Postage

[bighit]

My point is every body seems to be quoting some such, but with no actual links to where this info is from on a official royal mail site. Now found it
Sticky this instead of quoting
https://personal.help.royalmail.com/...Posting%20guns

The link that you have posted has been posted on numerous threads that come up when asking about posting.

As some one said above ,if people used the search box they would find the information or if they read the stickies but as you can see,it seems no one does either of them .

And even if some posts up the relevent information ,people come on and give the wrong information . The most common one is extra insurance.

[Retracted_Yeti]

Is it legal to post low powered airpistols through RMSD, ie Webley Premier.

Yes, I've just posted a Aeron B96 via RMSD without problems, no co2 included mind, and as it was within RMSD limits it's arrived at it's new owners address on time...…….no hassle, no drama!

Cheers.

Roy.

[the logun-ator]

only use parcelforce 48,not 24h or RMSD
parcelforce 24 AND RMSD can be flown,the xray at the airport flags it as a ''weapon'' and its held
its sent to Ireland for inspection,scratched/damaged.
yea its not a firearm and it MAY be returned,but why take the chance
PF48 ONLY
EDIT
Ive used PF48 a good 1500 times in the last 9 years with no issues.

[Ric O'shay]

Saved me searching as i came across this thread.
Cheers
Nige

[Retracted_Yeti]

only use parcelforce 48,not 24h or RMSD
parcelforce 24 AND RMSD can be flown,the xray at the airport flags it as a ''weapon'' and its held
its sent to Ireland for inspection,scratched/damaged.
yea its not a firearm and it MAY be returned,but why take the chance
PF48 ONLY
EDIT
Ive used PF48 a good 1500 times in the last 9 years with no issues.

DUDE, can you read?

THIS IS FROM THE ROYAL MAIL WEBSITE!

here we go...……..under guns for sporting use!

• International - Allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• 
  
  • 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 and subject to applicable export controls on the shipment of firearms.
  • Items that appear to be prohibited weapons may be subject to additional checks and delays.
  • Guns must not be loaded.
  • Air weapons with an integral gas cylinder that are de-pressurised can only be accepted. Air weapons with gas cylinders that are pressurised are prohibited
  • Air weapons with a pressurised removable gas cylinder which is still attached are prohibited
  • Sender's name and address must be visible on the parcel.
  • Must be packed in rigid outer packaging suitable for the gun size and weight, for example a fibreboard box, with sufficient inner packaging to prevent movement during transport.
  
  
• UK - Allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• 
  
  • 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.
  • Use 1st Class as the minimum service.The senders name and address must be clear on the packaging. Low-powered air weapons which exceed the Royal Mail size restrictions are accepted by Parcelforce Worldwide, using express48 via the Post Office.
  • Guns must not be loaded.
  • Air weapons with an integral gas cylinder that are de-pressurised can only be accepted. Air weapons with gas cylinders that are pressurised are prohibited
  • Air weapons with a pressurised removable gas cylinder which is still attached are prohibited
  • Must be packed in rigid outer packaging suitable for the gun size and weight, for example a fibreboard box, with sufficient inner packaging to prevent movement during transport.

Jesus wept!

Cheers.

Roy

[Esinem]

So I can send a sub 6ftlb air pistol (springer) without using parcelforce 48? Where can I find a letter stating of royal mail stating this as I can only find the one that says using pf48

AFAIK, it's only via ParcelForce 48 and cover is only up to £100. You could use RFD>RFD but it ain't cheap