How Best To Get Rid Of Unwanted Ammo

[Typhoon]

Thanks for this thread.

I recently sold my Beretta 92 and upgraded to a 1911. Yeah, yeah - no debates re: caliber.

I have approx. 150 rounds of factory (PMC and Federal) 9mm ammo and approx 100 rounds of reloads which I cannot use and it is a shame for it to sit idly by. Practice rounds (ball ammo).

Anyone in Los Angeles who wants free ammo? I typically shoot at Oak Tree and LAX range.

Otherwise, I like the idea of donation to classes. I'll look into that too.

Cheers -

Andrea

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Do not hide it for the movers to take. When I relocated a few years back, there were similar restrictions. The reason I was told is because of the temperatures in the moving vans are deemed unsafe for ammunition. The driver claimed it can get close to 200 degrees inside when it's really hot and sunny outside (i.e. Phoenix). Now, I thought this sounded a little hokey, but I wasn't going to be responsible for an exploding moving van. One of our cars was shipped also and it was put inside a moving van, so that's not an option either. I put all of mine in a a U-Haul that I rented and moved it myself. Shipping wasn't an option as I had probably 200-300 pounds of it. The Relo company also said that I couldn't have any lead shipped either. Of course, a little inginuity on NRA4LIFE's part, and the movers "mistakingly" shipped about 200 pounds of lead and bullets. "Oh no Mr. Mover Guy, my locked gun safe is empty. It just weighs that much." He, he, he, he.

 

[Zach S]

If you cant find a way to take it, run an ad in the local paper and sell it that way if you can legally do so. If its all new, facory ammo in the original box, you may be able to sell it to a gun store without too much of a hit.

 

[Vodka7]

Professional movers very carefully sticker and catalog anything they move... I have pieces of furniture in the unused section of my basement with ones from maybe three or four different companies on them

They won't move anything they don't pack themselves because they can't insure it if they don't. And do to the heat, there's a lot of stuff they won't pack or move... I've always had to buy new cleaning chemicals for under the sink after every move.

Chances are if you find a way to hide it they'll never know the differences. Chances are if something DOES go wrong though, not only will you not be reimbursed for anything that gets damaged, but you'll have to pay for anything of theirs you damage.

I'm assuming your new company is paying your relocation expenses because you're having both of your cars shipped. Explaining why the company is now liable for an exploded truck would not be a good start

Also, I hope the same movers are moving your car and your belongings... If not, good luck on them arriving anywhere near the same week. I've used seperate car-specialty companies twice, and it was terrible. Both arrived hours late to pick up my car (one didn't even come to my neighborhood, I had to drive out to a truck stop with a buddy so they could load my car) and both took weeks to get my car cross country. "Estimated arrival dates" meant nothing to either company.

The third time I drove my car myself, and the company that was handling my belongings sent an extra long truck and they loaded my wife's car into the same truck. Was infinitely more convenient for everybody concerned.

Good luck with everything

 

[Newton]

Guys, I'm sorry for the delay in posting but I've been out of town with work for 2 weeks.

I have accepted an offer from a member who lives near me, if he changes his mind I'll let those others who have made offers know. He's a young local guy who I think is tight on funds, I feel good about letting my stash go to a young shooter.

Thanks again for your help with this.

You're a great bunch, just thought someone outta tell ya


Newton

 

[MeekandMild]

Thats a good choice; kindness goes a long way in this world.

 

[Kingcreek]

Glad you solved your problem and helped somebody else out!
Gee. If I had to move my ammo, a bit of a problem. I don't think I could haul it all at once in my 3/4 ton Ford SuperDuty.

 

[Black Majik]

Hi Typhoon,

I'm interested in the 9mm ammo if you need to clear some space up.

I sent a PM over to you.

Thanks.