Honestly Ted that has to be something they are pushing on you up in the yukon. It is not a new policy here as of this week
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If you don't ship using Canada Post, who do you use?
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Honestly Ted that has to be something they are pushing on you up in the yukon. It is not a new policy here as of this week
Cheers
If it was all of Canada all branches would have got the letter at the same time
Has to be a up north thing. Might have something to do with yours not going ground which they don't correct
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People this is pure speculation here....there is nothing stating anything that CP will not insure firearms on their site. The rules are clearly defined on the CP site. I brought a box of bullets to ship a few months back, didnt tell the worker what I had but they know Im a firearms enthusiast. Anyhow the lady goes on to tell me that I can't ship bullets...I just said OK, she was fishing and hoping Id say what was in the package but just mailed it and walked. Its perfectly legal to ship projectiles....the lady behind the till was just ignorant of the rules. I go by whats officially written on their site.
Cheers!!
Cheers!!
Hope you are right. Will let you know in a few hours.
As for ground transportation, most of the mail travels into and out of the Yukon by truck on the Alaska Highway.
Ted
Hmmm, here is some information to digest.....From the Non-mailable matter Section 3.3
There cannot be any ammunition in the firearm or in the package.Bullets , cartridges and other ammunition are dangerous goods and cannot be mailed. These items fall under Class 1 (Explosives) of the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations.
https://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/PGnonmail-e.asp#1378224
Rob
Hmmm interesting, Ive purchased numerous boxes of accubonds from Cabelas and they were mailed in a small box via Canada Post...I understand live rounds but projectiles are just pieces of lead.
Thanks for pointing that out !!!
You got me then Ted. I just guessed
I asked here this morning when I mailed out a small package and my bud at the post office who has zero issues with guns has not heard a word so far on this
I hope it works out for you
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Rob I don't think a bullet to them is the same as it is to us
I have bought and shipped 1000's over the years and it was never an issue and why would it be
They are just inert pieces of lead and copper
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Hi Scott, I too have bought projectiles and have sent projectiles via CP.
I was just reading a little further this morning and reaffirming some information of past.
Not meant to stir the pot or disrupt the conversations.
I understand 3macs1, as I mentioned to scott_r I was just doing some digging before I fell to confirmation bias .
We for the most part (shooters and firearm enthusiasts) know and understand what a bullet (boolit) clip and magazines are.
We can use those words interchangeable (within context) and know what the person is talking about or describing.
Canada Post Postal Outlets not so much.
Anyways, just some food for thought is all I was suggesting.
Hope Why_not? has a solution to his concerns.
Rob
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Me too Rob. I have never met him but just from reading posts here and Corey's last visit sounds like a super gun nutz guy and I cannot even imagine how hard it must be for him to aquire what he needs in the yukon to keep shooting not to mention what they probably have to pay up there to get it
It is bad enough the hoops and costs we have to jump through in Nova Scotia to keep shooting
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Trimmer 905
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I've used both FedEx and UPS in the past with excellent service,although,a tad pricey.
No stirring at all, good to know this stuff and actually have proof of it in writing. Here I thought I knew what was going and the Postal Lady was off her rocker lol....all along I was the fool.
Cheers!!
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I don't believe Fedex ships firearms and UPS only does under certain conditions. Either of these companies are also a bad idea for anyone living out of their service area, ie. rural Canada. They often farm their deliveries out to trucking companies and private couriers which makes for lengthy and questionable deliveries.
I've also received UPS, Fedex and Canpar parcels at my post office through Canada Post. The problem is you never know when they're going to use CP for the final leg of the delivery, it's a crapshoot.
Exactly I had two ups packages today delivered by canada post
I find it happens a lot on amazon purchases
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Okay, folks, after several hours of discussion, research, and phone calls by the staff to the higher executives down your way, there's good news and bad news.
Went to the main postal station and found out the directive was issued in April, 2017. Here's a picture of the document stating firearms are not eligible for insurance coverage.
As you can see at the top, it was a nation-wide directive, but apparently very few offices paid attention to it.
The good news is that the new policy dated Jan 2018 allows firearms to be insured again. The bad news is the insurance is only for loss or theft. There is no insurance at all for damage. None! Better than none at all, for sure.
It was a lengthy journey, but that's it in a few sentences. Cost was a tad over $60 for mailing a firearm by regular parcel, insured for $1200 to Vancouver Island.
The other good news is that FedEx will ship by ground, and their insurance covers both loss and damage. The price from Whitehorse to BC was $247, because they do not ship by ground, .....yet, only by air. In a few weeks ground shipments will be available. The price is already calculated at $66 for the same package.
Celebrated by going to the range with my neighbour to check out a 300 Win, 9.3X62, and a 375H&H. It has been a good day!
Best,
Ted
Went to the main postal station and found out the directive was issued in April, 2017. Here's a picture of the document stating firearms are not eligible for insurance coverage.
As you can see at the top, it was a nation-wide directive, but apparently very few offices paid attention to it.
The good news is that the new policy dated Jan 2018 allows firearms to be insured again. The bad news is the insurance is only for loss or theft. There is no insurance at all for damage. None! Better than none at all, for sure.
It was a lengthy journey, but that's it in a few sentences. Cost was a tad over $60 for mailing a firearm by regular parcel, insured for $1200 to Vancouver Island.
The other good news is that FedEx will ship by ground, and their insurance covers both loss and damage. The price from Whitehorse to BC was $247, because they do not ship by ground, .....yet, only by air. In a few weeks ground shipments will be available. The price is already calculated at $66 for the same package.
Celebrated by going to the range with my neighbour to check out a 300 Win, 9.3X62, and a 375H&H. It has been a good day!
Best,
Ted
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As did many of us.
I wonder if anyone lost a parcel, and found out the hard way it wasn't covered?
Ted
