What legal considerations do I need to keep in mind when shipping weapons?
According to §34 Abs 1 of the Weapons Act, the seller of a firearm that requires a firearms ownership card must ensure that the item is only handed over to the authorized recipient. In the case of shipping, this can only be done through a verification of the identity of the authorized recipient by the commissioned carrier.
However, the terms and conditions of many shipping companies exclude the shipping of weapons, which is why sellers must inform themselves whether shipping is permissible with the respective company.
We recommend commissioning the market leader OVERNITE for the shipping of weapons.
After booking, the OVERNITE courier will pick up the shipment on weekdays by appointment and deliver it to the recipient as quickly as possible. The recipient will be notified before shipping, ensuring that they can personally receive the shipment.
Can I ship weapons and ammunition together?
For safety reasons, weapons and ammunition may only be shipped separately - that is, not in the same shipment.
How is a weapon packaged?
Very important: The shipment must not have any external indication of its contents - so definitely do not write "weapon" or similar on the box. This should also be considered for labels. Better to write "Company X" instead of "Weapon Trade X" on the label.
Additionally, weapons must be securely packaged in a sturdy container. It should not be easily opened, and the weapon must be protected during transport.
We recommend shipping the weapon in a sturdy box without any markings and filling it with padding and cushioning material.
Where can I get a box for my weapon?
Of course, you don't always have boxes in weapon size on hand. In an emergency, you can also pack the weapon in an old case, wrap it in paper, and tie it up. Another option would be to cut several boxes and glue them together so that the weapon can be packaged inside.
However, the most professional option is to obtain a box. A quick Google search for where to order boxes will help. For example, we discovered this supplier: Ratioform.
How are free weapons shipped?
Free weapons are not subject to the same restrictions as "real weapons." However, whether they can be shipped depends on the terms and conditions of the respective logistics company.
The terms and conditions of DHL, for example, allow the shipping of free weapons (https://www.dhl.de/content/dam/images/pdf/dhl-agb-paket-express-national-03-2021.pdf).
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