Shipping Primers and powder

I think more non maileable matter gets mailed than what CP thinks.
People are just quiet about it.
Double boxed, plenty of packing and plenty of tape.
 
FatCatsDad said:
I think more non maileable matter gets mailed than what CP thinks.
People are just quiet about it.
Double boxed, plenty of packing and plenty of tape.
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I agree^


After all, a box is just a box. It's no one's damn business what's inside. That's what I've always believed, and it's always worked for me. I know, it's probably not what people would want to see posted in a public forum where LEO's and CFO's and postal employees frequent. Maybe this should not have been brought up in the first place. Because I can guarantee you....I wouldn't try it.
 
hunters home said:
Not sure about a cardboard box but certainly not as dangerous as the gas in the tank of the delivery truck. JMO
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And if you put some of that gas in a bottle and tried to ship it via Canada Post without declaring the contents, you would be breaking the law.

Just like if you tried to ship powders and primers without declaring the contents, you would be breaking the law.

Cardboard you can ship all you want.
 
Shipping bullets is also not allowed. Canada post's decision on this is deeply flawed. I can't ship inert metal in the shape of a bullet, but I can ship any other inert metal of any shape including something in the shape of a knife.
All I am saying just because its a rule or a law doesn't mean its correct. Shipping ammo, powder or primers is dangerous? Really? So why is it shipped by others on a daily basis.
 
BattleRife said:
And if you put some of that gas in a bottle and tried to ship it via Canada Post without declaring the contents, you would be breaking the law.

Just like if you tried to ship powders and primers without declaring the contents, you would be breaking the law.

Cardboard you can ship all you want.
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I'm not posting that it is legal to do. I know it is not legal What I'm saying is it should be legal to do as I can't see the real danger in doing so.
 
Light Infantry said:
Shipping bullets is also not allowed. Canada post's decision on this is deeply flawed. I can't ship inert metal in the shape of a bullet, but I can ship any other inert metal of any shape including something in the shape of a knife.
All I am saying just because its a rule or a law doesn't mean its correct. Shipping ammo, powder or primers is dangerous? Really? So why is it shipped by others on a daily basis.
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Well said
 
Light Infantry said:
Shipping bullets is also not allowed. Canada post's decision on this is deeply flawed. I can't ship inert metal in the shape of a bullet, but I can ship any other inert metal of any shape including something in the shape of a knife.
All I am saying just because its a rule or a law doesn't mean its correct. Shipping ammo, powder or primers is dangerous? Really? So why is it shipped by others on a daily basis.
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For one, what we are talking about is not a Canada Post decision. Not shipping the bullets is a stupid corporate policy. Breaking it will get you a stern talking to, maybe an energetic finger wag.
Not shipping powder and primers is based on international agreement, and encoded into law. Breaking it could theoretically get you a fine and jail time.

Secondly, yes, people ship ammo, powder, and primers on a daily basis. They do so because it is safe. It is safe because the product is packaged in sturdy boxes, and handled and stored appropriately. Flammables are kept close to fire-supression systems, and away from oxidizers. Chemicals known to corrode and crack aluminum are kept off of airplanes, et cetera. All of that is possible because the product is declared in bright, easy to see labels, and handled only by people who are trained to know what the labels mean.

If you put the product in a plain, brown box and mail it like grandma's old shawl, all that goes out the window.
 
Light Infantry said:
Shipping bullets is also not allowed. Canada post's decision on this is deeply flawed. I can't ship inert metal in the shape of a bullet, but I can ship any other inert metal of any shape including something in the shape of a knife.
All I am saying just because its a rule or a law doesn't mean its correct. Shipping ammo, powder or primers is dangerous? Really? So why is it shipped by others on a daily basis.
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Since when did Canada post stop shipping bullets? I've never heard of that one, powders or primers sure but not bullets or brass.
 
In the last month I have had ammo and components bought from stores and won in auction delivered by Canada post, Purolator and UPS. I am not really sure what to think anymore or what is even legal or illegal. They make it so utterly complex it leaves one scratching their heads. To be honest, If I purchase ammo or components, I could honestly care less how they get to my house... just as long as they get there.
 
Regardless of how you ship yer powder, secure the lid with tape or syran wrap or some t'uther such methods.
Beleaf it or nawt, them fruck'in screwy lids work their way awf the container.
S'peshawlly the plastice bawtle sort.

It has happened to me and thankfully the pownd'oh ker-pow flewid was in a zippy bag.
 
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