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  1. February 27th, 2014, 07:50 PM #1
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    Can someone tell me 100% whether or not any license is needed to sell factory loaded ammunition from my home? On the Pa. state website, it seemed that I would be required to collect tax and file a return on any sales I made. Is this correct? I know just to sell antiques at a flea market I had to get a sales tax license and file quarterly returns. Someone please square me away, thank you!
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  2. February 27th, 2014, 07:59 PM #2
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    Default Re: License needed to sell ammunition?

    Here it is straight from the horses mouth:

    Q: Is a license required to engage in the business of selling small arms ammunition?

    No. A license is not required for a dealer in ammunition only, but a manufacturer or an importer of ammunition must be licensed.

    [18 U.S.C. 922 (a)(1)(B)]

    However, as you said, you will have to have a PA Sales Tax license and claim any profits on your tax returns.
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  3. February 27th, 2014, 07:59 PM #3
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    Default Re: License needed to sell ammunition?

    Quote Originally Posted by Purplerambler69 View Post
    Can someone tell me 100% whether or not any license is needed to sell factory loaded ammunition from my home? On the Pa. state website, it seemed that I would be required to collect tax and file a return on any sales I made. Is this correct? I know just to sell antiques at a flea market I had to get a sales tax license and file quarterly returns. Someone please square me away, thank you!
    If your are buying ammo for resale, you are running a business. As such, you must comply with local ordinances and must collect sales tax because it's a business. Same as going to a flea market every Sunday or holding a weekly yard sale.
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  4. February 27th, 2014, 08:09 PM #4
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    Default Re: License needed to sell ammunition?

    Excellent, thank you both very much. That's what I was needing to know.
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  5. February 28th, 2014, 03:22 AM #5
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    Default Re: License needed to sell ammunition?

    Is reloading considered manufacturing?
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    Default Re: License needed to sell ammunition?

    Quote Originally Posted by libra8 View Post
    Is reloading considered manufacturing?
    If you do it for money it is.
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    Default Re: License needed to sell ammunition?

    Quote Originally Posted by unclejumbo View Post
    If your are buying ammo for resale, you are running a business. As such, you must comply with local ordinances and must collect sales tax because it's a business. Same as going to a flea market every Sunday or holding a weekly yard sale.
    Do a good check on local ordinances. Besides collecting state sales tax, you might need a Business Privilege License or have to pay to other fees to operate a business. If you are selling it out of your home, watch the zoning.

    It all depends on your county / municipality. Cross all the t’s, dot all the I’s.
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  8. February 28th, 2014, 04:11 PM #8
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    Default Re: License needed to sell ammunition?

    How would you be acquiring the ammo that you sell?
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    Default Re: License needed to sell ammunition?

    Quote Originally Posted by mpan72 View Post
    How would you be acquiring the ammo that you sell?

    My guess would be buying bulk online & than selling in smaller packages
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    Default Re: License needed to sell ammunition?

    Quote Originally Posted by PAMedic=F|A= View Post
    My guess would be buying bulk online & than selling in smaller packages
    Maybe in little plastic bags?
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