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Posted: 8/15/2006 11:10:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WILSON]
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U.S. Postal Service (USPS) - Shipping ammo is prohibited. United Parcel Service (UPS) - Shipping ammo permitted with packaging/weight/labeling qualifications. Federal Express (FedEx) - Shipping ammo generally prohibited unless HazMat certified. Details: U.S. Postal Service (USPS): Shipping of Ammunition is Prohibited Ammunition (Cartridges, small arms) is a nonmailable hazardous material. "Under no circumstances may any nonmailable hazardous material, restricted matter, or perishable matter be deposited for mailing." Cartridges, small arms - United Parcel Service (UPS): 1. Pack ammo within a sturdy cardboard box, gross weight limit of 66 pounds. 2. Print ORM-D label, cut out and tape to a least one side of box. 3. Take package to a only - NOT at Drop-Off Box, The UPS Store, Mail Boxes etc., Sonic. Might be a good idea to have the UPS Hazardous Material Support Center number with you -- 800-554-9964. Varied success with UPS pick-up at your location. Per UPS: UPS accepts domestic ground shipments of ammunition that have been classified by the shipper as "Cartridges, small arms", "ORM-D" (Other Regulated Material). The package must be properly marked according to the requirements of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). Contact the Hazardous Material Support Center at 800-554-9964 for details on regulatory information. Federal Express (FedEx): Per FedEx, 10/26/2006: HazMat Training is required to qualify to ship all Hazardous Materials. Ammunition is a Hazardous Material. No Drop-Off, package must be picked up by FedEx. See . Additional shipping information and procedures at . Label meets requirements of . |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2006 4:17:52 PM EDT
[#1]
According to UPS Hazardous Material Center, you can have ammunition picked up at your front door if you go through the trouble of setting up a UPS account. You still have to have the proper markings on the box. I am trying this out for the first time so if anyone else has any negative experience please cime in.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2006 5:45:53 PM EDT
[#2]
No other shipping services take live ammunition? I have seen people using FedEx as well. Just curious, thanks.
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Posted: 9/27/2006 2:20:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: brillo]
[#3]
FedEx also will ship ammo, but it's been difficult getting consistent guidelines from them. My brother-in-law is the FedEx haz-mat specialist in Philadelphia and can't give me a conclusive answer. They require training and certification for accounts, but it's unclear if that applies to occasional individual shippers. |
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Posted: 9/30/2006 8:31:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ml2150]
[#4]
I ship ammo via fed ex frequently. I have a fed ex ground account...In some instances, I've sent payment to the shipper, and then called Fed Ex to pick up the ammo at thier residence/job, provide all shipping labels + ORM-D tags. It cost an extra $7 for pickup, one box or one hundred.I've also sent payment to sellers along with their form of payment + ORM-D tag + address label, and instruct the seller to take it to a bona fide Fed Ex (air or ground) location.
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ID, USA
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Posted: 10/24/2006 4:52:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Trout15]
[#5]
I tried to ship some ammo today and was told I had to be an FFL and have HazMat permits. This was at a main UPS Customer Center that I've shipped Rifles at before.
Best luck with the rest of you shipping ammo. |
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Posted: 10/26/2006 10:56:20 AM EDT
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The UPS employee was incorrect. UPS Hazmat suggests you have the agent call UPS Hazardous Materials Support Center at 1-800-554-9964. They will tell the agent the box must be securely wrapped, weigh no more than 66 pounds, must have an appropriate ORM-D label and should ship regular shipping. |
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Posted: 10/26/2006 4:16:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: blackeye]
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I had the same problem a few weeks back. The UPS Customer Center refused to send the package at first. I then told them I had been on their website and went by all their rules posted on said website. After several trips back and forth to her supervisor (who wouldn't come out and talk to me). She finally agreed to ship the package "this time". I responded," If your going to ship it this time, then there really is no problem shipping it next time, is there?" After I got home, I called UPS Customer Service with my problem. They connected me with the UPS Hazardous Materials Support Center. I was told there should have been no problem with package. And if I were to run into a problem again to have the shipping agent call. UPS Hazardous Materials Support Center 1-800-554-9964 I know I am repeating Brillo's comments but I thought sharing my experience with this problem would help. The next time I went to the UPS Customer Center to send another ammo shipment. The agent rolled her eyes at me. I handed her the index card with the above number on it and said " Here, call these people and they will let you know its OK". Problem solved. As far as packaging, I just made sure it was taped well and printed with a majic marker ORM-D on all sides. No stickers were needed. They like your packages to not have any other markings or writing on them. If you are thinking about using a used box. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 11/2/2006 7:12:42 PM EDT
[#8]
I thought loaded ammo can ship regular UPS ground without Hazmat fee's?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 11/3/2006 5:47:04 AM EDT
[#9]
Correct, no hazmat for loaded ammo if shipped ground. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2006 8:39:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TSLtrek]
[#10]
What about shipping ammo into CA, IL, MA, NJ, NY, WDC? Checking most supplier's sites it seems like its a no-no. Maybe its not a problem for private sales...
ETA: To answer my own questions...here is a good source of info...I only checked MA, but the buyer there has to have the proper license for it to be legal. www.nraila.org/GunLaws/ |
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Posted: 1/17/2007 9:15:43 PM EDT
[#11]
What a wonderful thread!
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AL, USA
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Posted: 2/14/2007 4:57:05 PM EDT
[#12]
Just a thought? Do you need to require an adult sig or proof of age just to be safe?
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WI, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2007 10:38:19 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ar_scooter1]
[#13]
I have learned more about shipping small arms ammunition via FEDEX than I would like know.
I too had multiple answers from multiple people. Here is the poop. FED-EX will ship small arms ammunition via ground only if you have an account, have the ORM-D /small arms ammunition label affixed, appropriate box ratings(I've learned more about cardboard than I would like to know, see ratings below),can not be a FED-EX box. I'm shipping out today, I'll see how it goes..... One more thing, it can only be shipped to a state that allows it. FedEx Ground requires Fiberboard “Non-Specification Packaging” or “Strong Outer Packaging” to meet the following requirements: o For packages weighing up to 20 lbs. the outer package minimum requirements will be a 200 lb. Bursting test or 32 Edge Crush test package. o For packages weighing 21-50 lbs. a 250 lb. Bursting test or 44 Edge Crush test will be required. o For packages weighing 51-70 lbs. the outer container must be 275 lb. Bursting test or 55 Edge Crush test. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/24/2007 5:50:12 PM EDT
[#14]
Can you ship Ammo USPS ???
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Posted: 2/24/2007 9:06:36 PM EDT
[#15]
No, it is ILLEGAL to ship Ammo via US Post Office.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2007 2:19:25 PM EDT
[#16]
How about just the Bullet ? (No powder, primer, or case) |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2007 10:58:36 AM EDT
[#17]
As far as i know, it's legal. There may be hazmat stuff if it has exposed lead on it though. Also legal to ship fired brass. |
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Posted: 3/1/2007 9:54:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WMHM4]
[#18]
Yesterday I called Fed Ex about shipping ammo and was told you had to be certified in shipping small arms ammo or a business, this info is already in this thread I believe. I guess I should have done as all Mods say and read the tacked threads.
I ended up calling the number given by Brillo for UPS hazmat and they told me exactly what Brillo said it should be no problem and just put the label on the side of the box. Today 3/1/07 I called the number again for UPS hazmat for another question and a recording came on saying something about there is new info and to hit any button on your phone (cell phone) for a text message. So I did that and I get a text that says send a text back with just the letter Y. So I do that and it gives me another number 1 800 934-7900 which is some automated directory line. I have no idea what is going on with the UPS Hazmat number, yesterday it was fine and today 3/1 it's not. just wanted to give a heads up UPDATE 3/1, I just tried the Hazmat # again and there was no problem this time I got right through but I have no idea why what happenned when I tried earlier |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/16/2007 7:01:00 PM EDT
[#19]
Just called UPS HazMat number (800-554-9964) today to confirm rules after 800-PICK-UPS told me they were not sure.
for small arms cartidges, it must have the ORM-D label in the original post, but guess what? they will pick it up at my house! no need to drive it to the center (30 miles).  |
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Posted: 3/23/2007 2:58:52 AM EDT
[#20]
Why not ship truck freight?
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2007 5:37:35 PM EDT
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because its a arm and a leg? i drive a semi and would be willing to put it in the cab with me for a reasonable price. or trade for, if something regular was worked out. i live in indianapolis and drive through columbus ohio and go north every night. and usually get to pick where i go on the weekends(within 300 miles of indy) has to be close to the highway though. shipping is getting so outrageous im just trying to think out of the box here....guess i should give it more thought. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/8/2007 11:49:20 PM EDT
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Just an update: this is still going on at certain UPS hubs. I tried to ship a small box of ammo on Friday, and was told at the UPS hub that I had to have a FFL to ship ammo. I told the customer service person she was wrong, and that I only needed the "ORM-D" sticker. After almost a half-hour of her checking (I'm assuming with UPS Hazmat), she confirmed that it would be OK. Fair warning to anyone going to a UPS hub to ship ammo! Not all UPS employees know the rules, so you should be prepared to explain the rules to them. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2007 10:08:54 PM EDT
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Just recently shipped a two cases of ammo with UPS. The first a few weeks ago I tried to ship from a UPS hub. I called them first to find out the proper way to ship(packaging,labels and also cost involved). Took some time to finaly get "a guy who knew"!!All he said was"we dont accept it here, we have a sign that says so"!!Then I called the 800 number complained a little , the rep on the phone was great.Told me he could arrainge a pickup at my house,pay with a credit card over the phone and be done with it......Cool!! Now today I go to ship out a second case of ammo. First lady that got on the phone said I need to have an account.She said first guy made a mistake.Then a supervisor got on the line and confirmed this for me.I knew these people had no clue what the protocol was!! So, fortunately this lady did give me the Haz-Mat # .Got a nice guy out of Kentucky , told me he was a gun owner and understood the prejudice,he then called another rep explained there was no problem in shipping it transfered me to him and even this guy strted with the Let me put you on hold crap and check. I freaked out(Iwas on the phone almost 30 min. at this point.)Told him how long I was waiting ,he didnt put me on hold appologized and said he was just checking about shipping labels for me and in the short time I was on the line with him, he had already looked up the proper info. Finaly I got it done.
Point of the story is...if you have a problem shipping ammo from your house with Big Brown get the rep to give you the Haz -Mat # .. Hope this helps. Ray |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 5/22/2007 8:55:16 PM EDT
[#24]
Today was my first experience of shipping ammunition. It didn't start out very well. Thanks to this thread, it ended very good.
I went to FedEx first, thinking that since I was shipped the ammunition last year through them, it should be a easy way to do it. It was a pain in the arse! It come down to them wanting to charge me over $200 to ship 44lbs.  A trip to UPS later this evening and it was a wham, bam, thank you sir and I was out the door in 5 minutes without a single hickup. I have never shipped anything myself through FedEx and after today, I never will. |
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Posted: 6/14/2007 10:28:53 PM EDT
[#25]
Set up a credit card account with UPS. They picked up my package at my house and they shipped same day . No hassle. (If you do what I tell you below)
When setting up account online or on the phone do not say/select you are shipping hazardous items. This will only entangle you in a gagglefuck. UPS does not require a hazmat contract for small arms ammunition ORM-D. I made the mistake of selecting the online response "yes" to hazardous material and 3 days later they call and say "Oops, you don't need a hazmat contract!" Just package the item, label it ORM-D with a label or crayon if needed and have UPS pick the thing up. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/7/2007 10:47:30 AM EDT
[#26]
I ran into the same thing with handguns taking them to a drop off, they would not take them. I set up an account with them, request a pick up, the driver picks it up no questions ask! I have no idea what the difference is. By the way I'm a FFL. Tom |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 7/13/2007 7:20:48 PM EDT
[#27]
Beware, you are treading into Code of Federal Regulations territory, and if something were to go wrong in the shipment the .gov would not hesitate to go after you for improperly shipping the items. It is simply not worth the worry to do things the wrong way. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 7/15/2007 3:36:44 PM EDT
[#28]
Does anyone know if I have to put a sealed crate in a cardboard box? Seems stupid but I dont know. I am shipping FEDEX G
The crate has ORD stickers on it so I am inclined to think so, but do not know. Does anyone else? |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/3/2007 5:45:05 PM EDT
[#29]
Great info guys!
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IN, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2007 12:21:45 PM EDT
[#30]
Does UPS assess an additional charge because the box has an ORM-D marking?
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Posted: 8/9/2007 7:53:54 PM EDT
[#31]
No, they shouldn't. ORM-D isn't HAZMAT (as we commonly use the term) and doesn't require the extra HAZMAT fee.
That said, I had a bad experience today shipping ammo with UPS and ended up sending it FedEx. The smartest thing FedEx ever did was putting a terminal close to the UPS center as there were several other customers there pissed off with brown. |
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Posted: 8/16/2007 10:56:50 AM EDT
[#32]
I took a case of BH to the UPS hub this week. The guy behind the counter was very sincere and apologetic, but also very firm, and very certain he was right.
"I've been told a thousand times", he said, "you have to have an existing UPS account to ship live ammuntion. Has to be picked up. As far as the public goes, you can't just bring it in here and ship it." So to be nice back to him, I pretended I had been told the night before by their hazmat office that I COULD ship it, and called the hazmat # from my cell phone, right in front of him, to "straighten them out". Of course, hazmat said no problem if it's properly marked and under 66 pounds ... and my ammo got shipped. The guy remained sincere and apologetic, and I shook his hand. Moral of the story is, always arm yourself with that hazmat # when you go to ship, and everything will be OK. 800-554-9964 Oh, and enjoy the ability to do this while it lasts.  |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2007 11:01:37 PM EDT
[#33]
Glad I had the UPS HazMat Phone number today.
I was already ticked that I had to drive 30 miles to the UPS hub, to meet their hours of 4:30 - 6:30 pm only. Went in to ship some ammo, was first told had to have FFL, so I said what the heck, showed her a copy of mine (C&R). Then, she "checked" with someone in the back, and told me ammo couldn't be shipped to a residence. So I called the HazMat folks on my cell, told them what was up, handed the clerk the phone and said "It's for you". A short bit later, she was apologetic and said she "thought" you couldn't ship ammo, but knew better now. |
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Posted: 10/1/2007 9:36:14 PM EDT
[#34]
ups needs to brush up on theyre own rules, i have received ammo from sportsmanguide numerious times @ my home, when it was cheap. lucky for me my work has a daily ups pickup and they dont mind if i ship from there, seeing as i do all the shipping anyway.
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IL, USA
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Posted: 10/4/2007 6:36:10 PM EDT
[#35]
I went through the same BS with FedEx regarding the Haz Mat training. I had to get a customer service advocate involved. The HazMat section didnt know their own requirement. Finally a customer service rep in Detroit got involved. It is basically the same as UPS except the weight limit is a little higher and you have to take it to the hub to ship. Hope this helps.
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Posted: 10/21/2007 9:44:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: demusn1979]
[#36]
That's the truth. I shipped ammo one time.One case 83 lbs 1260 rds S/A 67.oo$. UPS No problems given on weight. They did specify labels are required while looking at labels on every side of the box. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/26/2007 11:53:21 AM EDT
[#37]
So I called UPS today to see what I needed in the form of an account to ship ammo. They said I need to have a hazardous material contract and a $17 / week fee for picking up ammo from my home? This was the 1-800-PICK-UPS #. They also said you can't drop this off at a customer counter.... WTF is this?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 11/26/2007 2:19:01 PM EDT
[#38]
I called them once and the person i talked to said to ship i needed to get hasmat certified and they offered the course it was only $500!!! I t depends on who you tlak to the funny thing is half the retards working the phopnes HAVE NO IDEA what the rules are... if you follow what this thread said you should not have a problem...make sure its packed securly, put an ORD-D sticker on it and take it to an actual UPS place (NOT one of the UPS stores, it has to be a major location) you should be fine. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/26/2007 3:09:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stevemr2t]
[#39]
I called the Hazmat # and they said put an ORM-D sticker on the box and would you like someone to pick it up at your place? |
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Posted: 11/30/2007 5:25:28 PM EDT
[#40]
What is your liability if some numnuts ships you ammo that he didn't declare was ammo to UPS or put ORM-D stickers on?
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Posted: 12/1/2007 5:58:57 PM EDT
[#41]
For IL you merely need a copy of the buyer's FOID card and driver's license/ID card before you ship, and it has to be shipped to the address on either of the cards. The current law was enacted in '05 because the AG's office started spreading lies to wholesalers that the law said ammo can only be purchased in person. Now they are currently spreading lies about having to "verify" FOID cards..which there is no requirement in law....to scare dealers from shipping into IL. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 12/23/2007 10:47:42 PM EDT
[#42]
are there any restrictions on shipping rifle ammo to NY atate?
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IN, USA
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Posted: 1/4/2008 7:10:37 PM EDT
[#43]
screw um ship it. don't ask , don't tell.
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Posted: 1/9/2008 12:05:45 AM EDT
[#44]
I have read over these two pages several comments about 'ignorance is bliss' and 'just shipped it' and like the one above. Usually all things happen without a hitch and life goes on without any trouble. The reason you put the sticker on the box and use the correct weight box is for the time (just that one time) when things don't go correctly. It is those times when people who work for agencies that use letters for names start picking through the shipment with a fine toothed comb looking for "the smoking gun" - that one thing that caused the world to come to a halt. If it happens to be your box or if they think it is your box or if the even feel your box was in the same county and it was involved - they will going through your shorts with that fine toothed comb and that is no fun. As they say - been there - done that - somewhere I have the tee shirt to prove it. A little sticker will prevent a whole lot of trouble. So let me encourage all of us to properly label these shipments. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/23/2008 2:03:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: itchytrigger]
[#45]
Here is how you do it:
Set up a FedEx account online. Ship your ammo on FedEx Ground. Except that you cannot ship FedEx Ground to residential. I always forget to check the residential box. They bill me a few dollars later on for that. Weigh your box and print out the label. Put a ORM-D sticker on it and drop it at FedEx. They have never blinked when dropping it off. I have even just handed it to my driver, who checked to see if he could take it, and did. DONE! I can ship a 33# box, that's 600 rounds of .308, almost anywhere in the US for ~$25.00 |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/23/2008 4:38:57 PM EDT
[#46]
UPS is definitely the easiest way to go. Use the ORM-D sticker, tape heavily, and ship. I've even had people ship me ammo through UPS that was in a heavy cardboard shoe box (or something like that), taped heavily, and had "ORM-D" wrote with a felt tip pen on all six sides. UPS never blinked an eye although I would still print out and use the labels.
FedEx's considering ammo/small arms cartridges hazardous material is rediculous (in my opinion) but it is their company and they can choose to make whatever rules they deem fit. I don't understand about the training though. What special packaging is there for shipping ammo, or for that matter primer or powder? Liquids or chemicals that could spill, combine, and cause a reaction, I could understand possibly requiring heavy plastic bags or something. Last year, I ordered 100,000 primers and three 8# jugs of powder from PVI in one order. The only thing "special" about the shipping was that the primers came 50,000 to a heavy cardboard box (2 boxes) and the powder came in a different box. Both of these were transported side by side in the same truck! Of course, this was a UPS truck, so... 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 2/1/2008 1:39:31 PM EDT
[#47]
I just shipped some ammo via UPS. Very routine, the lady at the Shipping Center knew exactly what the rules were. So I got no hassles.
One thing to note when adding shipping charge, UPS is now adding a fuel surcharge ($1.30 for 22lbs from VA to TX) and they only insure up to $100. A couple dollars to increase that to the actual cost for ammo may be wise. ($2.70 additional insurance up'ed the coverage to $250) So if their website's estimate comes to $20, consider adding another $5 to cover the surcharge and up the insurance. All prices are as of 2/1/08. Dan |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 2/5/2008 4:20:31 PM EDT
[#48]
thanks for this thread, it was very helpful.
Even my wife (who is the shipper in the family) said it helped Anyway, the guy there (who was very knowledgeable, he actually knows how to do guns, he's there a lot), said you have to write ORM-D, surround it with a box (rectangle, black ink) and then write "small arms cartridges" under it. No sticker needed, but it has to have the box and the "small arms cartridges" under it. He said there is another sub-class of ORM-D (consumer something) and if you are shipping that, you have to do that. So we did thanks tons |
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Posted: 2/5/2008 9:30:38 PM EDT
[#49]
I have checked the NRA site and this site and still cannot find out if it's legal to ship ammo to NJ. Anyone out there-help.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 2/8/2008 10:21:30 PM EDT
[#50]
Has anyone, anywhere heard or read about a shipping incident where ammunition caused a problem like an explosion, fire, etc (i.e. not hassle or legal but danger to life type problem)?
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