8.62 Firearms-Delivery to Carrier Without Written Notice (18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(e)) is a federal statute that governs the transfer of firearms by common or contract carriers. It prohibits the transfer of any firearm to a common or contract carrier for delivery to an individual without written notice to the carrier that the firearm is being shipped. This statute applies to all types of firearms including handguns, rifles, shotguns, and machine guns. Specifically, the statute states that a person may not knowingly deliver or cause to be delivered any firearm to any common or contract carrier for transportation or shipment in interstate or foreign commerce to any person other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector. Additionally, the common or contract carrier must be provided with a written notice that includes the name and address of the person to whom the firearm will be shipped, the name and address of the person from whom the firearm is being shipped, the date of shipment, and the type and serial number of the firearm.