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BlackSnake1996
04-29-2009, 12:32 PM
How exactly is this done? I have tried the Postal service, and a package mailer and both have said no. What do I need to do to get this ammo mailed?
David
04-29-2009, 12:34 PM
Go to UPS and ship it.
It goes out ORM-D, sturdy box, labeled cartridges, small arms.
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.
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Other Regulated Materials - Domestic is what ORM-D means. Just declare it as ORM-D to the person behind the counter and they'll tag and ship it.
BlackSnake1996
04-29-2009, 01:40 PM
Tried the UPS store. They said no as well.
David
04-29-2009, 01:44 PM
Tried the UPS store. They said no as well.
Probably have to go directly to the hub to do it. Most stores are to dumb to take it.
Fedex also does ammo. USPS doesnt for sure.
BlackSnake1996
04-29-2009, 02:02 PM
Probably have to go directly to the hub to do it. Most stores are to dumb to take it.
Fedex also does ammo. USPS doesnt for sure.
Guess I need to find a Fedex.
Falcongunner
04-29-2009, 04:12 PM
There is a Fedex hub shipping center just a few blocks north of Cheaper than Dirt and the Fort Worth UPS hub is on North Side Drive. I use UPS but they are sometimes a pain in the ass even at the shipping hubs.
Wayne in FW
BlackSnake1996
04-29-2009, 10:13 PM
There is a Fedex hub shipping center just a few blocks north of Cheaper than Dirt and the Fort Worth UPS hub is on North Side Drive. I use UPS but they are sometimes a pain in the ass even at the shipping hubs.
Wayne in FW
Guess I'll have to give it a try. Thanks man.
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