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CustomSatellite:
I know this is an old thread but I'd like to add FWIW that anyone can ship a firearm to any FFL without another dealer as a go-between. I understand there may be specific reasons to use a dealer such as proof of condition of the firearm prior to shipping or possibly dealing with a questionable buyer for which gunbroker has many but generally speaking it isn't required or necessary. Further, the reason most dealers don't want to be involved in this is they are familiar with gunbroker issues and don't want to be involved in the mix if the buyer decides to become difficult or even if an issue arises with the shipment not arriving or any number of other potential problems that they see every day. The dealer would likely collect miminal fees for agreeing to do this for you and nothing further is something goes wrong. A home FFL might be willing but again they likely know the gunbroker issues and may pass. As of right now, your shipment options are limited to private carriers such as FedEx and UPS. Each has their own rules but generally you are required by federal law to declare you are shipping a firearm which automatically triggers next day or 2nd day air if a handgun and an adult signature. The biggest problem is the cost. Since the carriers require overnight or 2nd day air, the cost goes up dramatically, likely in the $60 to $70 range for a handgun. Long guns can go ground but the cost is still significant.

David Hineline:
FFL dealers can mail handguns via post office dealer to dealer, for around $8-$12.

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