Bringing components into CA

[jhansman]

So I'll begin by apologizing if (and I'll wager it has) this has already been asked and answered; I did search but could not find an answer: I am in Wisconsin right now, returning by air to CA on Thurs. I know I can no longer bring ammo back with me, but does that restriction apply to reloading components as well? I know the TSA can/may go through my luggage and confiscate what they like (this has happened to me already on previous trips). So, is it legal to do so? Would I need to declare these at check in? Thanks for any help you can lend; mods, please move this to whatever forum it should have been posted in.

[ram78d10]

I don't believe you can take primers or smokeless powder on the plane, but there shouldn't be any issue with bullets or cases, besides maybe the weight of the bullets.

[mcbair]

[jhansman]

Hmmm, well the law aside (heh), I was able to bring ammo back my last trip, packed in my luggage, before the laws changed. On that trip I was able to find out if doing so was legal, which it was (surely no more). If anyone can point to legal language on this point, I would be very grateful. I suppose I should be just as grateful that I can still order components online, as no doubt that will be the next bit of foolishness out of Sacramento, but if I can save the shipping and hazmat, I'd like to. Thanks.

[jhansman]

An interesting observation. And yes, they are pretty much an entity unto themselves in these matters. I reckon shipping from here, and the hazmat UPS will require will cancel any savings. Were I to order from Graf & sons, I reckon it would be a wash. Oh well, just a thought. Thanks.

[SkyHawk]

It is a felony to bring hazmat on a commercial aircraft in violation of 49 CFR 175. There are exceptions [175.10(a)(8)] for small arms ammo, properly packed in checked luggage, but not for ammunition components.

This quick ref guide says percussion caps, primers, and powder are not exempt.

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/media/Hazardous_Materials_Carried_by_Passengers_and_Crew.pdf

[edgerly779]

Bring the spent brass and projectiles in checked baggage and ship the rest or buy here. No savings by bringing lots of deals here.

[splithoof]

Consider shipping brass, bullets, and non-hazardous reloading supplies, equipment, etc. in a USPS flat rate box. Just package it securely, as the USPS donkeys thrash all kinds of parcels.
If you find yourself making a road trip at some point in the near future, simply DRIVE with the powder & primers, if the quantity justifies the trip.
Otherwise, sell it back there and buy new here.

[Redeyedrider]

So I'll begin by apologizing if (and I'll wager it has) this has already been asked and answered; I did search but could not find an answer: I am in Wisconsin right now, returning by air to CA on Thurs. I know I can no longer bring ammo back with me, but does that restriction apply to reloading components as well? I know the TSA can/may go through my luggage and confiscate what they like (this has happened to me already on previous trips). So, is it legal to do so? Would I need to declare these at check in? Thanks for any help you can lend; mods, please move this to whatever forum it should have been posted in.

Just behave like you would when traveling into Mexico or any other 3rd world socialist (or communist) s***hole country when arriving in California.