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Vape and E-Cigarette Shipping: PACT Act Compliance for Online Stores
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Vape and E-Cigarette Shipping: PACT Act Compliance for Online Stores

If you're selling vapes and e-cigarettes online, your shipping process is no longer business as usual. Navigating the PACT Act is now a strict requirement, covering nearly every vaping product you can think of—even those without any nicotine. The single...

Sep 23, 2025Read More
International Shipping Restrictions for Sporting Goods & Outdoor Equipment
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International Shipping Restrictions for Sporting Goods & Outdoor Equipment

Shipping sporting goods across borders feels like playing a game where every country has its own, unwritten rulebook. **Critical mistakes often happen at customs**, a place where seemingly harmless items—like a tactical knife for camping—get flagged as weapons, oversized gear...

Sep 22, 2025Read More
Knife Shipping Laws: State-by-State Restrictions & Blade Limits
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Knife Shipping Laws: State-by-State Restrictions & Blade Limits

Shipping knives in the United States isn't straightforward; it's a tangled mess of laws that can trip up even seasoned sellers and collectors. The rules change dramatically from one state to the next, creating a complex web of regulations where...

Sep 21, 2025Read More
UPS vs FedEx vs USPS: Which Carriers Allow Ammunition Shipping?
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UPS vs FedEx vs USPS: Which Carriers Allow Ammunition Shipping?

When it comes to shipping ammunition, a lot of people are surprised to learn that their options are pretty limited. The bottom line is this: **UPS and FedEx will both handle ammunition** if you follow their strict rules, but the...

Sep 20, 2025Read More
CBD Shipping Laws by State: Complete 2025 Compliance Guide
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CBD Shipping Laws by State: Complete 2025 Compliance Guide

Shipping CBD across state lines can feel like walking a tightrope, but it all starts with one core rule. As of 2025, the **2018 Farm Bill** makes it **federally legal** to ship any hemp-derived CBD product that contains less than...

Sep 19, 2025Read More
ATF Form 4473 and E-Commerce: What Online Firearm Retailers Need to Know
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ATF Form 4473 and E-Commerce: What Online Firearm Retailers Need to Know

For any online firearms business, the **ATF Form 4473** is the single most important piece of paper in the entire sales process. Think of it as the legally required handshake that connects your digital checkout to a compliant, in-person firearm...

Sep 18, 2025Read More