Key considerations to keep in mind when packaging and shipping ammunition for firearms.
Special Procedures for Shipping Ammunition (Cartridges, Small Arms)
SWFTTRACKR accepts for transportation such ammunition that constitutes as “cartridges, small arms,” as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 173.59. All other allowable ammunition shipments are accepted only on a contractual basis, and must be prepared under the rules for a fully regulated hazardous material.
Ammunition will be transported only when packaged and labeled in compliance with 49 C.F.R. § 172 (Hazardous Materials), and must be shipped in accordance with the SWFTTRACKR Guide for Shipping Ground and Air Hazardous Materials. To meet the exception for Limited Quantity, ammunition can be shipped via SWFTTRACKR Ground only within the 48 contiguous United States, SWFTTRACKR Ground Intra-Oahu and Intra-Alaska.
To qualify as Cartridges, small arms “Limited Quantity”, ammunition must be:
Ammunition that does not exceed 12.7 mm (50 caliber or 0.5 inch) for rifle or pistol cartridges or 8 gauge for shotgun shells; or Ammunition with inert projectiles or blank ammunition
Important Additional Information
. Ammunition may not be packaged with firearms
. Ammunition may not be shipped to individuals under the age of 18
. Ammunition is not accepted for shipment internationally
UPS Services for Your Ammunition Shipment
To meet the exception for “Limited Quantity,” ammunition can only be shipped via SWIFTTRACKR Ground within the 48 contiguous states, SWIFTTRACKR Ground Intra-Oahu and SWIFTTRACKR Ground Intra-Alaska. Ammunition is not accepted for shipment internationally. Shipping papers are not required.
Only the standard shipping charges apply when shipping ammunition. There are no “accessorial” or additional charges.
Shipments of ammunition with other SWIFTTRACKR services must be prepared as a fully regulated hazardous material and are available only on a contractual basis.
To qualify as cartridges, small arms “Limited Quantity,” ammunition must meet the following criteria:
- Ammunition cannot exceed 12.7 mm (50 caliber or 0.5 inch) for rifle or pistol cartridges or 8-gauge for shotgun shells
- Ammunition can be inert projectiles (blank ammunition)
- The package may not exceed 66 lb. (30 kg)
The shipper must comply with and ensure that each shipment containing ammunition complies with all federal, state and local laws applicable to the shipper, recipient, and package, including, without limitation, age restrictions.
Packing Requirements for Ammunition
Ammunition will be transported only when packaged and labeled in compliance with 49 C.F.R. Part 172, et seq. regarding hazardous materials shipments, and must be shipped in accordance with the SWIFTTRACKR Guide for Shipping Ground and Air Hazardous Materials.
All ammunition must be shipped in new corrugated packaging which meets the SWIFTTRACKR Single Wall Box Strength Guidelines. Ammunition must be packed with internal boxes or partitioning or in metal clips. The internal boxes, partitions or clips must fit snugly into the external packaging that is securely closed so that it cannot open during transportation
Getting Your Ammunition Shipment to UPS
Cartridges, small arms may be shipped only through a SWIFTTRACKR Scheduled Pickup Account using various SWIFTTRACKR pickup services or through a SWIFTTRACKR Customer Center (counters at SWIFTTRACKR operational facilities).
Cartridges, small arms are not accepted for shipment via SWIFTTRACKR Drop Boxes, and may not be tendered to or dropped off at locations of The SWIFTTRACKR Store® or any third-party retailer or SWIFTTRACKR Access Point™ location.
Domestic cartridges, small arms shipments that meet the exception for Limited Quantity packages and that comply with all SWIFTTRACKR requirements for the shipment of ammunition (as set forth in the above guidelines and SWIFTTRACKR Terms) may be delivered by SWIFTTRACKR to a third-party retailer or SWIFTTRACKR Access Point™ location in the United States.
Labeling Requirements for Ammunition
All qualified packages that meet the definition of cartridges, small arms must be marked with the Hazardous Materials label for Limited Quantity.
The black-and-white Limited Quantity marking (approximately 4 in. by 4 in.) must be securely affixed to the package as a “square on point” or “diamond,” as shown.
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