Can you ship your rifle to yourself

[WTNUT]

Not sure where this question goes, so going here I guess.

I am going to check with the post office next week, but I am hunting in Alaska in May and we are suppose to ship nearly every thing via the post office to Cold Bay, Alaska.

Do you know whether one can legally ship a rifle to yourself via the post office?

I also need to check the current airline regulations as to checking a firearm. It has been forever since I traveled with a rifle. Almost always bowhunting.


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[maxx075]

As much as I hate referencing the ATF (except in the FTATF or ATF is gay situations):

May a nonlicensee ship firearms interstate for his or her use in hunting or other lawful activity? | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Yes. A person may ship a firearm to him or herself in care of another person in the state where he or she intends to hunt or engage in any other lawful activity. The package should be addressed to the owner “in the care of” the out–of–state resident. Upon reaching its destination, persons other...

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[Wapiti151]

Yes….I've done it multiple times, I’ve only ever used UPS though, never USPS.

 

[WTNUT]

Thanks


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[thinhorn_AK]

Yes I’ve done it a few times with no issues.

 

[SMGaines06]

Just be sure to insure it.

Last time I flew to Nebraska, Southwest Airlines was pretty good about it. I used a Pelican case, had a padlock on it, kept the key around my neck on a lanyard. I made a hang tag thay stated "to open please call." Worked just fine, that way I was with them while they checked it, then locked back. No one else had a key, except my buddy for backup.

 

[Scottyboy]

Yes….I've done it multiple times, I’ve only ever used UPS though, never USPS.

This is what I do. For clarity, I drop off at a hub/customer care center.

 

[fishsticks]

As others have said, yes you can. However I’d suggest checking with the guide as it may be that you would check it with the airline. This is also perfectly legal and common. Lots of info out there on how to do it and it’s not a big deal. I’d be a little nervous mailing myself a rifle to Alaska. Less so checking it on my flights.