Legal to Sell Ammo Privately at Garage Sales and Flea Markets?

January 21, 2011

Question: Is it legal to sell unused ammo at a garage sale or flea market? I have ammo that was given to me and I don’t own the guns that fire them. They are still in the box and some still have the price tags. I know there is value to somebody who owns these guns. (David S.)

Answer: There are no Fish and Game laws regarding selling ammo. However, there are some restrictions in the California Penal Code on who can purchase ammo, and some local governments have restrictions on what items can/can’t be sold at garage sales.

Our best advice is to contact the Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms or your local police or sheriff’s offices before offering it for sale. The policies may differ from city to city and/or county to county.