Automate Compliance with ATF, State, & Carrier Rules
Block restricted shipments before they happen. Control exactly what customers see without code or custom dev.
Automate carrier rules like “ammo always ships ground” or “handguns must ship UPS 2nd-day air.- Set restrictions like “Do not ship large magazines to Colorado” or “No magazines over 10 rounds to California.” Manage state, city and zip-code rules by product group.
- Auto-detect residential vs commercial addresses and apply the right shipping rules, fees, and restrictions. Set rules like “Hide residential delivery options for ammo.”
- Handle complex scenarios by layering multiple rules in the order you choose.
Provide the FFL Delivery Options Your Business Requires
Make compliance easy for products that require FFL delivery, ID checks, or age verification.
- Show only eligible FFL pickup options at checkout. Auto-restrict firearms and other regulated SKUs to FFL-only delivery options.
- Stay compliant with in-store pickup and ship-to-store delivery options. Support ID-checks and age verification by displaying store pickup for nearby buyers.
- Control how and when pickup or FFL delivery is shown. Set any kind of rate, distance limit, or product eligibility rules.
- Display accurate delivery dates or timelines. Factor in lead times, blackout dates, and cutoffs for each shipping method shown.
- Keep mixed carts compliant. Split or merge shipments as needed when an order includes firearms, ammo, and accessories, with correct rates for each.
Ship Guns & Accessories Without Losing Money
Whether it's a rifle shipping across the state or ammo shipping across the country, ShipperHQ helps you price each shipment right based on how you pack and ship.
- Pull live rates from 50+ carriers, including small package and LTL freight. Or use your own flat rates or custom tables.
- Display the most affordable rates automatically with Rate Shopping.
- Avoid undercharging. Factor in real package dimensions for accurate rates. Define box sizes, padding, packing rules, and pack separately requirements for all your products, from rifles to optics.
- Apply rules for LTL, hazmat, and restricted items automatically. Ensure every rate reflects carrier and legal requirements. Include fees for accessorials like liftgate, inside delivery, and limited access delivery.
- Show only the methods that meet your compliance and profit goals. Eliminate unprofitable shipping options from checkout.
Set Shipping Rules by Product, Region, Carrier, or Shipping Method
Restrict shipments of handguns, ammo, or accessories by ZIP code, state, or customer group—no dev work required. Built to support ATF and CFR Title 27 compliance.
Calculate Accurate Rates with Dimensional Packing
Use box-level logic to rate long guns, shotguns, and accessories accurately and prevent overcharges.
Set Clear Expectations with Exact Delivery Dates
Show precise delivery dates for each shipment based on your lead times, production days, blackout dates, and cutoffs.
Validate Addresses and Enforce Delivery Restrictions
Identify residential and commercial addresses at checkout. Block PO boxes, residential delivery, or any other shipping method as needed.
Enable In-Store, FFL Pickup, or Ship to Store
Offer pickup at FFL or retail locations. Charge any rate – flat rates, free, live carrier-calculated rate, or custom rate tables.
Gain Shipping Insights with Checkout-Level Data
Connect your checkout to post-order fulfillment. See how each order is packed and shipped to improve packing efficiency. Reduce errors by replicating shipments accurately.
“ShipperHQ keeps us legally compliant, I rest easier at night knowing they have our back. We no longer have to cancel orders when we can't legally ship an item, or contact customers after they've ordered because we need to update their shipping quote.”
—Alex Cramer, CEO, International Military Antiques
Trusted by Leading Firearms and Ammo Brands
FAQs
Can I use ShipperHQ to ship firearms legally?
Yes. ShipperHQ gives 2A shippers a solution to restrict shipments by address type, state, city, zip code, or product category, to comply with firearm shipping laws.
Does ShipperHQ support in-store or FFL pickup?
Absolutely. You can enable FFL pickup, in-store pickup, or ship to store. Apply location-based rules, and set flat-rate or dynamic pricing based on product or region.
What types of restrictions can I enforce when shipping firearms and ammo?
You can block restricted states, enforce “ground-only” shipping for ammo, limit quantities, restrict large-capacity magazines, and more.
Do I need a developer to implement this?
No. ShipperHQ is completely no-code. Your team can configure shipping rules, rates, and delivery logic without engineering support.
Which platforms and carriers does ShipperHQ support?
ShipperHQ integrates with all major ecommerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, and WooCommerce. It also integrates with 50+ carriers including FedEx, UPS, USPS, and regional providers.