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Is there a limit to how much ammo you can carry?
Standard checks are supposed to take no more than two minutes. There is no limit on the amount of ammunition a person can buy.
How much ammo should I buy for my first gun?
A good rule of thumb is to consider a 500-round stash your starting point for your handgun. That might seem high but it does go fast. Of those 500 rounds at least 150 should be defensive, not target rounds. If you can afford to stash mostly defensive ammo, do it.
Can you own as much ammo as you want?
A: You can buy as much ammo as you want. There will NOT be any quantity or caliber restrictions on the ammo you can buy. The purchase, no matter how big or small, will have to be electronically documented with the DOJ, which we will handle at the point of sale.
How much ammo do you need for your gun?
However, a healthy reserve of ammo for the guns you own is a pretty good idea, no matter what. Here’s what I consider to be a minimum level of ammunition to have on-hand at any given moment. Rimfire ammunition ( .22LR, etc): 1000 rounds of practice ammo per gun, 100 rounds of specialty ammo per firearm.
How much ammo can you store in Your House?
You can store as much ammo as you feel necessary for your own purposes. When you consider that many gun owners say they own at least 1,000 rounds of ammo/gun just in case the doo doo hits the fan with many gun owners owning at least 10 guns … that’s a decent amount of ammo per household.
How many rounds of ammo do you need for target practice?
Centerfire rifle ammo ( .223/5.56mm, .308, etc.): 1000 rounds of practice ammunition per gun, at least 100 rounds of specialty ammo per rifle. Shotgun shells: 500 rounds of practice ammo per shotgun, 50 rounds of specialty ammo per gun.
Is it legal to own a lot of ammo?
Not all countries have the same restrictions when it comes to the fair amount of ammo one person can own. It is legal to keep a decent quantity of sporting ammunition in your house. Decent means an amount typically enough for a weapon or part of your collection. You can use the ammunition for any shooting games but business-related activities.