We have recently moved to a Table Rate option for most shipping. This charges a specific amount based upon the order total. Orders ship UPS Ground. This option is for domestic shipping in the lower 48 states ONLY. Canadian and Alaskan orders must choose one of the UPS shipping options; Hawaii and Puerto Rico must use a UPS Air option.
Shipping estimates shown for other options on e-commerce are just that: estimates. While generally reasonably accurate, they are sometimes in error. We have no control over their accuracy. When a significant difference occurs between estimated and actual rates, you will be contacted for approval of the actual rate.
Our shipping and handling rates reflect a very modest handling and packaging fee, but are largely the actual UPS rate. We agree that this can sometimes seem high, but increasing fuel and labor costs have driven rates up.
We do not offer USPS shipping on regular orders. We have had numerous packages lost with no tracking ability or hope of retrieval. USPS is only an option for APO/FPO orders because there is no other choice.
We are not accepting international orders at this time. Many of our products are military in nature and restricted from export by ITAR regulations, even to our friends in Canada, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand who have been great customers. World events have forced many unwelcome changes, but we hope that the future course of events will result in an easing of these restrictions.