Shipping Policy

Fast, reliable shipping for firearms, magazines, and gun parts across the United States

US Shipping Only - We currently ship to all 50 states within the United States

Order Processing & Shipping Schedule

Shield Arms processes and ships orders Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Most orders ship the same or next business day via USPS, FedEx, or UPS.

Expected Processing Times

  • Standard Orders: Same or next business day
  • Back In Stock Items: 1-2 additional business days
  • New Product Launches: 1-2 additional business days
  • Sale Periods: 1-3 additional business days

Note: Please allow normal processing time before inquiring about your order status.

FFL Items (Firearms Shipping)

All firearms must ship to a Federal Firearm License (FFL) holder. All BATFE, GCA & NFA regulations apply to firearm transfers.

Your Responsibilities for FFL Orders:

  • Legal Verification: Confirm the firearm is legal in your state
  • FFL Confirmation: Verify your chosen FFL will accept the transfer
  • Accurate Information: Provide correct FFL details during checkout
  • Transfer Fees: Arrange payment with your FFL for transfer services

Important: Shield Arms is not responsible for shipping or administrative charges if your FFL refuses delivery or if there are transfer complications.

Magazines & Magazine Extensions

We do our best to monitor magazine capacity restrictions across all 50 states, but customers are responsible for knowing their local and state laws.

High-Capacity Magazine Restricted States

California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York

  • Orders from these states require law enforcement verification
  • Non-exempt orders will be canceled with standard cancellation fee
  • We cannot ship to states where high-capacity magazines are prohibited

Available Shipping Methods

UPS Ground Shipping

  • Coverage: Continental US (excludes Puerto Rico, Guam)
  • Rate: Flat rate with tracking
  • Delivery: Business and residential addresses
  • Restrictions: No P.O. Box delivery
  • Lost/Damaged: Free replacement shipment

USPS Priority Mail

  • Coverage: All US addresses including territories
  • Rate: Flat rate with tracking
  • Delivery: Includes P.O. Box delivery
  • Timeline: 1-3 business days typically
  • Lost/Damaged: Free replacement shipment

FedEx Express 2-Day

  • Coverage: Continental US
  • Rate: Flat rate with tracking
  • Service: 2-day delivery after pickup
  • Restrictions: No P.O. Box delivery
  • Claims: We handle all delivery issues

Note: 2-day refers to shipping method, not guaranteed delivery from order date

Delivery Information & Policies

P.O. Box Deliveries

  • USPS: Delivers to P.O. Boxes
  • UPS/FedEx: Require physical addresses
  • Address Updates: 10-day window to provide physical address
  • Auto-Cancel: Orders canceled if no address update

Delivery Confirmation

If tracking shows delivered but package not received:

  • UPS orders: Contact UPS directly
  • USPS orders: Contact USPS directly
  • FedEx orders: Contact us for claim assistance

Customer Responsibilities

Shield Arms is not responsible for:

  • Incorrect shipping information provided
  • Carrier mis-delivery or routing errors
  • Package theft after delivery confirmation
  • Delays once package is in carrier possession

Important: Once packages are transferred to shipping carriers, delivery timelines are beyond Shield Arms' control.

Additional Shipping Information

Weekend & Holiday Orders

Orders placed on weekends and holidays are processed starting the next business day.

Order Modifications

Contact us immediately if you need to modify shipping addresses or methods. Changes may not be possible once orders enter fulfillment.

International Shipping

We do not currently offer international shipping. US addresses only at this time.

Questions About Your Order?

For returns, cancellations, and other order inquiries, please visit our Returns & Cancellations Policy page.