Shipping ammo

[Retired W4]

I have purchased a lot of ammo over the internet but never sent it to someone. The boxes are always marked ORM-D. Is there a special process to mail live ammunition?

[MichiganScott]

Has to be marked ORM-D and sent by FedEx or UPS from a hub. It is illegal to send via the mail.

[Retired W4]

So I'm guessing you just have to declare it when presenting it to FedEx or the UPS people. Is there an extra charge for the ORM-D?

[s&wchad]

Originally Posted by Retired W4

So I'm guessing you just have to declare it when presenting it to FedEx or the UPS people. Is there an extra charge for the ORM-D?

No, but it has to go ground. You can get more information from UPS about hazmat items by calling 1-800-554-9964

[ArchAngelCD]

There is no special handling for ammo other than it not being allowed to ship by plane.

[2152hq]

Originally Posted by Retired W4

So I'm guessing you just have to declare it when presenting it to FedEx or the UPS people. Is there an extra charge for the ORM-D?

Yes, declare what's in the box.
"Ammunition" is sufficient.
(I once said 'handgun ammunition' and they wanted to send it 'next day' because handguns have to go next day,,what a mess trying to straighten that out.)

Place a ORM-D sticker (Other Regulated Material-Domestic transport only) on the box and mark "Cartridges, Small Arms" underneath it.
The UPS or FedEx shipping counter should have them,,or cut one off of an old box you've received,,or search 'ORM-D sticker' and you'll find the correct one.

Or just hand writing the entire entry on the box is acceptable also.
Make sure you place it inside of a rectangle when hand written.

There is NO HazMat fee to send loaded ammunition.
The exception I believe would be for ammunition sent to Alaska or Hawaii as it would then have to go by air transport.


You don't believe you can (legally) send primers or powder unless you have a HazMat License yourself.

[Retired W4]

Thanks. Great info.