Some will question what happens in case of a lost or damaged package when trying to collect the insurance and say that FedEx or UPS will categorically deny the claim because you haven't followed their policy. I do not know the answer to that, they've never lost one on me and I've never heard of someone with an actual experience like that - where they shipped a handgun via ground, FedEx lost it and asked what is it, we'll pay for it, the shipper said "a handgun" and FedEx/UPS said "oh, well then GFY". I'm willing to risk it, some others aren't.
I've never heard of anyone having any luck getting insurance paid by FedEx/UPS when it involves a 'lost' or stolen firearm.
I ship mine the same way Jim does and have yet to have any issues.
