How to Ship Your Firearm

Once you have accepted an offer from Nevada Gun Collections, our team will provide the approved shipping instructions for your specific transaction.

This guide explains how to ship a firearm safely, securely, and in accordance with the instructions we provide. Shipping requirements can vary depending on the firearm, your location, and the carrier being used, so do not ship anything until you have received your prepaid shipping label and written instructions from Nevada Gun Collections.

Accepted nationwide offers include prepaid shipping and insurance for the full agreed value of the firearm.

Before You Package Your Firearm

!!!MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED!!!

Remove all ammunition from the firearm.

Check the:

  • Chamber
  • Magazine well
  • Cylinder, if applicable
  • Internal or detachable magazine

Ammunition should never be placed in the same package as the firearm unless. Both UPS and FedEx require ammunition to be shipped separately from firearms under their firearm-shipping programs.

Protect All Accessories

Whether accessories are installed on the firearm or packed separately, make sure they are properly protected with bubble wrap, packing paper, foam, or another soft cushioning material.

Installed accessories such as optics, sights, lights, or other mounted components should be wrapped and padded so they are protected from impact during transit.

Accessories that have been removed should also be wrapped individually and secured so they cannot move around inside the box, strike the firearm, or damage other items.

The goal is to prevent both the firearm and its accessories from scratching, shifting, or damaging one another during shipment.

How to Package Your Firearm

  • Use a Strong Outer Box

Use a sturdy corrugated shipping box that comfortably fits the firearm or its case.

The box should not be excessively oversized, but there should be enough room for protective material around the firearm.

Need help selecting a box? View our Firearm Box Sizing Guide.

 

  • Protect the Firearm

Whenever possible, place the firearm inside:

    • Its factory case
    • A hard-sided firearm case
    • A padded protective sleeve
    • Suitable protective wrapping

Protect finished surfaces from rubbing against cardboard, accessories, or other firearms.

For multiple firearms, package each firearm so that the items cannot contact one another during transit.

 

  • Prevent Movement Inside the Box

Use sufficient packing material around the firearm or firearm case.

Good packing materials include:

    • Bubble wrap
    • Foam
    • Packing paper
    • Air-cell cushioning
    • Other durable packing material

When the box is gently moved, the contents should not slide or shift significantly inside.

 

  • Seal the Box Securely

Use quality packing tape on all major seams.

Do not rely on:

    • Masking tape
    • Scotch tape
    • String
    • Damaged old tape
    • A box that no longer closes securely

If you are reusing a box, remove or completely cover old shipping labels and barcodes.

 

  • Keep the Outside of the Box Discreet

Do not write anything on the exterior of the package that identifies the contents as a firearm.

Avoid markings such as:

    • FIREARM
    • GUN
    • RIFLE
    • PISTOL
    • SHOTGUN
    • SUPPRESSOR

Federal law prohibits common or contract carriers from requiring external labeling that indicates a package contains a firearm, and both UPS and USPS also prohibit firearm-identifying markings on the exterior.