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[Daniel Cary]

If you want to ship ammo with UPS, keep in mind that the ammunition must not exceed 12.7 mm (50 caliber or 0.5 inch) for rifle or pistol cartridges. Shotgun shell ammo also can’t be more than 8 gauge. UPS also lets you ship blank ammo, and ammo with inert projectiles.

 

[colorado]

So much for my 500 Jeffery (.510 caliber)

 

[krish]

Not true. I have gotten 505, and 500j ammo shipped to me by Nosler.
Krish

 

[krish]

All they ask is if it is ammo. Then they put the sticker on it. They don't want to know anything else unless you volunteer.
Krish

 

[calling4life]

All they ask is if it is ammo. Then they put the sticker on it. They don't want to know anything else unless you volunteer.
Krish

That doesn't make it ok though, you understand that right?

I mean, if you care about their rules and a business's right to do things as it sees fit.

I honestly believe somebody should be taking USPS to court over not shipping handguns and such, items used for constitutionally protected rights.

I can't imagine USPS would win, I don't think they'd have a chance, but I don't have several million to spend trying to find out. NRA, GOA, or a combination of such companies.

But sure, you can just ship things without disclosing exactly what's going on, heard of people doing that with firearms as well, just be prepared for consequences that might involve Federal authorities, depending upon the carrier and the issue, should you get caught.

 

[krish]

The only question the the computer ask is what you are shipping. You say live ammo. Then they check it at the counter and put the stamp on the shipping box. There is no miss reprecentation there. Never heard of any rules against small arm sporting ammunitions in limited quantities.
Krish

 

[krish]

More over 505 gibbs, 500 jeffery are not considered over 50 caliber.
Krish

 

[Daniel Cary]

What started this research: I was wondering if "Unfired or Once Fired Brass" was treated the same as Loaded Ammo in shipping.

Thank you.

 

[krish]

Brass is just that even if it is primed. Not considered as ammo. No hazmat lable.
Krish

 

[colorado]

More over 505 gibbs, 500 jeffery are not considered over 50 caliber.
Krish

I like that. Must be some "new math" though

 

[Daniel Cary]

The original post came from a quick Q&A form Yahoo .. I had to look @ UPS's official site. (Wondered if this is a Recent stipulation, or was Alway's the Case)
I did get a little lost myself on 50 Cal .500, .510, .585, .620, etc ..

How To Ship Ammunition | UPS - United States

Key considerations from UPS to keep in mind when packaging and shipping ammunition for firearms.

www.ups.com