Not an issue here UPS has always handled my weapons, semis, handguns, the whole lot.
When I shipped the 27, no one asked, and I didn't tell. Packed it in a long stem rose box, seemed fitting. They were not interested in seeing any FFL documentation.
Just went in filled out the shipping label on the computer added the amount of insurance I wanted and paid.
It sounds like a possible issue at your particular UPS office.
Also I wasn't shipping a FA, or requesting insurance above $2k!
Edited by Grey Crow, 27 October 2004 - 06:03 PM.