Shipping Ammo ?
I have some ammo that I would like to list with a gun on GB. I beleive it is illegal to ship ammo with USPO. Shall I not even bother trying to keep the rare ammo with gun. Not even sell the shells? What ideas if any? Thanks Iowa
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I have shipped ammo through UPS many times, there is some special marking such as small arms cartridges, but I've never had a problem. I'm sure the next person can answer what to mark on the box. 0 -
AMMO SHIPPED UPS OR FEDEX SHOULD BE MARKED "ORM-D, SMALL ARMS AMMO", SHIPS REGULAR GROUND RATES. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by MIKE WISKEY
AMMO SHIPPED UPS OR FEDEX SHOULD BE MARKED "ORM-D, SMALL ARMS AMMO", SHIPS REGULAR GROUND RATES.
Here are the DOT regulations:
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 173
173.63 Packaging exceptions
(b) Cartridges, small arms, and cartridges power devices. (1) Cartridges, small arms and cartridges power devices (which are used to project fastening devices) which have been classed as a Division 1.4S explosive may be reclassed, offered for transportation, and transported as ORM-D material when packaged in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this section; such transportation is excepted from the requirements of subparts E (Labeling) and F (Placarding) of part 172 of this subchapter. Cartridges, small arms, and cartridges power devices that may be shipped as ORM-D material is limited to:
(i) Ammunition for rifle, pistol, or shotgun;
(ii) Ammunition with inert projectiles or blank ammunition;
(iii) Ammunition having no tear gas, incendiary, or detonating explosive projectiles;
(iv) Ammunition not exceeding 12.7 mm (50 caliber or 0.5 inch) for rifle or pistol, cartridges or 8 gauge for shotshells; and
(v) Cartridges power devices which are use to project fastening devices.
(2) Packaging for cartridges, small arms, and cartridges power devices as ORM-D material must be as follows:
(i) Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions which fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips;
(ii) Primers must be protected from accidental initiation;
(iii) Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in securely-closed strong outside packagings;
(iv) Maximum gross weight is limited to 30 Kg (66 pounds) per package; and
(v) Cartridges, power devices which are used to project fastening devices and 22 caliber rim-fire cartridges may be packaged loose in strong outside packagings.
Part 172 (Marking)
172.316 Packagings containing material classed as ORM-D
(a) Each non-bulk packaging containing a material classed as ORM-D must be marked on at least one side or end with the ORM-D designation immediately following or below the proper shipping name of the material (Cartridges, Small Arms). The ORM designation must be placed within a rectangle that is approximately 6.3 mm (0.25 inches) larger on each side than the designation.
(b) The marking ORM-D is the certification by the person offering the packaging for transportation that the material is properly described, classed, packaged, marked and labeled (when appropriate) and in proper condition for transportation according to the applicable regulations of this subchapter.0 -
I would just list the ammo and gun separately.
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There is a great source for your orm-d small arms cartrages found here: http://www.adazonusa.com/ormd-p-1825.html. These need to be on packages that are being shipped UPS or FedEx. They just stick onto the outside of the box in a visible position.
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Here's an ORM-D blue label that I scanned off an ammo shipment package. You can buy self adhering blank labels or full-page size label material with backing from Office Depot, save this image to your pictures, and print out your own label. 
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