My local UPS Customer Service Center closed also. The UPS Store refused to ship a barrel. No rifle attached, not threaded or chambered. I asked why they said "homeland security" I replied "No" they don't have that in a policy try again....so is it your policy? No answer. I drove to another one down the road and shipped as a metal cylinder....wasn't wrong! Sent no problem. There has been an overwhelming push to change this from the inside I often wondered if someone could do well to start an FFL, ammo and parts shipping company. One thing I will say is do not ship things you should not through USPS as that is now a crime .....not just breaking a policy.