Sending a air rifle by parcel force, what do I write for "Please enter your parcel contents"

I’ve only sent one once and told the post office it was tools. Daft really as has been explained by others. Will put low powered airgun next time. Why are we nervous of letting people know it’s a gun? Probably because most are scared of guns through ignorance.
 
I didn't think anything needs to be written on the parcel in terms of the contents?

Sure, tell the Post Office there is a low powered airgun in the parcel - I've not known them make a record of this in the past and how can they prove you did not tell them what was in the parcel in the event of a claim?
 
Unfortunately nowadays, if you make a claim against a company, they will look for any reason NOT to payout, be that house, vehicle, tools, personal injury etc. Incorrect and non-specific declarations make it so much easier for them to do that.
 
I have been asked a few times and always said low powered airgun, dont see any reason not to, this has never been recorded anywhere so I am unsure what you mean by ... what to put, as low powered air rifles must be presented at the post office counter, and not collected from home.
 
Every time i mentioned low powered airgun at the local po, Doris shat herself, clammed up and got her laminated prohibited sheet out pointing to the silhouette of a gun.
I even wafted their rules under her nose but she wasn't interested, nor was her equally as old and female manager.
I noticed they never wrote down what i said so they're cricket stumps from now on.

Silly old bats 🦇
 
John M said:
I didn't think anything needs to be written on the parcel in terms of the contents?

Sure, tell the Post Office there is a low powered airgun in the parcel - I've not known them make a record of this in the past and how can they prove you did not tell them what was in the parcel in the event of a claim?
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You don't but I think you do when booking online for a pick up.
 
John M said:
I didn't think anything needs to be written on the parcel in terms of the contents?

Sure, tell the Post Office there is a low powered airgun in the parcel - I've not known them make a record of this in the past and how can they prove you did not tell them what was in the parcel in the event of a claim?
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So whereabouts do you have to write what's in the parcel for Parcelforce? I've never had to do that, never written anything down and never received a parcel with a description of the contents written on it.🤔
 
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gtom.rm said:
Has anyone sent a air rifle by parcel force?
It says to Please enter your parcel contents.
What should i write for that? Would be stupid to write "air rifle" 😂
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I recently posted with PF48 and stated 'low powered air rifle' as that's their own definition of a sub 12. I had no problems (other than getting the beast on the scales with a low ceiling lol) though i took a copy of their own rules just in case. If you don't state the actual contents and it's damaged or otherwise requiring a claim you could have problems. It's annoying the maximum insurance they allow is £150 but they're the only postal service that will handle them.
 
PistolDan said:
in the event of a claim surely you could argue an air rifle is sporting goods. I know as boy they were always in the sporting goods section of my mums catalogue
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If you are sending "Sporting Items" I believe you can take out the enhanced cover ( not checked that)that,s because they are not on the "Restricted Items " list but Low Powered Air Weapons are on that list and are covered by different T&Cs it is your responsibility to read these T&Cs
nikvanorton said:
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So whereabouts do you have to write what's in the parcel for Parcelforce? I've never had to do that, never written anything down and never received a parcel with a description of the contents written on it.🤔
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When you present the parcel at the Post Office as you must they will ask for the contents that's when you declair it to be a low powered air weapon, at no time should you write on the outside of the package what the contents are, this applies to all parcels, the only thing you should write DO NOT AIR UPLIFT that will ensure it never goes for a aeroplane flight
 
Flinty said:
If you are sending "Sporting Items" I believe you can take out the enhanced cover ( not checked that)that,s because they are not on the "Restricted Items " list but Low Powered Air Weapons are on that list and are covered by different T&Cs it is your responsibility to read these T&Cs

When you present the parcel at the Post Office as you must they will ask for the contents that's when you declair it to be a low powered air weapon, at no time should you write on the outside of the package what the contents are, this applies to all parcels, the only thing you should write DO NOT AIR UPLIFT that will ensure it never goes for a aeroplane flight
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I don’t write on the parcel 🙂, the point I was making is that no one else does. Various people in this thread have referred to a description of the contents being recorded somewhere, and I was hoping that one of them would enlighten me as to how and when this happens? Sometimes the PO staff ask about the contents but they don’t write it down, it’s just a verbal check.

I was informed by a postal manager that the correct terminology to request no flying is ‘Surface mail only’ which is what I’ve always put on guns being sent by RMSD.
 
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nikvanorton said:
I don’t write on the parcel 🙂, the point I was making is that no one else does. Various people in this thread have referred to a description of the contents being recorded somewhere, and I was hoping that one of them would enlighten me as to how and when this happens? Sometimes the PO staff ask about the contents but they don’t write it down, it’s just a verbal check.

I was informed by a postal manager that the correct terminology to request no flying is ‘Surface mail only’ which is what I’ve always put on guns being sent by RMSD.
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As I said earlier it may be a question asked if you book it online for a pick up. I can't say for certain as I have never had anything picked up as I follow the terms and if it says to it has to be handed over at the Post Office then that is what I do.

In regards to surface mail only . PF has Do not air uplift in their terms . Either will suffice .

I have had an RFD send something for me and it came back with the sticker saying Do not air uplift on it .

• Section 1 and Section 2 firearms, low-powered airguns, imitation firearms, antique firearms and paintball guns may be permitted for Zone 1 to 1 on express secure 9,10or AM services; deliveries to Zones 2 and 3must be on an express48 service and include ‘do not air uplift’ sticker on the parcel.


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Bighit said:
As I said earlier it may be a question asked if you book it online for a pick up. I can't say for certain as I have never had anything picked up as I follow the terms and if it says to it has to be handed over at the Post Office then that is what I do.

In regards to surface mail only . PF has Do not air uplift in their terms . Either will suffice .

I have had an RFD send something for me and it came back with the sticker saying Do not air uplift on it .

• Section 1 and Section 2 firearms, low-powered airguns, imitation firearms, antique firearms and paintball guns may be permitted for Zone 1 to 1 on express secure 9,10or AM services; deliveries to Zones 2 and 3must be on an express48 service and include ‘do not air uplift’ sticker on the parcel.


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I sent it with parcel force 24 . The driver picked it up from my house yesterday and today it got delivered. I checked it on the parcel force tracking. Maybe i got lucky
 
I used to do a little bit with airguns, always delivered, or customer picked it up, sending guns of any sort in this day and age is risky, people now think there the devils tools, most don't know an airgun from a AK47 .

Better to have a take down if you travel to shoot on public transport, if you can find one ?.
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Only takes a jobs worth to tip off the police, and it's gone, usually for "testing".
Back in the 70s, early 80s, the locals just walked down a country lane, where I lived, carrying an air rifle, for a bunny supper.
No one bothered one iota, but now, probably have the area covered in blue, helicopter, crazy, but that's how it's going, what's ironic you can watch a movie with stacks of guns, but that seems the only place people want to see them ?.
If you don't want any hassle my advice is to personally deliver if you can, just add the travelling, or get it picked up.
Picture of my take down I use for occasional hunting, fits a small bag, quick to set up, no one bats an eyelid .
 
Boron said:
Have done that many a time, mostly without any hassle… just saying “nothing prohibited”.
Only once or twice, did I receive a push back on needing to know, which got shut down with a repeat of the above.
As soon as you point out/they’re aware that you’ve read the list of prohibited items/restrictions, they don’t bother to pursue the matter, and (reluctantly) accept the package.
All done with a pleasant demeanour, obviously, which helps defuse any possible tension.
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My attitude exactly, only 1 particular lady who "needs" to know. i take great pleasure in telling her she does not need to know,nothing restricted is being sent and i will take full responsibility
 
Woodcrafts said:
Just read the more recent posts so a more pertinent post. I was involved with several courier companies at Heathrow and got a good appreciation of their operations. The managers told me their staff developed a good 'feeling' for items being sent against what was declared, and it was the 'non-specific' statements that created most 'interest'. 'Parts', was a good example. Believe it or not 'Odds and sods' came up quite often! If an item was fully described it was much more likely to go on its way without any intervention.
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To me ,if i put low powered air weapon on that parcel,sods law someone is going to open it to check for "restricted" items.like a pressurised tank or co2 bulbs.
You could put"springer powered" but most likely they will check to see if you are telling the truth.
I gave up my FAC some years back due to us losing more of our freedoms.thats because the majority of the population dont like "guns".
i would presume then that gun haters also work for the RM.
tell them as little as needed,the service will be no better or worse,just usual RM servise either good or bad.
As a side note regards giving more info than needed, as anyone had dealing with todays police?
i have,a law abiding never arrested person,who will now never give any information voluntuary to the police.
 
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