Belligerent USPS

[darrylta]

Jeff,
I belong to several forums and all are adamant that C&R's can't receive C&R handguns including C&R AOWs via the USPS.
After reading the USPS's regulations, I can see where the confusion is on both accounts.

A Type FFL-03 is not deemed a dealer by the ATF, we do not buy guns on a flip for profit motive, we are collectors not dealers.

The USPS regulations specifically uses the term " a licensed dealer" in its allowable mailing descriptions. This description goes against the
intent of the ATF's Type FFL-03 regulations / privileges. The main advantage in having a FFL-03 is trim down the transaction process between the seller and buyer.
My interpretation of FFL-03 privilege is that any seller, be it a dealer or individual can forward the C&R handgun to a FFL-03 home address by showing the shipper
a signed copy of the buyers C&R FFL. I've done many transactions in this manner, some with the USPS, still others think that the expensive Fed EX overnight shipping is
the only viable way. This confusion is based on a strict interpretation of the USPS's regulations. Bottom line, it's written wrong, FFL-03 collectors should be included in the
regulations as being able to receive C&R firearms including handguns and NFA AOW items via the USPS.

It seems to me that the USPS is ignorant of the ATF's regulations and the ATF is to lazy to correct the USPS regulations. It would be helpful seeing that we somewhat have the attention of
ATF, to bring up this malady of conflicting regulations / privileges.

Thanks,

Darryl