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Can I send live ammunition through the mail?
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That's a great question right now!
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As demand for ammunition has increased, person to person transactions and shipments have increased as well.
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The Department of Transportation categorizes small arms ammunition as explosive materials.
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Federal law says these materials are completely forbidden from being mailed.
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Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the law.
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Postal Inspectors are seeing more packages of small arms ammunition breaking open in the mail and spilling inside postal facilities.
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These explosives pose a danger to postal employees and equipment - and also threaten the safety of our customers.
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Customers who mail prohibited hazardous materials, like ammunition, can be subject to both civil penalties and criminal charges.
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If you think your mailing may be prohibited or restricted... or have more questions,
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check out USPS Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, & Perishable Mail or visit USPIS.gov.