I asked guy at Fed ex  and he told me they don’t ship ammo

Probably a REALLY stupid question, but does “prohibited” mean “illegal”?

If so, if someone, unknowingly to me, send ammo through USPS, am I obligated to refuse to accept the package?

If the seller sends through USPS and the package gets found out, will they actually arrest the sender, and possibly the buyer?

I bought loaded ammo on gunbroker last night. Today I got a USPS shipping notification. We’ll see...



Received and no one arrested.

You guys are paranoid.  I bet yall show up for jury duty.  Lol

I don't have access to color printer.  Can the ORD D label be in black and white?

just print the 'limited quantity' label...it can definitely be black and white.

The ORM-D labels are being phased out. They will only be valid until December 31, 2020. After that, the limited quantity label will be required per DOT.

I recommend editing the original post to avoid any confusion. Here's the latest from UPS.

I think I can be insightful on why there’s so much nuances when it comes to the post office and shipping ammo

I used to work for US Airways now American Airlines in the Philadelphia region.... we handled a lot of USPS priority mail and the like

Think about it.... what Freight planes does USPS own?

The post office sub contracts all the airlines to move their express Mail and even the ground Mail... whatever their logistics call for at the time

When it comes to USPS.... always declare what your shipping because when I said the post office ship their mail on the airlines.... it means your 1000 rounds of .556 that you just sold for $800 bucks is under the first class section of an Airbus A321T on its way to Hawaii or the 500 rounds of .40 you made a killing on is under the lavatory of a Southwest 737-800 on its way to Phoenix

Declare what you’re shipping! My advice.... Ship GROUND via FedEx or UPS and save yourself the hassles

New Info/Label on Shipping Small Arms Ammunition-

https://www.ups.com/us/en/help-center/packaging-and-supplies/special-care-shipments/hazardous-materials/shipping-ammunition.page

How to Package Cartridges, Small Arms
Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, partitioned within a snugly fitting outside box or in metal clips. Cartridges must be properly cushioned and protected from accidental initiation. The inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packaged in securely closed outside packaging that will not open during transit. The package may not exceed 66 lb. (30 kg).

Is a Hazardous Materials Label or Marking Required?
Yes, qualified packages that meet the definition of Cartridges, small arms must be marked with the Limited Quantity black and white marking when shipped by UPS Ground within the 48 contiguous states, UPS Ground Intra-Oahu and Intra-Alaska. Shipping papers are not required.

The Limited Quantity marking (approximately 4 X 4 inches) must be securely affixed to your package and placed on package as a "square on point" or "diamond".

Getting the Package to UPS
Cartridges, small arms may be shipped only through a UPS Scheduled Pickup Account using various UPS pickup services , or through a UPS Customer Center (counters at UPS operational facilities). Note: Cartridges, small arms are not accepted for shipment via UPS Drop Boxes, and may not be tendered to or dropped off at locations of The UPS Store® or any third party retailer or UPS Access Point™ location.

When shipping Limited Quantities of hazardous materials by UPS Ground within the 48 contiguous states, UPS Ground Intra-Oahu or Intra-Alaska, only the standard shipping charges apply. There are no "accessorial" or additional charges.

Can you use the new UPS flat rate option for shipping ammo?

I have.

Sure can, it's called "Simple Rate" I have been doing it since November
Cannot exceed #50lbs and price is based on box size. Great deal!!

A few years ago my buddy's wife mailed a case of ammo to him (he was working in a different state at at the time) and she shipped it USPS. Unfortunately she packed poorly and the box got punctured. USPS only confiscated the ammo.

Printable "limited quantity" label in compliance with 2021 changes from UPS [source]:

First time sending ammo yesterday. Had ORM sticker on box and they covered it with a new sticker. @brillo

Tell me more.  I'm about to list some ammo for sale and would prefer FTF, but if I need to ship it this info might help

I would like to know this information as well. The Flat Rate Shipping found on UPS website states sizes of box and max weight allowable but not much more. Im assuming that when you take the package in to the store you would have to declare that you were shipping something... like ammo? I would like to know how often ammunition is being confiscated?

the sale of privately owned fully legal goods should never be regulated by the government