Can reloaders sell their ammo to private individuals?

[Merlin593]

Just curious if anyone who reloads can legally sell some of their ammo to other private individuals?
Any explanation of why or why not is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Best,
Jim

 

[Jason21237]

No and you wouldn't want to without a huge pile of insurance. If the ammo you load were to malfunction or blow up in a gun and hurt someone you would be responsible. Legally you need a license to manufacture ammo for sale.

 

[5.56blaster]

Requires an FFL.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

The answer is no.

And I wouldn't fall back on the barter system either.

 

[j_h_smith]

I wouldn't sell any of my ammo even if it were legal. Too many things to worry about. If I do something stupid and hurt myself is one thing, I couldn't take the shame of hurting someone else by my stupidity. I'm not comfortable giving someone a box of my trap shotgun loads when we're out and want to shoot another round. But that's just me.

 

[kalister1]

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/person-who-reloads-ammunition-required-be-licensed-manufacturer

Is a person who reloads ammunition required to be licensed as a manufacturer?

Yes, if the person engages in the business of selling or distributing reloads for the purpose of livelihood and profit.

No, if the person reloads only for personal use.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a) and 923(a); 27 CFR 478.41]

 

[Caeb75]

This requires a 06 or 07 FFL.

06-Manufacturer of components or ammunition.

07-Manufacturer of firearms (also covers ammunition)

There is also a 11% federal excise tax on ammunition.

I used to own half of a reloading component business. We looked very seriously into becoming an ammunition manufacturer.

Liability insurance is also another big one. 10 million was a good starting point according to other manufacturers out there.

 

[K31]

Requires both a state and federal license in Maryland and another license if you are going to possess more than 5 pounds of smokeless powder.

 

[ihriec]

I'm very careful in preparing my reloads. Nevertheless, I never let anyone else shoot my reloads in their guns or my guns.

 

[ajusog]

I wouldn't sell any of my ammo even if it were legal. Too many things to worry about. If I do something stupid and hurt myself is one thing, I couldn't take the shame of hurting someone else by my stupidity. I'm not comfortable giving someone a box of my trap shotgun loads when we're out and want to shoot another round. But that's just me.

You are an honorable man, there are some people not so honorable that would sell their grandmother's teeth if given a chance. Someone at a range was trying to lowkey peddle his stuff once, luckily the word "SQUIB" flashed before me so i avoided the offer.

 

[ajusog]

Requires both a state and federal license in Maryland and another license if you are going to possess more than 5 pounds of smokeless powder.

Wasn't there a stink a few months ago about the possibility of requiring more water in a powder container while transporting it? But ATF balked and needed more time to examine the ramifications?

 

[ajusog]

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/person-who-reloads-ammunition-required-be-licensed-manufacturer

Is a person who reloads ammunition required to be licensed as a manufacturer?

Yes, if the person engages in the business of selling or distributing reloads for the purpose of livelihood and profit.

No, if the person reloads only for personal use.

[18 U.S.C. 922(a) and 923(a); 27 CFR 478.41]

I like this quick explanation, means, "Blow your own head off but don't do it to anyone else".....

 

[yellowfin]

Far better idea to pool resources with friends and buy in bulk just to load your own ammo. It's simpler and more flexible.

 

[K31]

Wasn't there a stink a few months ago about the possibility of requiring more water in a powder container while transporting it? But ATF balked and needed more time to examine the ramifications?

Never heard of that before.

Are you talking about this:

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/...n-price-spike-due-component-reclassification/

I think that was just about reclassifying smokeless powder, not mandating the addition of more water or alcohol.

 

[ironpony]

Pretty much what has been said. Although, during the powder/ammo shortage a couple years ago while doing my due diligence in learning to reload I found the names of two people who load for large/dangerous game for various customers. One in Alaska and the other I found while visiting family in NC, who I heard meet @ time x @ place y. So I stopped in and met a group who were just shooting the crap, I found the guy and he was able to direct me to a powder supplier with powder! and a unicorn!
So, in respect to the OP, where does one go legally to find specialty cartridges that may not easily be found or ones you want to trust with your life ... Lion vs crackhead.
If your a wealthy Dentist that wakes up and says "I want to shoot a Lion!" do you go to Dicks and buy the $89 box of 20 rnds and a backpack?
Sorry if I am changing direction of the thread, and I am not going after lions, just a thought as I find this interesting.

Looking back at your thread topic one could say yes, Freedom Munitions (a reloader) sells to private individuals (us) but the answers are probably what you were looking for.

 

[Redcobra]

I know you guys are talking about Rifle/Pistol ammo, but same with shotguns. Would I ever put someone else's reload in one of my expensive guns? Hell NO!

 

[Rich1911]

Requires an FFL.

How does having a FFL make it safer?

 

[j_h_smith]

How does having a FFL make it safer?

It's not just any FFL it's a type 6 FFL.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Firearms_License

 

[BeoBill]

How does having a FFL make it safer?

It just makes you easier to locate and sue into oblivion when a situation goes South. And the Feds get a license fee. Win/win/lose BIG.

 

[rseymorejr]

How does having a FFL make it safer?

Not safer just legaler.