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  • Xelazaughra

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    I ask this because I heard that the last ammo company has shut down and prices of ammo are expected to rise. Could I still manufacture my own and sell it, or would I be digging myself into a deep "financial hole"? I just need a source of better income and a job that I would enjoy (as in shooting some of the ammo I make, not necessarily sitting for hours making it...). People need ammo, I need money. It sounds like a good idea, but is there something I'm not taking into consideration?
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    Southpaw

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    I think you are hearing it wrong. You may be hearing it as ammo manufacturer but I believe it was the last U.S. lead smelter.
     
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    Moonpie

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    Gunz are icky.
    Legally you need a manufacturer license from ATF and liability insurance.

    I do believe a guy could make a good deal of money at it if he could get the prices down to be competitive.

    Where a guy could make a load of money is 22LR if he could get a production unit up and running without investing millions.
     

    Xelazaughra

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    Yes I appoligize I was referring to the lead smelter that shut down. So I have to have a license or certificate to buy projectiles, gun powder, cases, and primers to assemble them together to make ammo?
     

    rsayloriii

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    Yes I appoligize I was referring to the lead smelter that shut down. So I have to have a license or certificate to buy projectiles, gun powder, cases, and primers to assemble them together to make ammo?

    Firearms - Frequently Asked Questions - Manufacturers | ATF

    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]


    Reloading for your own use is fine, but without a license, it's illegal to sell it.
     

    Xelazaughra

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    Don't feed the troll. No introduction and no location specified. Ammo companies don't buy lead from smelters.

    Are you calling me a troll? I didn't bother filling in silly details because I'm trying to find something else to do before the christmas season arrives. I've been working in retail for a little over 2 years and I'm sick of it.
     

    rsayloriii

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    Are you calling me a troll? I didn't bother filling in silly details because I'm trying to find something else to do before the christmas season arrives. I've been working in retail for a little over 2 years and I'm sick of it.

    The problem comes from that, due to the size and recognition of this site, we get hit many, many times from people with anti-gun agendas seeking information on illegal activities. They bait us in hoping to "confirm" that the pro-gun people are doing illegal acts. When someone's first post is as such, it puts the members on guard. Don't take it personal if you're here on good intentions.

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    Xelazaughra

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    The problem comes from that, due to the size and recognition of this site, we get hit many, many times from people with anti-gun agendas seeking information on illegal activities. They bait us in hoping to "confirm" that the pro-gun people are doing illegal acts. When someone's first post is as such, it puts the members on guard. Don't take it personal if you're here on good intentions.

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    Ah I see. I only seek information on the legality of manufacturing and sale of ammo which I believe has been answered unless the laws are different for Texas.
     

    rsayloriii

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    Ah I see. I only seek information on the legality of manufacturing and sale of ammo which I believe has been answered unless the laws are different for Texas.

    That is a federal law. Only thing as far as state goes, there could be, and probably are, additional regulations. Then you have any city regulations as well.

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    Xelazaughra

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    Anybody have a reliable source about how to get started as far as being able to sell ammo? Who do I see about which forms to fill out?
     
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