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What happened when you got pulled up in TSA with projectiles? Because I only wish to know about checked luggage. I have no interest in posting stuff.
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Brendon Butler

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Small_caliber. What did happen to you at the airport?

I ask this because, as per the original thread, we are only talking about checked luggage.

Exports are not classified exports when they are gifts - Legal gifts - Outside the perameters of militery spec munitions.

I can not find any legal writ preventing such an item being transport...

18c a round

Sierra is a brand.

Full metal jackets are likely restricted due to that militaries are not allowed to use soft points. And thus militaries want them.

Soft points are sporting ammo. And likely,...

Ignore this statement I miswrote it.
"Checked luggage is not export rated, if TSA requirements are followed. 5 kg etc etc"

But as a question. Has anyone seen a post of someone having projectiles confiscated from checked luggage from US to NZ? If so, please post a link here. I'd like to see it

I now understand why this was so hard to find.
And why the TSA can yes or no depending on who is working desk that day.
I'll tell my Folks to be nice.

I was paraphrasing complex policy across a number of policies in that document.
It is legally easier for policy to say no to items than to say yes. This why we will not find policy simply...

Catagory 3. US munitions list

US State Department - Policy - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

Projectiles/bullets, as long as they are not listed as military grade, are not considered controlled export items under the...

I asked them if I could "leave the US with rifle projectiles for personal use in my 'checked luggage'. With no incendiary or explosives to be carried."

I believe their directed response is due...

And big up to TSA. 6 hrs and a correct response. Damn that's fast

My interpretation of TSA's response is that projectiles are not ammunition and therefore not subject to TSA firearm laws.

As far as export goes, checked baggage is fine leaving the states.

I'll...

Thank you for contacting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Contact Center.

You may not pack ammunition in your carry-on bag.* Black powder and percussion caps used with black powder...

223 z max 50g times as many as they allow. Definitely cheaper if allowed.

Many differing experiences from people who have tried, and no real info on TSA sites etc. So hopefully they send an...

Cheers guys! I've sent the TSA an email, so maybe they will be helpful? One can only hope. I will let you know

Would my Folks be able to exit US Customs with projectiles for me?