Just to correct a major point here - RM is FINE for anything from 1st class upwards but the rules on parcel sizes mean you can only send pistols:
https://personal.help.royalmail.com/...detail/a_id/94Guns for sporting use
Guns intended for sporting purposes - including Section 1 (e.g. hunting rifles) and Section 2 (e.g. shotguns) firearms, low-powered air weapons and their component parts - may be sent in compliance with UK law and subject to domestic controls on the possession of firearms. Antiques, deactivated and imitation firearms are also permitted. When sending deactivated firearms include proof of deactivation.
Items that appear to be prohibited weapons may be subject to additional checks and delays. Please see www.royalmail.com/prohibitedgoods
Use 1st Class as the minimum service. The sender’s name and address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
http://www.royalmail.com/sites/defau...naury-2017.pdfRestricted items
5.5 There are some items, known as restricted items that we can, for legal or
safety reasons, only carry through our postal network provided that you The Royal Mail United Kingdom Post Scheme 30 January 2017
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meet all our requirements for the acceptance of the item, including, but not
limited to, packaging requirements.
5.6 We will not accept any liability for any item that contains restricted items if
the requirements for the acceptance of those items are not met.
5.7 As the list of restricted items and requirements for each can change from
time to time (see 5.7.15) we maintain a full, up-to-date list on our website
(www.royalmail.com) (which can be viewed at any time). The list and
details quoted below were correct at the time of publication:
5.7.19 Guns for sporting use (Guns intended for sporting purposes -
including Section 1 and Section 2 firearms, low-powered air guns
and their component parts - may be sent in compliance with UK law
subject to any applicable controls on the possession of firearms
5.7.19.1 Use First Class as the minimum service.
5.7.19.2 The sender’s name and address must be clearly visible on
the outer packing.
The terms and conditions have been updated since I checked last year as they had been superseded by the online list, this has now been corrected. What IS of paramount importance is that you NEVER use the leaflet in the Post Office as the old one is well out of date and contains incorrect advice and the updated one STILL hasn't been corrected.
And, as implied, ALWAYS check online as the T&C's state that is the definitive list.
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