FEDERAL AMMUNITION RESTRICTIONS
As laws exists for the regulation of firearms, it is common sense that laws would also exist for the regulation of ammunition. The regulation of ammunition is a federal and state imposed legislation. Federal law governing ammunition is limited to prohibiting sales to and purchases by certain categories of persons, and prohibiting the manufacture, importation and sale of armor-piercing ammunition. The federal Gun Control Act of 1968 imposed a series of regulations on ammunition manufacturers, dealers and purchasers. Recent calls for federal regulations and restrictions on ammunition sales ignore the failure of such laws in the past. They also ignore the impracticality of imposing and enforcing similar controls in today's huge ammunition market. For state and local gun laws, see Gun laws in the United States by state. Gun law in the United States is defined by a number of federal statutes. These laws regulate the manufacture, trade, possession, transfer, record keeping, transport, and destruction of firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories. Recent calls for federal regulations and restrictions on ammunition sales ignore the failure of such laws in the past. Federal Ammunition Sales Regulation: A Proven Failure. Recent calls for federal regulations and restrictions on ammunition sales ignore the failure of such laws in the past. They also ignore the impracticality of imposing and enforcing similar controls in today's huge ammunition market. Federal ammunition laws serve as a template and guide that all states must adhere to. Provisions and additional restrictions may be imposed by each individual state, as far as they do not infringe on the federal laws. Federal prohibited purchaser categories for firearms also apply to ammunition. Additional information on restrictions on firearm sales and purchases is contained in Federal Law on Prohibited Purchasers Generally. Ammunition may not be sold or otherwise transferred to any person who: Ammunition Restrictions. Able's offers products for purchase that may be restricted in certain areas by Federal, State, and/or Local law. Able's is an authorized dealer of all the products it sells, but we cannot grant the right or authority to customers to purchase items which may be regulated by such laws. You asked us to describe the restrictions that federal law and select states place on ammunition sales, purchases, and possession. You specifically wanted to know if a permit is required to buy ammunition in any state. SUMMARY. Federal law imposes several restrictions on the transfer and possession of firearm ammunition.
Able's offers products for purchase that may be restricted in certain areas by Federal, State, and/or Local law. Able's is an authorized dealer of all the products it sells, but we cannot grant the right or authority to customers to purchase items which may be regulated by such laws.