Tennessee Laws...help

harrierdjh · December 3, 2009, 12:30 PM

I have been reloading only for a few years now, but me and an old friend were talking about it and he said something about there might be a law state or federal that only allows you to have so much ammo inside you home.. is this true or not? i dont really believe it but the only person that reloads more than me is DEA so i figured it wouldnt matter for him. thanks

mapsjanhere · December 3, 2009, 12:33 PM

I don't know whether there's an absolute number, but you need a license if you do commercial reloading, and that legally includes reloading for anybody that pays you cash instead of providing just components.
If you reload a lot for yourself just keep track of your shooting so if they come knocking you can show your log of shooting and reloading approximately equal numbers of rounds.

Don H · December 3, 2009, 02:44 PM

There may well be a fire code in your area that restricts the amount of powder and primers you have on the premises and, at some quantity, the manner of storage. I seem to recall reading that some local governments have restricted the amount of ammunition that one may possess in a residence but I have no specifics at hand.

Stumper · December 3, 2009, 02:53 PM

I'm past caring about such things. There is little doubt that if some of the forum members were to get crosswise with law enforcement there would be news reports of "arsenals" , "assault rifles" and "thousands of rounds of ammunition". Live free!

QBall45 · December 3, 2009, 03:33 PM

I am not sure how much it matters. Unless your talking about improper storage 10's of thousands of rounds or in excess of 50# of powder.

Personally I never keep more than 10# of powder on hand.

I am certain there is some requirement for proper storage of large quantity of loaded ammo. A guy should follow those guides I think. I know there are guidelines for storage of powder in excess of 50#. This is the reason I keep my stock low.

To my way of thinking, if its loaded ammo stored properly you should have no problem. Unless you are already a trouble maker.

One could always install a sprinkler system. That should at least keep the fire marshal happy.

December 3, 2009, 12:30 PM	#1
harrierdjh Member Join Date: November 1, 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 19	Tennessee Laws...help I have been reloading only for a few years now, but me and an old friend were talking about it and he said something about there might be a law state or federal that only allows you to have so much ammo inside you home.. is this true or not? i dont really believe it but the only person that reloads more than me is DEA so i figured it wouldnt matter for him. thanks

December 3, 2009, 12:33 PM	#2
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	I don't know whether there's an absolute number, but you need a license if you do commercial reloading, and that legally includes reloading for anybody that pays you cash instead of providing just components. If you reload a lot for yourself just keep track of your shooting so if they come knocking you can show your log of shooting and reloading approximately equal numbers of rounds. __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

December 3, 2009, 02:44 PM	#3
Don H Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2000 Location: SLC,Utah Posts: 2,704	There may well be a fire code in your area that restricts the amount of powder and primers you have on the premises and, at some quantity, the manner of storage. I seem to recall reading that some local governments have restricted the amount of ammunition that one may possess in a residence but I have no specifics at hand. __________________ Don http://www.utahconcealedcarry.com/forum/

December 3, 2009, 02:53 PM	#4
Stumper Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 438	I'm past caring about such things. There is little doubt that if some of the forum members were to get crosswise with law enforcement there would be news reports of "arsenals" , "assault rifles" and "thousands of rounds of ammunition". Live free! __________________ "Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt "If only God has magic, how does Santa get down the chimney?" Natalie Peters age 4

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December 3, 2009, 03:33 PM	#5
QBall45 Senior Member Join Date: April 5, 2008 Location: South Central Minnesota Posts: 584	I am not sure how much it matters. Unless your talking about improper storage 10's of thousands of rounds or in excess of 50# of powder. Personally I never keep more than 10# of powder on hand. I am certain there is some requirement for proper storage of large quantity of loaded ammo. A guy should follow those guides I think. I know there are guidelines for storage of powder in excess of 50#. This is the reason I keep my stock low. To my way of thinking, if its loaded ammo stored properly you should have no problem. Unless you are already a trouble maker. One could always install a sprinkler system. That should at least keep the fire marshal happy.