An approach that might resolve the problem some are having when shipping, is to not open your mouth first, let the clerk start the conversation. They will ask how you want it shipped, you state your desire,they then ask if it contains anything flammable, fragile , liquid or dangerous, you of course answer no, pay your freight and the deal is done.
Seems a few guys just can't resist telling the world that they are shipping a firearm. Think of it as shipping merely a package and your life will be less stressful.