My LGS had a large stock of re manufactured ammo (I can't remember the brand) and all of the boxes had been marked with a felt marker, "DO NOT FIRE". i figured that it was a warning to people that had purchased that brand, EXCEPT that there were a few boxes of other types of ammo (I think one was a PMC box) with the same mark on them. I should have looked closer and I hope that I'm not talking out the side of my mouth, but since I wasn't buying ammo, especially reloaded stuff, I didn't really think about it until I left. I should have asked somebody.

PS: Another thing that ticked me off was that they had plenty of this stuff, but no bullets I could use and, of course, no powder.

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I made a decision 30 years ago to NEVER fire re-loaded ammo that I did not personally make! That includes commercial re-loads as I would not be privy to their quality control and would be shooting bullets made from unknown components and charges.

After seeing friends shooting their own re-loads that contained squibs, high primers, dirty brass, split cases, bullets seated and crimped improperly, I just stick to my own re-loads. I pay close attention while re-loading and if I do damage my own firearm with one of my own re-loads it's 100% my fault and shame on me (no one else to blame).

I have been reloading for over 40 years. When I was a young police officer our department provided remanufactured ammunition for practice and range qualifications, and I fired thousands of rounds without problems.

As time went on I sometimes found myself too busy to spend the required time at the reloading bench. Inquired at one of the commercial loaders and found them perfectly happy to receive my fired brass and ship it back to me as remanufactured ammo, with a good selection of choices in bullets and charge levels. With a photocopy of my LE ID they even waived the federal excise tax (which easily covered shipping charges). I used this option for .38 Spl, 9mm, and .45ACP for quite a few years, just send in a couple thousand fired cases and in a few weeks UPS showed up with cases of ammo at my doorstep.

I do not hesitate to purchase handgun practice ammo this way. There are several well established and reputable commercial remanufacturers, properly licensed, and turning our some excellent products for the purpose. I do make a point of ordering directly from the company, and send my own brass for my orders. I do not purchase remanufactured ammo in stores or from companies I am not familiar with.

I have assisted three "Reloaders" in identifying, understanding, and correcting major mistakes in their reloaded ammo. If I ever go to a shooting range with these people again, I will be sure and keep their bodies between me and their firearms.

Some people should not bear children, and some people should not reload ammo. Identification is up to you.

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