someone and need to post it to them but Parcelforce won't transport pre-charged air guns so who can I use?

 

Cheers,

 

JSC.

 

I sold a PCP end of last year and posted it parcelforce 48 to an RFD from the Post Office. As long as its not on a FAC you should have no problems. Its easiest to post it as "sporting goods" (as thats technically what it is).

 

I know that Blackpool Air Rifles use APC overnight.

 

-Andrew

Edited February 5, 2014 by Theskyfox

[bruno22rf]

Post Office special delivery-its about £12 next day depending on weight.

[HDAV]

This reads to me that it MAY be permitted as long as it's not flown?

 

Carriage of firearms between registered firearms dealers

A service for Section 1 and 2 firearms and low-powered airguns (as defined by the Firearms Act 1968, as amended),

imitation firearms, de-activated guns, antique firearms and paintball guns is available to contract customers only, at the

absolute discretion of Parcelforce Worldwide, and is subject to Parcelforce Worldwide providing prior written agreement in

advance. Where Parcelforce Worldwide provide concurrence to sending firearms, it is subject to a number of conditions

which include:

• Collections and deliveries of section 1 and 2 firearms will only be accepted where it can be shown to Parcelforce

Worldwide’s satisfaction that both the sender and the recipient are Registered Firearms Dealers.

Section 1 and Section 2 firearms, low-powered airguns, imitation firearms, antique firearms and paintball guns may be

permitted for zone 1 to 1 on express9, 10, AM, 24, 48 services; deliveries to zones 2 and 3 must be on an express48

service and include ‘do not air uplift’ sticker on the parcel.

• Parcelforce Worldwide reserve the right that if any item is item is sent on the incorrect service, or does not include the

correct labelling, or is a prohibited / restricted item then a charge of £20 will be levied in addition to the carriage charge

and returned to the sending customer.

• All firearms must be clearly labelled ‘Strictly addressee only’ and ‘Do not leave with a neighbour’.

 

Highlighted the critical bits........ Royal mail will carry them but the tricky bit is the size restrictions........

 

http://www.royalmail.com/personal/uk-delivery/1st-class-mail?intcampaignid=CLT_0613_LP_05

 

 

 

Medium Parcel

Gifts, shoes, heavy or bulky items 20kg 61cm 46cm 46cm

[Dekers]

A few years back I used TNT, worth a call to see if they will take it for you!

[chrisjpainter]

In December I sent my R10 off to XTX-Air for a tune and it went Royal Mail special delivery. The hard bit is the length, as it has to be bellow 61 cm. However, depending on the gun you can get round it by taking the action out of the stock, then packing them next to each other (being careful not to damage either), as well as removing things like silencers or shrouds.

 

That doesn't work for everything though. Also be aware that the max insurance is £500 i think. But, the gun will have to be shot dry of air, as no one will take pressurised cylinders off you.