Ammunition

Legality of carrying spent ammunition

Legality of carrying spent ammunition
  1. Is owning ammunition illegal?
  2. How much ammo can you fly with?
  3. Can old bullets explode?
  4. What does it mean when a bullet is spent?
  5. Can bullets be traced to buyer?
  6. Can citizens own rubber bullets?
  7. Can I carry gun in plane?
  8. How much does 50 rounds of 9mm weigh?
  9. Is it illegal to transport ammunition across state lines?
  10. Is 50 year old ammunition still good?
  11. Are old bullets worth money?
  12. Why can I not buy ammo?

Is owning ammunition illegal?

California law generally prohibits people from owning, possessing, or having custody or control of ammunition or reloaded ammunition if they fall into any of the categories of people who are ineligible to purchase or possess firearms under state law.

How much ammo can you fly with?

Ammunition must be: In the original packaging from the manufacturer or in packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition (made of fiber, wood or metal), with a maximum of 11 pounds (5 kgs) per container or customer. Ammunition is not accepted loose or in magazines or clips.

Can old bullets explode?

Bullets are made of lead and copper…they don't explode. ... The CARTRIDGE case has a primer, charge of powder, and a bullet in the end. Simply being old does not make them become dangerous, or to explode.

What does it mean when a bullet is spent?

Fabulist said: Individual rounds or cartridges or an artillery piece or firearm that have been fired, are called spent rounds. The propellant (powder) has been ignited and vaporized, the projectile (artillery shell or, for a firearm, the bullet), and all the remains is the casing that contained the powder.

Can bullets be traced to buyer?

The bullet casings can't be traced back to the gun, but the bullet can be, due to the rifling imprints left on the bullet as it travels down the barrel. The serial number allows the gun to be traced to its owner (if the state requires the owner to register their gun).

Can citizens own rubber bullets?

Yes. To my surprise, you can even buy rubber bullets on the civilian market.

Can I carry gun in plane?

In any case Passenger cannot carry a firearm and /or ammunition on your person or in your Cabin baggage. ... Passenger can carry one licensed revolver or pistol or shotgun and fifty (50) cartridges in registered baggage after taking the following steps.

How much does 50 rounds of 9mm weigh?

For instance, a Maxxtech 9mm FMJ 115 gr 50 rounds box weighs 1.55 pounds. 703.06 grams/50 rounds = 14.06 grams per round.
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How Much Do Live 9mm Cartridges Weigh?

RoundBullet WeightRound Weight (in grams)
Winchester Ranger FMJ147 gr (9.52 grams)13.89

Is it illegal to transport ammunition across state lines?

Importing ammunition – Californians must go to an ammunition vendor that has been approved by the DOJ. ... Purchasing ammunition out of state and then returning to California runs the risk of carrying a misdemeanor charge of transporting ammo across state lines.

Is 50 year old ammunition still good?

Generally, yes. If factory centerfire cartridges are stored in a dry, cool place with low humidity, preferably in an airtight container, they can have an amazingly long shelf life. Many ballistics experts who have shot tens of thousands of rounds over the years report shooting 20- to 50-year-old ammo with no problems.

Are old bullets worth money?

"Old" ammunition generally has very low values (probably less than a dollar, and often only a few pennies per cartridge). ... Grungy, corroded, dented cartridges have the very least value (if any), while bright examples in a sealed box have the highest value.

Why can I not buy ammo?

The ammunition shortage of 2020 is staggering but manufacturers are putting out more ammo than ever before. A pandemic, civil unrest and the fear of a gun-control-happy administration has caused both weapon and ammunition sales to skyrocket in 2020.

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