Author Topic: Anyone have trouble with USPS with mailing rifle/shotguns? (Read 2012 times)

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 13, 2004, 04:34:46 PM »

Quote from: ScatterGunner

quick -

according to your reference (52 is vague at best), firearms are considered restricted materials. see below.

hey look, if the postal employee's will allow the stuff to be shipped after i brought to their attention what i am shipping, then it there A$$ not mine. i exercised due diligence declaring my package contents and destination, they (a USPS employee) said it was OK. thus, according to the rules, the postal employee who "knowingly deposits" the shipment ( to take place after he/she was knowledgable about it is equally if not more so) is liable for the act. according to the rules anyway.

i 'll test that one in any court any day.

sg

rules follow:

122 Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable
The following are examples of hazardous materials, restricted matter, and perishable matter. These are not complete lists, but they provide an idea of the types of articles included in each category.
a. Hazardous materials (DMM C023) include:
(1) Corrosives.
(2) Explosives.
(3) Flammable liquids and solids, combustible liquids.
(4) Gases (under pressure).
(5) Infectious substances, etiologic agents, clinical specimens, biological products, sharps, other used medical devices.
(6) Miscellaneous hazardous materials (i.e., dry ice, magnetized materials).
(7) ORM-D materials.
( Oxidizers, organic peroxides.
(9) Radioactive materials.
(10) Toxic substances (poisons).
b. Restricted matter (DMM C024) includes:
(1) Abortive and contraceptive devices.
(2) Battery-powered devices.
(3) Building construction materials.
(4) Controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.
(5) Firearms.
(6) Intoxicating liquors.
(7) Liquids and powders.
( Matter emitting obnoxious odors.
(9) Motor vehicle master keys.
(10) Nonhazardous liquids and powders.
(11) Sharp objects (knives, switchblades, stilettos).
(12) Odd-shaped items in letter-size envelopes.
c. Perishable matter (DMM C022) includes:
(1) Dead animals or parts of animals.
(2) Eggs.
(3) Live animals.
(4) Meat and meat products.
(5) Plants and plant products.
13 Additional Information

Geeze I wonder if it's still ok to send a letter written in LEAD pencil!?? Bet its not in commiefornia.....plants and plant products...uh-oh cousin LaVerne ain't gonna get anymore of my homemade sweet pickles..... :roll:

quickdtoo · « **Reply #31 on:** July 13, 2004, 05:10:46 PM »

Quote from: Mitch in MI

quick, you've confused the NFA with the GCA, and "heavily taxed&restrictively licensed" with "illegal".

Mitch , that's why the caveat, IIRC !! Cuz I don't always remember correctly!!! Thanks for correcting my memory..... :oops:

Quote from: Deadeye47

Geeze I wonder if it's still ok to send a letter written in LEAD pencil!?? Bet its not in commiefornia.....plants and plant products...uh-oh cousin LaVerne ain't gonna get anymore of my homemade sweet pickles..... :roll:

Now, don't be confusing everyone and misleading them into thinkin pencils have lead in em when they really only have graphite in em.... :lol:

Ifn they did have lead in em, I'd a died long ago from the many pencil inflicted wounds when I was a kid......... mostly from classmates.... :cry:

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 13, 2004, 07:50:40 PM »

LOL I guess your right there quickdtoo! Myself included...Hey sorry for the rant guys...I just get riled every now and then..nothing personal...carry on I apologise...kinda...

quickdtoo · « **Reply #33 on:** July 13, 2004, 08:19:04 PM »

Nothing personal taken on my part, if I let that happen, I'd a done gone over the hill by now!