Cost of shipping handguns?

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What would be the approximate cost to ship a handgun from Ontario to BC? Also is there anything special that needs to be done to ship a gun by mail?

Also if a person were buying a restricted gun from someone else for the first time what would all have to be done in order to do it properly and legally? What forms? Specifically in BC.
 
From my understanding:

Usual paper work (make sure destination address matches PAL obviously)

Any courrier (or better deal, post office), service with INSURANCE and signature on receipt.
 
Hint to those shipping handguns - if possible, use the Express Post bubble envelopes. MUCH cheaper than sending Express and most pistol cases will fit into the large envelopes with room to spare for bubble wrap or whatnot. Regional Express envelope (bubble, large) is about $9 IIRC
 
Bogman said:
BC to Ontario with purolator overnite insured for $700 was $56
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Just for comparison... BC to Ontario using an Express bubble envelope would be:

$12 for envelope
$6.75 for $1000 insurance ($0.75 per $100 past the first $100)
$1.50 for signature
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$20 + tax
 
Do people normally wait for the ATT number or just ship after confirmation as the number is just a formality?
 
Shipping handguns by XpressPost

Agreed. XpressPost bubble envelope is the best deal in town. Expedited parcel is only less than $1 cheaper, and a lot of people don't realize that you are not to use it for shipping handguns(and thinking it is a lot cheaper, especially for deals with shipping included).

For those deals with shipping included, it wouldn't hurt to specifiy XpressPost with signature etc. just in case.

I have no association with Canada Post. IMHO, XpressPost with signature is the lowest cost and yet legitimate way to ship a handgun. And don't forget to buy insurance too.
 
KDX said:
Do people normally wait for the ATT number or just ship after confirmation as the number is just a formality?
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KDX , I feel it's just a formality too but legally you should wait till ATT is obtained .

For sure Xpresspost requiring signature is best/cheapest way and cost is estimated on package size . If you manage to keep it small I have shipped from On to BC with insurance coverage for $16-20 depending on value of item .
 
OK I got a question for you guys: it’s been bugging me for a while; if people don’t use trigger locks when shipping a gun, how can you legally transport the gun to a post office?

What if you get stopped by a cop on the way and he looks inside the box? I’m sure you'd get in sh!t for illegally transporting a firearm (no locked case, no trigger lock).
 
"KDX , I feel it's just a formality too but legally you should wait till ATT is obtained ."

Why LEGALLY? If I'm selling a gun, I don't get the ATT, except to transport it to the PO. I have asked this directly to the CFC and they tell me once the transfer is approved, go ahead and ship it. It is up to the recipient to make sure he has a temporary ATT to bring it home or he doesn't even need one if it's delivered to your door.
Once the transfer is approved, that gun belongs to the buyer. An ATT is not required if it's sent to your home.
 
Once the transfer is approved, that gun belongs to the buyer. An ATT is not required if it's sent to your home
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of course you don't need an ATT if the gun is shipped to you, but I think ypou still need one when you take it to the PO.
 
IM_Lugger said:
of course you don't need an ATT if the gun is shipped to you, but I think ypou still need one when you take it to the PO.
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Yes but I think the ATT that is being discussed is one that comes with the transfer authorization letter in the mail, sometimes a month after the transfer goes through.

Correct me if I'm wrong and I will go away!
 
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Yes but I think the ATT that is being discussed is one that comes with the transfer authorization letter in the mail, sometimes a month after the transfer goes through
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buyer transfer notification? what does that have to do with an ATT (authorization to transport)
? or are you talking about the registration certificate? :confused: they can fax the ATT for you, same thing with the buyers transfer notice.
 
KDX said:
Do people normally wait for the ATT number or just ship after confirmation as the number is just a formality?
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I read the question again. They can fax you the ATT number, or I just get the number over the phone. It could take weeks to get it in the mail.

That's my final answer!
 
We use Express Post to ship handguns all over Canada. Works very well.

We buy the large bubble pack envelopes for about $2.25... the Express Post service is $9.95 plus $1.50 for the signature service. Express Post includes the first $100 of insurance, after that it's $0.75 per $100 value.

The other thing that you also will be charged is a surcharge based on the dimensions of the package (thickness) and also based on the weight. There is also a fuel surchage that gets added on. Basically these can add up $10 or more in additional costs... but it's still very cost effective. An average handgun valued at $1,000 normally cost around $35 to send Ontario to BC.

The most costly (shipping) item we shipped recently was a sniper rifle valued at @ $2,000.00 and the shipping for that (Ontario to BC) was just under $60 because of the weight and size... insurance was 25% of the cost.
 
I was confused over the following scenario that someone else presented: you have to take the restricted firearm trigger locked and in a locked case to the PO. Then are you supposed to take it out at the PO in order to pack it up and have them freak out and call 911? I called the national firearms centre and spoke to two different reps and they didn't have an answer for me. One of them told me to contact the local CFO, so I did. Today, Janice from the Surrey (BC) office called me back and told me that restricted firearms have to be shipped trigger locked and in a locked case; i.e. the same way they're transported. She told me that she confirmed with her supervisor and it was OK to quote her.

The reason this is of concern to me is because:

1. It significantly increases shipping costs.
2. It seems contrary to what I'm reading on this forum.

Please don't flame me; I'm just trying to figure out what the proper procedure is.

Thanks,
/joeplinker/
 
I have shipped my 1911's/HiPowers to and from my gunsmith in Vancouver on a number of occasions. I have alsways shipped via Post Office. I place gun in a gun case (the shipping case that came with the gun), place it in a cardboard box and ship the darn thing, insured. No problems either way.

You are looking for a problem that does not exist.

Stay Safe
 
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