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762x51
Okay I read the sticky on it. From what I get from it and what I have been told over the years,
shipping live ammo via the USPS is illegal.

Then my question is; if it is illegal then how are the big sellers on the auction side
getting away with shipping ammo via USPS?
They state they ship USPS and the shipping price they are giving is for Priority Mail.
I know because I know what UPS charges and there is no way I can charge $6 - $7 less to match their shipping price
on the same ammo via UPS.

I now understand why we do not sell as much ammo even though our price for the auction is within line with the rest.
Our shipping cost kills it because we ship within the law.
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  • 762x51
    What are rules for shipping ammo sold on Gun Broker?
    Can ammo be shipped in same box with a pistol??
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  • Tailgunner1954
    Short answer is YesBox must be marked / labeled "ORM-D"Receiver must be old enough to receive the package 18 (21 for handgun ammo)
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  • jonk
    Yes. And it has to go via UPS (FedEx may also accept it, not sure). And not just any UPS counter (like MBE, Kinkos, etc.,) will do; it must be an actual UPS station, or you must schedule a UPS pickup. USPS does not ship ammo.
    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conference in 1899.
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  • Iconoclast
    FAQ #1:Unless state or local regulations / laws specify otherwise, you may ship ammo within the continental US w/o an FFL (don't need it for AK or HI, but see below) to another party who does not have an FFL. Be aware that some jurisdictions have stringent restrictions on the types & calibers of ammo which may be received (particularly military surplus loadings); check with the ATF website to determine if this foolish PC nonsense applies to you or the recipient. Live ammo may *only* be shipped by common carrier (i.e.: UPS, FedEx) by *ground* transport. No 'hazmat' penalties apply, however the container must be marked on two sides "ORM-D (short for "Other Regulated Material - class D") Small Arms Ammunition." It is illegal to ship by USPS (Postal regs, Pub 52, Section 341.21c). You can only ship from your place of business - which can be your home under the regs - or from the carrier's terminal. Be aware that both of the common carriers apparently give the terminal managers wide latitude in accepting / rejecting packages, so a UPS location in your area may refuse to accept a package while FedEx will, or vice versa. If you are frustrated by the locals, a call to the national customer service center with a request for them to contact the local terminal will usually - but not always - resolve the problem. [This message has been edited by Iconoclast (edited 03-24-2002).]
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  • 762x51
    Thanks to all for the replies.
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  • joeaf1911a1
    Small arms ammo (up to .50 cal) may be shipped via UPS ground. Believe it is up to 60 lbs per box. Must be properly packed in clips or boxed. Outer box must be of the 200lb. test (shown in circle on box bottom).Must have a sticker showing ORM-D and oneshowing small arms ammunition. I had a hassle with UPS counter which first refusedto ship. I called UPS Hazmat Section and hadinstructions E mailed to me. Showed it toUPS counter and after that no problem forthe last year. Would advise getting age proof of buyer such as drivers lisence andstatement it is not against the law to purchase localy. And yes it was private person to private person.
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