Sending an air rifle to Poland

Theroen 2 | 15

23 Apr 2010 #1

Does anyone know if I will encounter any problems with shiping an air rifle in into Poland via some shipping company? I know air rifles are legal as long as they have an energy output less than 17J, does that mean that there should be no problem shipping one into the country as well?

ThePotatoe 2 | 38

23 Apr 2010 #2

better ask the military about this homie :p

skysoulmate 14 | 1,294

23 Apr 2010 #3

Use an authorized licensed dealer. Pretty sure both fedex and ups allow it.
FedEx firearms policy:
Restrictions specific to FedEx SameDay (Excerpted):

2 (a): The following items are prohibited and will not be acceptable for shipment by FedEx SameDay service: Firearms.

Firearms. FedEx will only accept shipments of firearms when either the shipper or recipient is a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, licensed dealer or licensed collector and is not prohibited from making such shipments by federal, state or local regulations when these conditions are met. FedEx will accept and deliver firearms between all areas served in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

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United Parcel Service firearms policy:
Customers must observe the following procedures to ship firearms, including handguns, via UPS:

UPS accepts firearm shipments from UPS daily pickup accounts and through UPS Customer Counters. UPS daily pickup accounts can also ship firearms, not including handguns, through UPS Internet Shipping, On Call Air Pickup and One-Time Pickup.Firearms are not accepted for shipment via UPS Letter Centers, UPS SonicAir BestFlightSM service, or international service. Firearms will not be accepted when presented for shipment at a UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet or a UPS Commercial Counter.

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OP Theroen 2 | 15

29 Apr 2010 #4

thing is, an air rifle is not a firearm. Air rifles can be bought in Poland without a license

caveman 4 | 14

1 Nov 2010 #5

Shipping air rifle from UK to PL

Hi all,

I'm planning to send my air rifle to Poland, but I'd like to know if any of you have any experience or knowledge on any restrictions.

I read this similar thread but it wasn't very helpful: polishforums.com/law/poland-sending-air-rifle-43538/ - Sending an air rifle to Poland

Cheers in advance.

Wroclaw 44 | 5,379

1 Nov 2010 #6

simply buy a new and better one when u get here: militaria.pl

caveman 4 | 14

1 Nov 2010 #7

I do appreciate the advice Wroclaw, but that's not answering my question.

I've very comfortable shooting with my rifle, and I don't fancy having to re-learn a new one :)

Wroclaw 44 | 5,379

1 Nov 2010 #8

but that's not answering my question.

your local police station, gun club or post office might have some answers with regard to sending a firearm.

with regard to receiving it in Poland, i can't help.

cjj - | 281

1 Nov 2010 #9

If things haven't changed in the last 10 years, then it might not be worth it. We tried to import one as part of our household goods when we moved here ... gave up in the end as the time and effort with office visits, letters, psych tests etc was costing more than buying one here. Can't quite remember what the straw was in the end ... but the camel decided to abandon it as not being worth the effort.

caveman 4 | 14

2 Nov 2010 #10

Thanks cjj, that's exactly the kind of reply I was hoping for. It's a shame but I understand they need to be careful about this kind of thing.

I'm not sure I'd pass a Polish psych test! lol

wildrover 98 | 4,441

2 Nov 2010 #11

Crossing any border anywhere these days with anything that looks like any kind of weapon can cause you all kinds of grief....

Unless your rifle is really important to you , its better to leave it behind....

I have several hand guns , that have been deactivated , so they cannot fire live rounds...imagine the fun i am going to have moving to Moscow with them....????