Gearhead Jim
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The DOTn requirements for ammunition packaging are listed as follows:
(2) Packaging for Cartridges, small arms and eligible Cartridge, power devices as limited quantity or ORM-D material must be as follows:
(i) Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions which fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips;
(ii) Primers must be protected from accidental initiation;
(iii) Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in securely-closed strong outside packagings;
(iv) Maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package;...
But yet, we can buy Winchester bulk ammo in almost any Walmart with 100 rds of 9mm dumped in a thin cardboard box, and some of the on-line ammo companies are selling 1,200 rds of Federal 5.56 ammo that's been simply dumped into a stiffer cardboard box. Nice hard sharp bullets to theoretically bump a primer. How do they do that, legally?
I'm asking because the fire code in my area has no restrictions on storing loaded ammunition (component primers and powder have some restrictions) in the house if it's in DOTn packaging, but no mention of what's allowed in non-DOTn packaging. I like to dump my reloads in a GI ammo can until I take them to the range, but that may not be legit.
Can anyone explain the issue?
I know the fire marshall isn't going to come with a search warrant for my house, but if the house burns down for some other reason, I don't want the insurance company claiming it's my fault for non-legal ammo storage.
EDIT:
The "n" in "DOTn" stands for National, to differentiate from state DOT organizations.
(2) Packaging for Cartridges, small arms and eligible Cartridge, power devices as limited quantity or ORM-D material must be as follows:
(i) Ammunition must be packed in inside boxes, or in partitions which fit snugly in the outside packaging, or in metal clips;
(ii) Primers must be protected from accidental initiation;
(iii) Inside boxes, partitions or metal clips must be packed in securely-closed strong outside packagings;
(iv) Maximum gross weight is limited to 30 kg (66 pounds) per package;...
But yet, we can buy Winchester bulk ammo in almost any Walmart with 100 rds of 9mm dumped in a thin cardboard box, and some of the on-line ammo companies are selling 1,200 rds of Federal 5.56 ammo that's been simply dumped into a stiffer cardboard box. Nice hard sharp bullets to theoretically bump a primer. How do they do that, legally?
I'm asking because the fire code in my area has no restrictions on storing loaded ammunition (component primers and powder have some restrictions) in the house if it's in DOTn packaging, but no mention of what's allowed in non-DOTn packaging. I like to dump my reloads in a GI ammo can until I take them to the range, but that may not be legit.
Can anyone explain the issue?
I know the fire marshall isn't going to come with a search warrant for my house, but if the house burns down for some other reason, I don't want the insurance company claiming it's my fault for non-legal ammo storage.
EDIT:
The "n" in "DOTn" stands for National, to differentiate from state DOT organizations.
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