Laws regarding selling reloaded ammunition

[mao0720]

I got into a disagreement with a coworker today about the laws regarding selling reloaded/ hand loaded ammunition. I was under the impression that it was against the law to sell reloaded ammo. My coworker disagrees. Can anyone shed light on this? After some google searching, I fear my coworker may be correct that it may be legal to sell reloaded ammo, just a really bad idea.

 

[spclark]

Commercially reloaded ammunition is pretty common. Those who choose to be in that business had better be well insured against product liability claims however.

We who reload for our own personal use do so at our own risk of course as there's an element of hazard associated with the practice. The golden rule of reloading is that what's safe in my hardware might be unsafe in yours.

That being the case I'd be unlikely to sell you ammo I'd loaded (though I admit I once accepted cash offered after providing ammo to a fellow shooter one time who'd brought the wrong ammo to a match. He beat me that day shooting my ammo too & commented that it "... shot pretty good.")

There may be local jurisdictions that prohibit the sale of reloaded ammo but I'm unaware of any at this time.

 

[NateHaler]

I got into a disagreement with a coworker today about the laws regarding selling reloaded/ hand loaded ammunition. I was under the impression that it was against the law to sell reloaded ammo.

It's probably no more or less "against the law" than selling sandwiches you made in your kitchen at home.

 

[Scott Harris]

you need an FFL to sell ammunition for profit...i.e. commercially. Of course, you'd want insurance too.

 

[CatShooter]

We just had a long thread on this...

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3828118.0

... the quick answer is. You need a federal license, and you are an idiot if you do it without insurance.

If there is a problem, no matter who's fault it is, YOU will be sued and YOU will loose...

... plus, don't believe comments about making sandwiches at home - it is not the same thing.

If you sell some hand loads, the BATF will not hunt you down, BUT if someone is hurt, the other party's lawyer will file an action with the BATF, and the BATF WILL come after you and charge you with federal violations...

... and life as you know it, will be over.

 

[spclark]

Anyone wish to comment on the wisdom or ramifications of using hand loads for carry / personal defense?

I've heard the practice can add to your misery should you ever find yourself in a position where you end up having to use it.

 

[BaconFat]

Anyone wish to comment on the wisdom or ramifications of using hand loads for carry / personal defense?

I've heard the practice can add to your misery should you ever find yourself in a position where you end up having to use it.

That's a good question. Another major concern I have is if I miss my intended target where does the projectile land?

Should you load only factory ammo in your concealed carry, inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Preacher]

To be on the safe side these days, it is a good idea to use factory loads only in a self defense situation..
Use hand load's and a lawyer will have a fun time with you !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Area Man]

Use hand load's and a lawyer will have a fun time with you !!!!!!!!!!!

How?

 

[tuttlefarm]

You do NOT need an FFL to sell ammo. Just a terrible idea to sell reloaded ammo.

 

[finnaddict]

People. ... it is a liability issue with reloaded ammo. If you made a mistake reloading that one round that happend to blowup in someones face because it had a double charge it's going to be your ass hung out to dry. I am sure most if not all of us had made some kind of mistake reloading and found out about it on the range the hard way. Most if not all of us do not have the kind of insurance and liability to pay compensation to the injured and or widow.

 

[Area Man]

You do NOT need an FFL to sell ammo.

That's right. The corner grocery sells ammo.

 

[jonbearman]

Someone I know loaded bullseye wadcutter loads,now most of us know that bullseye is a very small charge as are others however it is a very fast powder.So he loads up 200 rounds and his boss went to the range and shot a box and as he got into the second box as memory serves me and kaboom.It turned out he triple charged it because he got called away twice from the reloading bench and dropped powder each time.Luckily it only blew the cylinder on the ruger blackhawk in 357 magnum.He sent it to ruger and they confirmed no other damage to the revover and replaced the cylinder,test fired it and sent it back for 45.00.His boss was like a patron saint as he only made him pay the 45.00.So you can see how easy it is to screw up and a catastrophe can happen.Don't reload unless it is for you.

 

[mao0720]

Neither me or my coworker argue that it is a really stupid idea to sell or buy reloaded ammo, I just thought there was a law against it. Guess I am wrong.

 

[Scott Harris]

You do NOT need an FFL to sell ammo.

That's right. The corner grocery sells ammo.

You need an FFL to manufacture ammo for commercial sale: see Type 06: http://www.atf.gov/files/forms/download/atf-f-5310-12.pdf If you reload and sell it, you are a manufacturer.

 

[CatShooter]

You do NOT need an FFL to sell ammo.

That's right. The corner grocery sells ammo.

You need an FFL to manufacture ammo for commercial sale: see Type 06: http://www.atf.gov/files/forms/download/atf-f-5310-12.pdf If you reload and sell it, you are a manufacturer.

What he said!

PLUS, you owe the government 11% of whatever you sell it for (an excise tax) which has nothing to do with profit. If you loose money, you still owe them 11%.