Ammo in bags????

**ScarMack** · February 27th, 2014, 11:21 AM

I searched but came up empty...

I'm not going to start another .22 where is it thread. I can find it, just have to be patient and Lucky.

My only question is....

Can they legally distribute ammo in zip lock baggies???

I know they don't get shipped in from the distributor in bags haha.

Example...If they get a brick of 500 or even 5000. Distribute it so you can only take a zip lock bag of 50 rounds, and I know they can price it at whatever they want.

But it seems this should be an illegal act, breaking it down and selling in baggies. At the end of the day their making 4 times what they would of made (not the issue, if you can make it, go for it.)

I thought you could only bag reloads, but I am curious and do not know.

Thanks for your time.

See attached.

**rwb1500** · February 27th, 2014, 11:24 AM

Don't think there's anything illegal about it, but it's definitely in bad taste. Did you see this at a local shop?

**firebird.77** · February 27th, 2014, 11:26 AM

Hmmm interested question. I know there are certain products (soda and candy, that I have seen) that are marked "FOR RESALE" or "NOT FOR RESALE" although I am not sure if there is any legal bearing on those markings.

It's a BIG no-no for retailers to do this with cigarettes, however that is just the state wanting the proper tax revenue.

Biggest issue I could see is some kind of failure and not being able to send in original box to the manufacturer, or give a lot number etc.

Doesn't seem kosher from outward appearances, however I cannot think of any laws stopping a LGS from doing this. Assuming proper tax is paid, of course.

**ScarMack** · February 27th, 2014, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by rwb1500

Don't think there's anything illegal about it, but it's definitely in bad taste. Did you see this at a local shop?

Okay, I didn't know if it was. I was really curious and I found it in bad taste also.

Like honestly, what am I going to do with 50 rounds of .22? Lol.

And yes, a shop is doing this. I do not want to disclose any names as I'm not here to turn anyone in or turn business away from them.

If you want to know you can pm me.

**Orlov556** · February 27th, 2014, 11:29 AM

Classic! Look like Remington thunderbolts. They probably got a brick of 525 and split them up to maximize $$... nothing wrong with that i guess, but it is pretty damn hilarious... Guns shops are the new drug dealers, and its .22, not heroin, that is the drug!!

**USMC3531** · February 27th, 2014, 11:46 AM

I dont see a problem with it. there are shops with "drums" of 223 and you pay by a scoop full

**ScarMack** · February 27th, 2014, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by USMC3531

I dont see a problem with it. there are shops with "drums" of 223 and you pay by a scoop full

Interesting. I've never seen this, and was curious.

Are the drums reloads?

I just don't see how they can just dumb out all the bullets into a bin and say here you go.

I've only been into guns for 3-4 years now, and have always bought a box and never seen this. So I may be new to the who baggie/drum thing.

**USMC3531** · February 27th, 2014, 12:00 PM

no the drums are factory new and came from the factory in the drum.

**ScarMack** · February 27th, 2014, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by USMC3531

no the drums are factory new and came from the factory in the drum.

Ahhh makes sense.

Do they ever send baggies from the factory? (This is a serious question lol)

**BobGun** · February 27th, 2014, 12:11 PM

Other than in the case of the manufacture having a recall, what is the difference between buying a baggie of 50 or a box of 50. Maybe the LGS is trying to get the .22 into more buyers hands. I would buy .22s right now no matter how they are package. I my self buy the 525 or 550 packs and repackage them in the plastic 100 boxes, because my granddaughter insist that any ammo that goes to the range gets shot. So instead of taking a box of 525, I take either 2 or 3 100 count boxes.