My son is station in Alaska and is wanting me to ship his shotgun to him for duck season.
You can ship it to your self at his address.
Done it many times.
But, I was going to arrive at that [residence] to hunt.
After the hunt i shipped it back to my address.
Less baggage and worry at the air port.
There's the big qualifier. You were shipping it to you. That's not what's happening in the situation described here.
1. You call son and have him ID his favorite FFL.
2. You call AK gun store and give them heads up that shotgun coming.
3. You wrapped up shotgun in bubble wrap and foam peanuts and slap label with AK gun sotre on it. WRITE YOUR SON'S NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER IN LARGE SHARPIE IN SEVERAL PLACES ON THE BOX.
4. Pay for shipping, you then e-mail AK FFL that shotgun is coming with tracking number.
5. You wait. Wait some more. Dude, it's Alaska, just keep waiting.
6. Shotgun arrives, gun shop (hopefully) calls your son.
7. Son trundles into gun store in AK and fills out 4473. Maybe he pays vig on the deal, maybe what $50 for AK?
8. Son goes duck hunting.
you are correct. He does live in the barracks and has guns stored in the armory.With the Marine Corps if living in base housing firearms can be kept at home with them, If living in bachelor housing (Barracks) it will be stored in the base armory. And can be checked out when needed.
If you son has an address in Alaska he ships it to himself via USPS. Have done it several times when hunting and fishing in Alaska. The guide would give me his address to ship to. I would ship to myself at that address, No FFL needed, but you need to to take the stock off and if you can break it down shorter do so. Insure it for full value and put a tracking number on package and signature required. Will have to go to PO to pick up unless some one at home signs for it. Make sure it is padded good. Packages will be dumped on it, it will be dropped etc. Stocks get broken when left on the gun. Post Office has rules for shipping long-guns ask them to look the regs up as most don't know the rules. If shipping on base there are also rules to follow. It can be a PIA if going on base.
P.O. is better to ship with than Fed Ex or UPS for this.
The only way I see is FFL to FFL.My son is station in Alaska and is wanting me to ship his shotgun to him for duck season. What is the best way for me to do this? Thanks in advance more of a reader on this site but anytime i have a question you guys are more then helpful.
I would like to thank all who help by providing information. I just wanted to give a quick update. Son received shotgun fine and is having a fine duck season. Yesterday he shot his first banded mallard. He is making the most of being station in alaska after getting home from his deployment. Once again I don't provide much to the site but everyone is there with tons of knowledge when I ask. Thanks again.