Selling Ammo... License or FFL required?

[SHEEPdOHdoubleG]

Do you need some type of license to sell ammo in the state of Indiana? I am asking for a friend. He reloads his own ammo, and was wondering what kind of license he would need in order to sell the ammo he reloads.

From what I have found online, you need an FFL to sell personally reloaded ammo. If you are purchasing ammo wholesale, or become a distributor for mainstream ammo brands, you do not need an FFL, just apply through the state for a Tax ID and stuff like that to start a sole proprietorship or something like it.

Please let me know, your replies are much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Glock19]

nope. they sell em at the shows all day long.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

He needs to be insured and bonded. Talk to Andrew at Profire Arms. He could answer any questions you have.

 

[Westside]

talk to INGunOwners - View Profile: Aszerigan he owns a company that loads and sells ammo. He will tell you what you need to and should do.

 

[Westside]

He needs to be insured and bonded. Talk to Andrew at Profire Arms. He could answer any questions you have.

beat me to it.

 

[Meister]

By federal law, yes you need an ammunition manufacturers license to make rounds to sell. There are a few loop holes you can utilize to reload for friends but going to jail by selling at the shows is a real possibility.

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]
Q: Must a licensed manufacturer pay excise taxes? Yes. Licensed manufacturers incur excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition manufactured. See Item 17, “Federal Excise Tax” in the General Information section of this publication.

 

[42769vette]

By federal law, yes you need an ammunition manufacturers license to make rounds to sell. There are a few loop holes you can utilize to reload for friends but going to jail by selling at the shows is a real possibility.

this there is licenseing, tax id numbers, insurance etc to deal with. its not as simple as sit down at your press, make ammo, sell ammo

 

[Meister]

Not only that, you can make more money per hour working at McDonalds.

 

[42769vette]

Not only that, you can make more money per hour working at McDonalds.

agreed. the only way i see to make much reloading ammo is to buy components in massive amounts and make your money on the discount you get

 

[fastwally]

The reloaders I know can't sell me the whole round. I have to buy the brass and they will charge me to reload it.

 

[Meister]

agreed. the only way i see to make much reloading ammo is to buy components in massive amounts and make your money on the discount you get

Custom made match ammo is a different story. I know some people that charge 2 bucks a round for 308. Blasting stuff, no way.

 

[IndyGunworks]

nothing needed besides a retail sales certificate to sell factory ammo, but to sell reloads he must be an 07 FFL.

I dont think insured and bonded is a requirement of the ATF, but if you are not insured and bonded while selling reloads, then you probably wont be in business very long.