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legal restrictions on ammo
dustinfox
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I read the thread on shipping ammo and it is very helpful. One thing I am wondering though, are there any states or localities with restrictions on ammo purchasing? Are there states I should NOT ship to? Or where there are criteria on shipping/receiving ammo?
Thanks!
Update: Not sure if this is a complete answer but I just pulled up a product page from a nationwide sporting goods store and they say NO AMMO to DC, IL, MA, NJ, and NY. I am surprised not to see CA on that list.
Thanks!
Update: Not sure if this is a complete answer but I just pulled up a product page from a nationwide sporting goods store and they say NO AMMO to DC, IL, MA, NJ, and NY. I am surprised not to see CA on that list.
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There isn't a "law" but instead an attourney general "pseudolaw" that prevents anyone except licensed ammo dealers from "importing" ammo or ammo components.
Anyway, a few years ago, the AG was aggressive in threatening legal action against retailers selling ammo into MA, effectively forcing a few to sign "consent orders" saying they weren't going to ship into MA anymore. Whether this action is legal or not, considering the market there is relatively small most felt it wasn't worth the hassle to fight and just won't ship ammo there.
But there are a few dealers who will still ship there.
Not incidentally, this whole thing is pure BS. Although it requires a state issued ID to purchase or possess ammo in MA, and ammo sources are limited, anyone who wants to buy some can just drive right across the border to NH, and buy as much as they like over the counter at any Walmart. (And stock up on cheaper NH booze too, I suppose).
Correction ammo shipped to a residence.
Certain cities in CA do not allow mailed ammo. Sacramento comes to mind and I believe Los Angeles.
Just to clarify, ammo may not be 'mailed' per se, but must go common carrier, ie. Fed Ex or UPS, and must be marked 'ORM-D small arms ammunition.'