That usually makes it cheaper to pay a local FFL ship it. I don't find it worth it to lie to the shippers just in case some sort of incident or claim for damage or loss occurs.
If you tell the morons at the Post Office that you are shipping a rifle or a shotgun, you probably won't get it shipped.
Ignorant of your job, is no excuse.
Be like gays use to be in the military, don't ask, don't tell.