Shipping a rifle

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Not sure which forum to put this in, but just wanted to know what the best way that you have found to ship a rifle. Costs within Canada?
 
shipping firearms

you'll find that Canada Post is about the only way to ship, and registered is the preferred method to protect both buyer and seller. Depending on location, and parcel dimensions, you usually are looking at about $ 40-50.00

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I usually take the stock off a rifle to make the overall length of the box less than 1 metre. By doing this you avoid the over length fee and can usually ship for less than $30 with insurance.

This link will help http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/personal/findARate?execution=e3s1

I just shipped a full length [overlength], heavy box to the Yukon from New Brunswick for $40 with $1200 insurance. It was cheaper than the $50 that Air Canada wanted for handling, plus I will now be able to carry an extra bag as luggage.

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get registered with Canada Post and their VentureOne program. Expedited service for regular rates.
I have built boxes out of 1 x 4's and 3/8 inch plywood. Might weigh as much or more than the rifle but it is good insurance. Nail the bottom and screw the top. CP likes the corners and edges taped to avoid slivers.

I like the idea of keeping the length under 36 inches or whatever that is in cms but would check with the buyer first.
 
I have shipped several canada post ground, with insurance for 1200.00, not more than 45.00 to new brunswick from winnipeg. I usually have several flooring boxes around the house, or if I want to ship it in one piece I will ship it in a plastic gun case to the buyer.
 
I would also suggest the minimal expense of a combination trigger lock (or the more complicated keyed lock with keys mailed separately). You can email the combination to the new owner.

I recently purchased a new Glock handgun and was shocked to receive it in a sealed box, but with absolutely no security other than the packing tape. It even came with a cable lock that was still sealed in a bag, not attached to the gun. My personal opinion was that this likely violated the safe storage and transport requirements of our firearm laws, but I'm no lawyer.
 
I've shipped them with Canada Post either in cardboard boxes (as they come from the dealer) or in a hard case. Hard cases can add weight but they also add security.

I'd recommend taking the bolt out too so it doesn't take a hit and get busted. My dad's M70 that he bought (from Tiriaq?) came with the bolt sticking through the case :eek: Luckily no damage though.
 
I always ship Canada Post insured with signature required.In this way you have a tracking number.The VentureOne program offered by Canada Post can save some money as well.
 
scanlanr said:
I would also suggest the minimal expense of a combination trigger lock (or the more complicated keyed lock with keys mailed separately). You can email the combination to the new owner.

I recently purchased a new Glock handgun and was shocked to receive it in a sealed box, but with absolutely no security other than the packing tape. It even came with a cable lock that was still sealed in a bag, not attached to the gun. My personal opinion was that this likely violated the safe storage and transport requirements of our firearm laws, but I'm no lawyer.
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I don't know if it violates the transport requirements for handguns, but it most definitely does not for rifles or shotguns. Brown cardboard box is fine, as long as it's plain, with no indications of it being a firearm. That is how Ellwood, WSS, P&D, Cabelas, etc etc etc would ship it to you if you were buying from them mail order, and it's fine to do it that way with non restricted.
 
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