Flying with reloading stuff

King0265

King0265

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Hey guys, I’m im Calgary for work and randomly got tomorrow (Saturday)
to see the city and explore.(from Ottawa) I want to go to the shooting edge and pick up some bullets and powder. I’m already paying $100 for oversized luggage which my company is paying regardless of my extra weight.

That being said, can I pack this in my luggage without hassle? It’s last minute and we weren’t sure wether we would be working tomorrow or not. I’m sure I would have to declare it some way or another but it is short notice and any help would be appreciated. Thanks
 
King0265 said:
Hey guys, I’m im Calgary for work and randomly got tomorrow (Saturday)
to see the city and explore.(from Ottawa) I want to go to the shooting edge and pick up some bullets and powder. I’m already paying $100 for oversized luggage which my company is paying regardless of my extra weight.

That being said, can I pack this in my luggage without hassle? It’s last minute and we weren’t sure wether we would be working tomorrow or not. I’m sure I would have to declare it some way or another but it is short notice and any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Bullets sure, powder absolutely not, primers absolutely not.
 
Ok thanks. I read after posting that powder is a big no no. Primers good to know, I guess I’ll buy the 9mm bullets on sale, thanks!
 
I flew with some empty brass cases a few times. It is legal but they and bullets must be in checked baggage. I once had a long interview in the basement of a terminal in Frankfurt with security officers wanting to know why I was carrying ammunition components. A supervisor finally came and dismissed them and sent me on my way. So a delay is possible, but then a delay is always possible no matter what you're carrying.
 
Good call, I will refer to the bullets as “reloading components”
I have a bunch of tools so they will search me regardless, just don’t want anything to get confiscated.
 
King0265 said:
Good call, I will refer to the bullets as “reloading components”
I have a bunch of tools so they will search me regardless, just don’t want anything to get confiscated.
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"reloading components" could mean powder and primers.

The correct term is "Projectiles"
 
You have no reason to declare anything if you only have bullets.

When they ask you if you have packed any dangerous goods you answer "no".

Don't over think it.
 
Yeah you guys say but here I am leaving Calgary. Had overweight luggage so had to go through the oversize check in with Air Canada. When asked if I had any firearms or dangerous goods I replied “no”.
During my bag search the projectiles were found. He said you have ammunition I said no those are projectiles. Had to fill out a firearms and ammunition declaration form and put a copy with the projectiles. They claimed that they consider any part of a cartridge as ammunition and needs to be declared. It was annoying but I got through. These were Air Canada’s rules, the over weight luggage check in guy had to request an Air Canada attendant for review and approval.
 
From the AC site...

"Only shells and cartridges are accepted and must be carried in checked baggage. Gunpowder and gunpowder pellets are strictly prohibited."

Apologies for my bad advice. Airline policy can trump DG but paperwork for pieces of lead coated in copper is above and beyond.
 
It’s no problem, I’m just glad I got through with it. Took an extra 20 mins or so, glad I showed up early! Something to note if anyone is planning on doing this. They said 5 lbs is the max ammo you can bring in one luggage which is not much at all, they surprisingly let me through cuz I was guaranteed over the limit. I personally wouldn’t chance it again.
 
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That is just crazy. Lead fishing or diving weights are no different and need no paperwork.
I've purchased projectiles before but I guess the difference is that I didn't go over the weight limit.
Also, I carried ammo on a Westjet flight and there was no paperwork. I declared that I had it and that was it.
 
bullets are not cartridges, and they are not dangerous goods and you do not have to declare them.

You ran into a goof. He may "consider" bullets to be cartridges but there is no court or definition in the land that agrees with him. You ran into a goof and that always changes things - but it is not a cartridge and it is not dangerous goods - so you did nothing wrong and you should not be too worried about it.

I have carried bullets and brass in my checked bags many times without ever an issue. Maybe you should have put your bullets in your regular checked baggage instead of with the oversize baggage. I wouldn't have done it that way.
 
My experience
“I’d like to check my bag. I have ammunition.”
“How much ammunition do you have?”
“Four and a half pounds worth.”
“Looks good, have a nice flight.”
 
King0265 said:
Yeah you guys say but here I am leaving Calgary. Had overweight luggage so had to go through the oversize check in with Air Canada. When asked if I had any firearms or dangerous goods I replied “no”.
During my bag search the projectiles were found. He said you have ammunition I said no those are projectiles. Had to fill out a firearms and ammunition declaration form and put a copy with the projectiles. They claimed that they consider any part of a cartridge as ammunition and needs to be declared. It was annoying but I got through. These were Air Canada’s rules, the over weight luggage check in guy had to request an Air Canada attendant for review and approval.
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The Air Canada guy searched your bag? Seems weird but what do I know.
 
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