Q: Consider visiting gun stores to find used boxes. This will save you the hassle of cobbling together your own boxes and risk having it rejected by the shipper. Choose over-sized boxes to prevent your package from being stolen en-route. If you're shipping via UPS, use a new corrugated cardboard box that meets the Single Wall Box Strength Guidelines. Use bubble wrap or other high-quality padding. Contact the carrier you plan to use. Ask a staff member to recommend packing material appropriate for a firearm. Ask your local gun store if they wouldn't mind parting with their used packing material. Avoid wadded up newspaper, plastic wrap, or baby diapers. These won't cut it. If the firearm is damaged in shipping, claims against the carrier may be denied if your packaging was substandard. Ship it separately. Federal law prohibits the shipping of ammunition with firearms. Pack it securely in separate boxes or metal clips that fit snugly within the main package. Make sure the ammo containers can't be opened in transit. Clearly label the package as containing ammunition. Visit UPS.com, FedEx.com, or USPS.gov to print the required ORM-D label or black and white diamond to designate your package as explosive. You must bring packages with ammunition directly to a staffed carrier location. Don't deposit them in public mailboxes or drop boxes. Avoid writing "Firearm" or other references to the specific contents of the package. This ban includes preprinted areas on your box, your business return address, and the shipping address. If words like "gun," "firearm," or "boom-stick" are on anything, take them off. Insert a photocopy of your state-issued photo ID into the package if you are shipping to an FFL holder. They are required to keep a record of who shipped the firearm. It's also an appreciated courtesy to include your driver's license details. Take your box directly to a staffed post office or commercial carrier. Don't leave your package in a public mailbox or drop box. If you're an FFL holder shipping out of state, print a copy of the recipient's FFL license to show the mail carrier should they require it. Ask for delivery confirmation. This will ensure that your package reached its destination. USPS recommends, but doesn't require, this service. UPS requires "Delivery Confirmation Adult Signature Required" service. FedEx requires senders to choose either "Direct Signature Required" or "Adult Signature Required." Tell the carrier that the package you're asking them to deliver contains a firearm. Be prepared to open your package to verify that there is no ammunition packed with the firearm. Dealers shipping handguns through the USPS must notify the carrier and complete a form. Private carriers (like FedEx and UPS) will usually, but not always, require notification.
A: Choose your box. Pack the box well. Ditch the ammo. Don't label the package. Include your details. Bring your package to the carrier. Register your shipment. Disclose the contents verbally.

Q: To help you choose an exercise that will be something you look forward to, sit down and make a list of every kind of exercise you can think of. Get your mom or dad to sit down and help you think. If you don't already play sports in school, this type of brainstorming is especially helpful. Every type of exercise burns a specific amount of calories, and you want to pick a type of exercise that will help you burn your goal amount of calories. If you don't like traditional sports, consider taking a class at your mom's gym, like yoga, Pilates, or kickboxing. If you don't have gym access, then try watching exercise videos at home. You can find many free workout routine videos on Youtube that you can follow along with and get a great workout. You could even do this with a friend for something fun to do. Consider joining a sports team if you're not on one already, or maybe a fitness club like hiking or rock climbing at your school. Keep in mind that accessibility and ease are important for sticking with exercise. Choose something that will be convenient and plan to do it during a time when you feel good. Once you have thought of some activities you think sound fun, give them a try. For example, if no sports sounded appealing, a yoga class at the gym might sound like something you'd enjoy. Before committing to a yoga routine, attend a class to make sure that it's for you. If you're thinking about joining a fitness club at school, perhaps attend one meeting on a trial basis, and tell the club leader. The most effective way for a teenager to stay motivated to do physical activity is to have fun with it. Pick activities that you don't even think of as "exercise." Do you like horseback riding? Swimming, hiking, or canoeing? Pretty much any outside activity requires physical exercise. One way to stay motivated and have fun at the same time is to have a friend with you. Ask one of your friends to become your fitness buddy, and if you're on a sports team, find a teammate you can exercise with. Schedule weekly meetings with your fitness buddy so that you develop the habit of getting exercise together. Arrange days and times to go for a walk, bike ride, or run with your friend. You can also incorporate some active time into your outings with friends, such as by going to the skate park, going bowling, or going for a hike together.
A: Brainstorm about fitness activities you might like. Do trials of each type of fitness. Have fun. Grab a friend.

Q: Sob stories are often used by scammers to rush a sale, so be wary if the seller tells you one or mentions other circumstances unrelated to the car. For example, if the seller tells you a story about being laid off and needing money quickly to pay their bills, this is a red flag. Other things to watch out for include: Saying they're about to be deployed and need to sell the car in a hurry. Claiming they have other buyers interested, so they need a decision right away. Calling you repeatedly to ask if you've made a decision. If the seller says they're handling the sale of the car for a neighbor, elderly parent, or someone else, be cautious. This is often a red flag and it may indicate that the car was stolen. Always ask to see the title and seller's ID to ensure that the car you're looking at belongs to the person who is selling it. A seller may also claim to have less knowledge about the vehicle under the veil of this story, which could result in not getting clear answers to your questions about the car. The safest option is to pay the seller with cash, so be cautious if they direct you to a website to make your payment. Sellers will often provide an escrow website address to increase the buyer's sense of security, but this does not mean they are not scamming you. Evaluate the site thoroughly to ensure that it is a legitimate website. Avoid sellers that claim to be associated with eBay or eBay Motors as well. This is a common scam and they may even send you emails and links to websites that look like they're coming from eBay. A curbstone dealer is someone who sells a car in front of their house. The person might be a dealer with an actual car lot, but they may move a car to their house and park it out front to increase the perceived value of the car. People tend to be less critical of cars that appear to be being sold by the previous owner, especially if the person lives in a nice neighborhood. If you do decide to look at a car at someone's house, bring a friend or family member along with you. If you don't know much about cars, bring someone along who knows about cars. Talking on the phone with a seller is a good way to feel out their character and ask more questions about the car. Ask about the condition of the car, any issues it has, and request a test drive if you're interested. As an added bonus, some sellers will also be willing to reduce the price further if they perceive you as a serious buyer. If you decide to buy a car from a Craigslist seller, it's best to make your payment with cash and in person. Request to meet with the person in a public place or at the bank to ensure that you will have witnesses if the person attempts to rob you. Never pay the person using a wire transfer or using Western Union as this is a common scam tactic.
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Be especially wary of sellers who tell a sad story. Avoid sellers who claim to be handling the sale for someone else. Research any website that the seller directs you to for payment. Avoid curbstone dealers who suggest meeting at their houses. Call the seller to evaluate their knowledge and professionalism. Meet the seller in a public place to conduct the final sale transaction.