Shipping Restrictions

Product Shipping Restrictions

United Defense LLC is committed to ensuring full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the sale and shipment of firearms and related accessories. As part of this commitment, certain products available on the Keep Shooting website may be subject to shipping restrictions based on varying legal requirements across different regions. These restrictions are subject to change without notice and may not be exhaustive, meaning that orders may be cancelled or delayed during the order fulfillment process if they do not comply with updated regulations or if additional restrictions are identified that were not previously listed. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining our high standards of legal compliance.

Gun Law Compliance
Compliance With Local, State and Federal Product Legal Restrictions

Last Revised: 12/13/2024

After your order is submitted, it will undergo our review. This process utilizes current data sources to ensure that prior to shipment, all of the items in your order are legal to ship to your location.

General Shipping Restrictions

  • No Shipments of Any Product to Minors. If Indicators Show Intent To Deliver To a Minor, Order Will Be Cancelled
  • No Direct or Indirect Export of Goods.
  • Orders Placed From IP Addresses Outside of the United States May Be Cancelled.
  • Orders Are Reviewed After Being Accepted - Any Non-Compliant Order Will Be Cancelled
  • Goods Requiring DOT Shipping Methods Will Only Be Sent Using Approved Methods (i.e. ammunition, pepper sprays, etc)

Air Guns and Accessories

  • No Shipments of Air Guns to CA; DC; DE; Chicago, IL; MA; NJ; New York City, NY; or Puerto Rico
  • No Shipments of BBs or Pellets to DC; CA; DE; Chicago, IL; MA; NJ; New York City, NY; or Puerto Rico
  • No Shipments of CO2 Cartridges to DC; MA; or Puerto Rico

Ammunition

  • No Shipments to DC; CA; HI; Chicago, IL; MA; NY or Puerto Rico
  • Exceptions: Verified Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Submission of Purchase Request on Agency Letterhead

Batons

  • No Shipments to DC; CA; CO; IL; KS; MA; MI; NY; NV; NY; OH or Puerto Rico
  • Exceptions: Verified Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Submission of Purchase Request on Agency Letterhead

Firearms

  • Firearms Are Only Shipped to Federal Firearms License Holders
  • All Submitted Federal Firearms Licenses are Verified Using ATF FFL eZCheck Website
  • No Shipments of Restricted Firearms to States With Restrictions - Including to Federal Firearms License Holders
  • All Shipments of Firearms to California Will Have a Firearms Shipment Approval Letter Included

Firearms Magazines

  • Capacity (1-5 Rounds): No Shipments to DC; Marin, Napa, Ventura or Yolo Counties, CA; MA or Puerto Rico
  • Capacity (6 Rounds): No Shipments to DC; Marin, Napa, Ventura or Yolo Counties, CA; MA or Puerto Rico
  • Capacity (7-10 Rounds): No Shipments to DC; Marin, Napa, Ventura or Yolo Counties, CA; MA or Puerto Rico
  • Capacity (11-15 Rounds): No Shipments to DC; CA; CT; HI; Aurora, Calumet Park, Chicago, Cook County, Dolton, Hazel Crest, Highland park, Homewood, North Chicago, or Skokie, IL; MA; MD; NJ; NY; WA or Puerto Rico
  • Capacity (15-30 Rounds): No Shipments to DC; CA; CT; HI; Aurora, Calumet Park, Chicago, Cook County, Dolton, Hazel Crest, Highland park, Homewood, North Chicago, or Skokie, IL; MA; MD; NJ; NY; WA or Puerto Rico
  • Capacity (31+ Rounds): No Shipments to DC; CA; CT; HI; Aurora, Calumet Park, Chicago, Cook County, Dolton, Hazel Crest, Highland park, Homewood, North Chicago, or Skokie, IL; MA; MD; NJ; NY; WA or Puerto Rico
  • No Shipments to Convicted Felons
  • No Shipments to Restricted States Regardless of LEOSA Status
  • Exceptions: Verified Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Submission of Purchase Request on Agency Letterhead

Firearm Parts

  • Assault Rifle Parts: No Shipments to DC; CA; MA; or Puerto Rico
  • Barrels: No Shipments to DC; CA; MA; or Puerto Rico
  • Grenade Launchers and Adapters: No Shipments to DC; CA; MA; or Puerto Rico
  • Assault Rifle Parts: No Shipments to DC; CA; MA; or Puerto Rico
  • Pistol Parts Kits: No Shipments to DC; Aurora, Calumet Park, Chicago, Cook County, Dolton, Hazel Crest, Highland Park, Homewood, North Cicago or Skokie, IL; MA or Puerto Rico
  • Machine Gun Parts: No Shipments to DC; CA; MA; or Puerto Rico; May Require Verification of SOT or Form 4
  • No Shipments to Convicted Felons
  • No Shipments to Restricted States Regardless of LEOSA Status
  • Exceptions: Verified Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Submission of Purchase Request on Agency Letterhead

Handcuffs

  • No Shipments to DC; MA or Puerto Rico
  • Exceptions: Verified Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Submission of Purchase Request on Agency Letterhead

Knives

  • Bowie: No Shipments to DC; Marin, Napa, Venture or Yolo Counties, CA; CT; Chicago, Peoria, or Melrose Park, IL; MA; or Puerto Rico
  • Fighting: No Shipments to DC; Marin, Napa, Venture or Yolo Counties, CA; CT; Chicago, Peoria, or Melrose Park, IL; MA; or Puerto Rico
  • Fixed Blade: No Shipments to DC; Marin, Napa, Venture or Yolo Counties, CA; MA; or Puerto Rico
  • Spring Assisted and Switchblades: No Shipments to DC; CA; DE; HI; IL; LA; MA; NJ; NY or Puerto Rico

Pepper Spray

  • No Shipments to DC; CA; Crawford COunty or Dennison, IA; Chicago, IL; MA; NY or Puerto Rico
  • Exceptions: Verified Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies Upon Submission of Purchase Request on Agency Letterhead

Shipping Terms

  • All Orders Placed Are Subject to Review Prior to Shipping - Regardless of Product Restrictions
  • Some Orders May Require Verification by Phone
  • United Defense LLC Reserves the Right to Cancel Any Order Suspected of Attempting to Circumvent Policy Restrictions