Knowing how to ship ammunition or ammo the correct way is important. Please pass this information on. If you need any supplies for shipping ammunition,. Most likely it was shipped without a problem, but the fines are draconian to say the least. I actually sent some. I went in grabbed a same rate box went outside packed it up. And went inside to send it. They took it and said it would be their in days.
I wish I knew this law before a week ago. Your best bet on this would be to contact UPS or FedEx to find out a full list of hazardous products.
You must be logged in to post a comment. Ground Limited Quantity Marking. Leave a Reply Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment. A few months ago I tried to ship live ammo at our Fedex hub location. Usually I go there to send out a firearm but this visit was only for an ammo shipment. Their clerk told me they do NOT accept ammo shipments at their hub location, only from an FFL storefront with a pre-scheduled pickup appointment.
This sounded wrong from everything I have read so far, but she was the only one there I could speak with. It also sounded like they would not carry a shipment from one private person to another, only business shipments. She responded "no, ask our drivers for those. I will make a few calls and try to find out what the Fedex regulations currently state for this activity.
IF it is loaded ammo, it needs to have the Cartridges, small arms label on it you can print the one he shows or a hand printed label works , or if it is primed cartridges cases--not loaded ammo--you only need the label without the Cartridges, small arms only needs to read ORMD-D I think the D no longer needs to be on the label. Your call as to whether it is worth the chance.
But he took it and mailed it for me anyway saying "once I accept it they will ship it and just warn me not to do it again" "I have done this before for customers". Your call, james. All other allowable ammunition shipments are accepted only on a contractual basis, and must be prepared under the rules for a fully regulated hazardous material.
Ammunition will be transported only when packaged and labeled in compliance with 49 C. To qualify as "Cartridges, small arms ORM-D" or limited quantity, ammunition must be: Ammunition that does not exceed Cartridges must be properly cushioned and protected from accidental initiation. The inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packaged in securely closed outside packaging that will not open during transit. The package may not exceed 66 lb. Yes, until December 31, packages that meet the definition of Cartridges, small arms must be marked with the proper shipping name "Cartridges, small arms", and designated as "ORM-D".
This marking may either be in the form of an ORM-D sticker, or written by hand. Note: The image below can be printed, cut out, and securely taped to the box with clear packing tape.
If using the limited quantity marking, please place on package as a "square on point" or "diamond". There are no "accessorial" or additional charges.
Important Additional Information Ammunition may not be packaged with firearms Ammunition may not be shipped to individuals under the age of 18 Ammunition is not accepted for shipment internationally For additional information regarding firearm and ammunition shipments, see "Shipping Firearms or Ammunition," at the link below, or contact UPS.
A trick I use on pickup shipping is to have the prelabeled package on the doormat on a day when an Amazon or such package is arriving. Print label from UPS. Something about different labels. Last time I shipped, the box needed to be shipped from a hub with ormd sticker.
Anything new? Sign In Register. Less Than Truckload. Full Truckload. Freight Dictionary. You will also need to put a specific shipping label on your box to identify the contents. Here is how it will go: You must go to a shipping center and not a typical UPS store. The shipping center will check your shipment in.
Your shipment must weigh less than 66 pounds. The shipment can only be sent via UPS Ground. You must place a specific shipping label on the outside of your package that identifies what is inside. The label should read ORM-D and have a valid date. You cannot ship ammo internationally. Here are the regulations: You must arrange a specific date and time for picking up or dropping off ammo at a shipping hub. You can only ship inside the United States.
Further regulations will be required for shipping ammunition to Alaska or Hawaii. Rifle ammunition must be 50 caliber or smaller. Shipping Ammo to California In , California passed Proposition 63 which completely changed the state law for firearms. You also cannot bring ammunition you bought out of state back into the state of California. Shipping Ammunition to Alaska and Hawaii Because ammo is considered a hazardous material , it cannot be sent via air freight in order to prevent a potential ammunition ship explosion.
Ammo Shipping Label is Required No matter what method you use to ship your ammunition, you must have the ammo shipping label on the outside of your package to identify its contents. Our Recommendation for Ammunition Shipping Ultimately, our recommendation for you is to be safe and make sure you are following every regulation closely.
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