Mailing ammo within Canada.

[berger]

Hello,

I was wondering if their is a "Dangerous Goods" charge levied on ammunition purchases made within Canada from a dealer and mailed within Canada.

If yes, does Canada Post ship it, or does another carrier take it?

If no, I was wondering why I was charged an added fee? Is it an inter-provincial thing?

Just curious.

Berger

 

[kbracey]

I may be talking out my ass so, others please feel free to correct me but...I believe that...

Canada post will not ship ammunition.

Ammunition is considered a hazardous material and as such most couriers will charge a hazmat fee and a Dangerous Goods declaration form will need to be completed before it can be shipped.

I hope that answers your question.

 

[RePete]

Canpar are about one of the few that will ship ammo.

I don't believe they charge the HazMat fee.

 

[peterdobson]

Legislation allows carriers to ship ammo as Consumer Goods, but the carrier's policy may bar ammo. Canada Post does not ship ammo.

Regards,

Peter

 

[berger]

Thanks for the confirmation!

Cheers!

Berger

 

[CanAm]

Not DG if there is less than 25Kg of powder in the ammo shipment aka NXQ.

 

[michaelsabre]

One thing I have to tell you is that not every one from Canpar understand their own rule. So pack it in a way that doesn't look like ammo will help you a lot.