jcwit
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Blarby I agree with you but put a link up to back up your statements.
Im sure your not going to tell big brother that you reload and might have unregistered firearms
Blarby I agree with you but put a link up to back up your statements.
So from that if i read it correctly, no one unless you have a license may manufacture ammo. Under federal law.
I beleive the ATFE has bigger fish to fry than a local yokler reloading in his basement.
I know several people breakng that law, just like people speeding. Lol.
.medalguy said:I had an extended discussion with a very friendly ATF agent a couple of years ago about reloading. Essentially it boils down to this: If you sell ammunition you reloaded with your components, they consider it manufacturing. If a friend buys powder, brass, primers, and bullets and brings them over for you to reload, it's not manufacturing ammunition.
This does not cover the liability aspect, whether you're selling or giving away ammo
...expert / attorney in firearm laws for our state, also a friend of mine of many years, and he said it doesn't matter if it's for profit or not, it's legal as long as you aren't conducting it as a business entity, thus violating FFL laws. In short he said that you can sell your relaods all day long to anyone, and for what ever price you like, as long as you are not advertising, or approaching it as a business.
How much room is there between 1) "the purpose of livelihood and profit" and 2) "only for personal use".rcmodel in post #10 said:Q: 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) (i) and 923(a), 27 CFR 478.41]