Why cant I buy ammo though mail until im 21?

BOB89 · April 3, 1999, 05:36 AM

This doesnt make since to me because I can just go to a gun shop and buy ammo but the online ammo suppliers wont sell it to me unless Im 21.

HS · April 3, 1999, 06:42 AM

Just a guess but it's probably due to some dumb @ssed B.A.T.F. law ?

Otherwise they wouldn't have a problem (age verification wise).

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"The Gun from Down Under !"

James K · April 3, 1999, 09:27 AM

Easy answer. Because the law says so. And not some "** BATF law." BATF does not make laws (although they do make regulations). That law is clear and it was passed by OUR representatives in Congress and signed by OUR president. If WE continue to vote for these guys, or continue to sit back and not vote, we get what we deserve.

Bob 89 - You may not be able to buy mail order ammo, but if you are old enough to vote and don't, I don't want to listen to your gripes.

BOB89 · April 4, 1999, 03:34 AM

Why do you assume that just because im not 21 that I didnt vote in the last election?

Rob Pincus · April 4, 1999, 01:46 PM

Some states strictly enforec laws about handgun ammo being sold to those under the age of 21.

When I was growing up in Jersey, you were supposed to be able to buy long gun ammo as a minor, but you couldn't get .22 LR, becuase of the large number of pistols chambered for that round...

April 3, 1999, 05:36 AM	#1
BOB89 Retired Screen Name Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 15	This doesnt make since to me because I can just go to a gun shop and buy ammo but the online ammo suppliers wont sell it to me unless Im 21.

April 3, 1999, 06:42 AM	#2
HS Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1998 Location: Brisbane.....Australia Posts: 1,258	Just a guess but it's probably due to some dumb @ssed B.A.T.F. law ? Otherwise *they* wouldn't have a problem (age verification wise). ------------------ "The Gun from Down Under !"

April 3, 1999, 09:27 AM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Easy answer. Because the law says so. And not some "** BATF law." BATF does not make laws (although they do make regulations). That law is clear and it was passed by OUR representatives in Congress and signed by OUR president. If WE continue to vote for these guys, or continue to sit back and not vote, we get what we deserve. Bob 89 - You may not be able to buy mail order ammo, but if you are old enough to vote and don't, I don't want to listen to your gripes.

April 4, 1999, 03:34 AM	#4
BOB89 Retired Screen Name Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 15	Why do you assume that just because im not 21 that I didnt vote in the last election?

April 4, 1999, 01:46 PM	#5
Rob Pincus Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Hotels Posts: 3,668	Some states strictly enforec laws about handgun ammo being sold to those under the age of 21. When I was growing up in Jersey, you were supposed to be able to buy long gun ammo as a minor, but you couldn't get .22 LR, becuase of the large number of pistols chambered for that round...