Doug is correct. I send things Registered all the time and I have a choice, 1st class or Priority. Registered Priority is usually 3 days or so to either coast from here in the center of the country. The best part about Registered mail is how low cost the insurance is. On a high dollar gun the savings can be substantial.

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