How can I ship a paintball gun domestically?

Question

My mother is shipping my paintball gun to me. I'm in indiana, she's in NY the UPS store can't and he said their HQ "might" be able to, does anyone know anything for sure?

Answer 1

You should contact UPS directly to confirm any requirements -Phone: 800-PICK-UPS

Here is a link to the UPS site that lists common hazardous items:

http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resourc...

They don't list paintball markers but make mention of CO2 cartridges and tanks.  If you are not shipping a tank, you should be fine.  If a tank is shipped, be sure it's empty, not attached to the marker and packed well.

Answer 2

CALL YOUR POST OFFICE OR GO ONLINE AND CHECK OUT THE RULES FOR PAINT GUNS. TRY GOING ON LINE AT A PAINT GUNS WEBSITE ALSO.

Answer 3

I have shipped many markers via UPS and USPS.  If you do not have the original box, which requires the barrel to be removed from the body, simply separate the two parts and wrap them separately in one box.  It is not illegal to ship paintball markers, but if someone thinks there is a real gun, they may open the box and inspect the contents.  Good luck!

Answer 4

When I sold my 2 guns. I just packed them in the box and sent and sealed it. I shipped it with UPS and they didnt care. If that fails try USPS

Answer 5

Hi Johnathan,

You should have no problem shipping a paintball gun via UPS (or other carrier for that matter.)  We ship markers via UPS, USPS and FedEx with no problem at all.  The only item which you can not ship, is a full CO2 or HPA tank.  These will need to be emptied as the pressurized container presents a safety hazzard.

My suggestion would be to have your mother package the marker herself in a plain box, and take it to the UPS store that way.  When asked if anything hazardous or dangerous is included, she should answer no.  Hope this helps.