Shipping F.A.Q.'s

How To Ship Your Order

Shipping a firearm isn’t complicated, but it has to be done correctly. This section covers the essentials so your item arrives safely and checks in without delays.

What To Expect In The Process

From packaging to carrier tips, we keep the process straightforward. These FAQs outline what you need to do on your end and what happens once the package reaches our facility.

The guidelines below reflect our current shipping requirements and best practices. Following these steps helps protect your firearm, prevents check-in issues, and keeps your project moving smoothly. If you need help at any point, just reach out.

All parts associated with an order (firearms, slides, frames, components, or accessories) must be physically received by WA within 60 calendar days of the order date. This rule applies to all orders, including sale and promotional orders. Zero exceptions.

  1. Print your order confirmation and include it in your shipment. If shipping a gun or receiver include a copy of your DL. 
  2. Package your items securely for transit. If you purchased an inbound shipping label, it will be emailed to you within 1–3 business days.
  3. Drop the package off with your carrier and watch your tracking number for delivery confirmation. Once your package is received, unpacked, and converted to an active in-shop order, you’ll receive an automatic “Order Received” email.
  4. You won’t hear from us again until your job is complete. When it ships back, you’ll receive an “Order Shipped” email with your return tracking information.
  5. If we need anything from you along the way, we’ll reach out directly. Otherwise, sit back, relax, and let us handle the heavy lifting.

Please print out your order confirmation and include it in your shipment to our Mesa location, address listed below. 

WA Shipping
250 S. Mulberry #102
Mesa, AZ 85202

Parts Only Shipments
Parts only shipments (No Serialized Items!) can be shipped directly to us via UPS, USPS, or FedEx. Please properly pad and protect your shipments. Insure your shipment for the full replacement cost of everything in your shipment to us. 

Shipments that contain serialized Items

Being that we are a licensed manufacturer you have 2 options for shipping your gun to us:

1. Since we are a manufacturer legally you can ship it directly to us via UPS or FedEx for repair or modifications, and we can ship it directly back to your residence once the work has been completed. 

We recommend showing up with the box packed and label already printed and dropping off at a hub as sometimes although well meaning the store employees can sometimes create issues stemming from their own ignorance. We also recommend addressing it to WA Shipping rather than Wright Armory as it generally will create less excitement at drop off. 

2. You can ship it through your local gun shop. This option has become more popular since sometimes the customer experience with FedEx and UPS is less than desirable. While this option will require a 4473 when getting your gun back from the FFL and a fee for this service paid to the gun store, it does have some advantages: you don’t need to be home waiting to sign for the return shipment, generally no issues with shipping as the gun store gets regular shipments, and in most cases it can be the least expensive as FFLs have the ability to ship handguns via USPS.

  • Rifles can be shipped Ground
  • Handguns must ship Next Day Air

Do not ship us any packages via FEDEX. They have an employee turn over problem which leads to packages being delayed or not arriving at all due to lack of experience from new employees.

All orders should include your order confirmation, a current copy of your drivers license (if sending full gun or receiver), and the gun / components to be worked on.

Please see below for more specific services

i-DOT Conversions: Complete slide with internals, barrel, and recoil spring. If optic is included we will do a complimentary mount and laser boresight.

Direct Mill Optic Cuts: Complete slide with internals, barrel, and recoil spring. If optic is included we will do a complimentary mount and laser boresight.

Trijicon Plate Optic Cuts: Complete slide with internals, barrel, recoil spring, and Trijicon Plate (Trijicon Item # CA428-C-600757)

If including your optic for installation, please do not ship your optics in the factory case it comes with.  That case does not fit in our standard crush proof return shipping boxes, just wrap it in bubble wrap and include it with your slide

Insurance is optional, but we strongly recommend it. You should insure the shipment for the full replacement value of the firearm and any parts you’re sending. Replacing a standalone slide or frame is often harder than replacing the entire firearm if something is lost or damaged in transit.

Once everything is packed and labeled, take your shipment to the drop-off location for your chosen carrier. If a self-service kiosk is available, use it — it avoids unnecessary questions and keeps the process smooth.

If you are asked what you’re shipping, you can accurately describe it as: machined parts, equipment parts, or aerospace parts.

Camera parts, or car parts works too in a pinch.

CHECKLIST FOR SHIPPING

  • Make sure the firearm is unloaded.
  • Use a sturdy box with proper padding to protect all parts during transit.
  • Include an itemized packing list of everything you’re sending.
  • Do not ship any ammunition with the firearm.
  • Use a carrier that provides tracking, insurance, and adult signature.
  • You can purchase a label from us if needed.
  • Pack small parts separately and label them clearly.
  • Include a copy of your order confirmation in your shipment
  • If sending a frame, receiver, or complete gun please include a copy of your DL

If you purchase a prepaid shipping label from us, it is valid for 21 days from the date it is generated or emailed to you.

After 21 days, the label automatically expires and may not scan, track, or deliver correctly. Attempting to ship with an expired label can result in the package being delayed, misrouted, or lost.

If your label expires, you’ll need to purchase a new one before shipping your order in.

Yes! Orders may be picked up in store (Mesa HQ Only). Select in store pickup at check out.

No. We only accept shipments for gunsmithing, coating, and customization. We will absolutely receive a shipment from your FFL or local gun store for custom work, but we do not offer any 4473 Transfer Services for  purchases.

No. We do not accept customer-supplied or pre-paid return shipping labels.

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