Aloha 2aHawaii,

I was wondering if I have my wife purchase ammo on Oahu (if available anywhere) and she brings it back to Kauai would that be legal? She has no permit or firearms licenses. I understand that it would need to be declared at the airport during check in.

Any help as always is greatly appreciated.

Mahalos

As long as shes not a felon.

you can carry up to 11 lbs in your luggage.  must go checked in luggage only.

Declare it at the check in

As long as shes not a felon.

you can carry up to 11 lbs in your luggage.  must go checked in luggage only.

Declare it at the check in

This, and I would add that there is no requirement for any permits or licensing for ammunition purchases, although our anti-gun friends would certainly like there to be.  There are no regulations on the transfer of ammunition between people, aside from the stipulation that convicted felons can't possess ammunition, so as long as neither of you is a felon, it's totally above-board and legit.  What you're proposing is fine, it's not even some semi-shady loophole.  No worries there. 

The one thing to be darned sure of is to double, and triple check the policies of both the TSA and the airline your wife will be flying.  Shouldn't be too big a deal, just make sure the ammunition is packaged in an acceptable container (usually the factory box is ok), complies with airline requirements for weight, is packed in her checked baggage, and declared at the ticket counter when she checks in.  They'll probably have her sign a declaration card that says she's transporting ammunition and put it in the suitcase on top of the ammo.  Then they'll run the bag through security and she'll be on her way.  Easy.

OT, but does anyone know if the same applies to gunpowder?

On topic, I second the double and triple checking with the TSA and the airline. Since a fair amount of hunters move through our airports I'm guessing this is a fairly known issue, but if you happen to get someone who isn't so saavy at the check-in counter it helps to have the backup of having spoken to the airline and knowing what you are talking about.

From Hawaiian Airlines' website:

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Items of shooting equipment will be accepted only as checked baggage subject to the conditions and charges specified below. For the purpose of this provision one item of shooting equipment is defined as (1) one bag and may include up to but not more than, 5kg (11 lbs) of ammunition. Normal baggage size and weight limits apply.

    Conditions of Acceptance
        ...
        Ammunition must be packed in the manufacturer's original package or securely packed in fiber, wood, or metal boxes.
       ...

http://www.hawaiianairlines.com/AboutUs/Pages/CarriageRuleItem.aspx?cr=195

Thanks for the information. So about how many rounds (or say 50 round boxes) of 9mm ammunition is 11 lbs? Just your average number would be fine. Anybody ever figure that one out yet?

Thanks for the information. So about how many rounds (or say 50 round boxes) of 9mm ammunition is 11 lbs? Just your average number would be fine. Anybody ever figure that one out yet?

Can't be that heavy.  Figure 124 grains for bullet, 4 grains powder, dunno what for the case...but I'd just double the bullet weight.  Figure not more than 2lbs per box?

Can't be that heavy.  Figure 124 grains for bullet, 4 grains powder, dunno what for the case...but I'd just double the bullet weight.  Figure not more than 2lbs per box?

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I just weighed 1 box of 115 gr ammo wirh styrofoam block and cardboard sleeve. =1 lb. 6 oz.