UPS Verifies Ghost Gun Policy | Senate Contacts Shippers \ 500K SUBS!

This video details UPS's updated firearm shipment policy, which now prohibits frames, receivers, and partially complete or non-functional firearm components unless serialized. This change, influenced by pressure from senators like Ed Markey, affects companies shipping 'ghost guns.' FedEx has also implemented stricter requirements. The US Postal Service defers to ATF regulations and lacks discretion for policy restrictions.

Quick Summary

UPS has updated its firearm shipment policy to prohibit unserialized frames and receivers, often referred to as 'ghost guns.' This change, influenced by pressure from senators like Ed Markey, requires all firearm components to be identified and serialized. FedEx has also implemented similar stricter regulations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Channel Milestone: 500K Subscribers
  2. 01:00UPS Firearm Shipment Policy Update
  3. 02:43UPS Policy Statement on Frames & Receivers
  4. 03:34NSSF Spokesperson on Senate Pressure
  5. 03:56Senator Markey's Letter to Shippers
  6. 05:04FedEx Stricter Firearm Shipment Rules
  7. 05:45US Postal Service Stance on Firearms
  8. 06:38UPS Website: Prohibitive Firearm Shipments
  9. 07:35Impact on Shippers and Ghost Firearms
  10. 08:14Final Thoughts & Thank You

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPS's new policy regarding firearm shipments?

UPS now prohibits the shipment of firearms, frames, and receivers, including partially complete, disassembled, or non-functional ones, unless they are properly identified and bear a serial number in compliance with federal law. This change affects 'ghost guns'.

Why did UPS change its firearm shipment policy?

UPS's policy change appears to be a reaction to pressure from senators, including Ed Markey, who sent letters to major shipping companies expressing concerns about firearm security and gun violence, prompting stricter regulations.

Does FedEx have similar restrictions on firearm shipments?

Yes, FedEx has implemented even stricter requirements than legally mandated, prohibiting specific firearm accessories, unserialized firearms ('ghost guns'), and 3D-printed firearms from shipment through their networks.

What is the US Postal Service's stance on restricting firearm shipments?

The US Postal Service defers to the ATF's interpretation of firearm regulations and states that Congress has not granted them the discretion to restrict mail use for policy reasons concerning firearms.

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