Big Guy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Any word on where can we pre-ship the ammo for the Nationals? As I understand, the hotels will charge for receiving packages and USPSA was in the process of identifying a specific location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 We have made arrangements with a local gun shop to receive ammo. I don't know the details, but they should be posted on the Nationals page soon. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 We have made arrangements with a local gun shop to receive ammo. I don't know the details, but they should be posted on the Nationals page soon.Troy Do they have any clue how much ammo that will be??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I totalled it up for the last few years - around 300 rounds minimum per match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 We have made arrangements with a local gun shop to receive ammo. I don't know the details, but they should be posted on the Nationals page soon.Troy Do they have any clue how much ammo that will be??? Yeah, I think they do. Not all of it will be shipped there, of course, but they know to expect a bunch. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Here's the poop from the nationals webpage: Shipping Ammo for Nationals Because The Orleans charges by weight to receive packages for guests(and they are none too excited about receiving and storing ammunition) we have arranged to have American Shooters receive ammunition from competitors. They will store it and make sure it gets to the range. They will also be offering a complimentary day pass to each shooter for use of their indoor range for sighting in. Send your ammunition to yourself at: American Shooters Attn: Ray Witham/nationals competitor ammo 3440 S. Arville Street Las Vegas, NV 89102 Be sure to thank Ray at the match, as he has been instrumental in making sure this part of the Nationals runs smoothly. American Shooters has been very generous with their offer of the use of their range for sighting in and accepting ammunition. Again, we do not recommend shipping ammo to yourself via your hotel (even if it isn't The Orleans) as they tend to charge by weight for receiving packages and often have restrictions on receiving explosive or flammable items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironb Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Here's the poop from the nationals webpage:Shipping Ammo for Nationals Because The Orleans charges by weight to receive packages for guests(and they are none too excited about receiving and storing ammunition) we have arranged to have American Shooters receive ammunition from competitors. They will store it and make sure it gets to the range. They will also be offering a complimentary day pass to each shooter for use of their indoor range for sighting in. Send your ammunition to yourself at: American Shooters Attn: Ray Witham/nationals competitor ammo 3440 S. Arville Street Las Vegas, NV 89102 Be sure to thank Ray at the match, as he has been instrumental in making sure this part of the Nationals runs smoothly. American Shooters has been very generous with their offer of the use of their range for sighting in and accepting ammunition. Again, we do not recommend shipping ammo to yourself via your hotel (even if it isn't The Orleans) as they tend to charge by weight for receiving packages and often have restrictions on receiving explosive or flammable items. Ray and the American shooters guys are good people. I shoot with them regularly. Although I think Ray did just run out of ammo, so maybe this is his way to get some more?? (just kidding - you're in good hands with Ray!) brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I've never met Ray, but he has a tall, cold, frosty adult beverage coming when I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbltapipsc Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 +1 to vouch for Ray. I have shot with him for several years also. A stand up guy and a good shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 That's really cool, I'll join in on the tall frosty one for Ray!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Great info - that saves a lot of carrying. What is Best Way to ship ammo to Ray? UPS? FedEx? Mail? Any preferred way to package it? Thanks, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Ship UPS ground, using these markings: www.uspsa.org/orm-d You must drop this off at a UPS depot or arrange for a UPS pickup (which you can do from www.ups.org). UPS Stores and other shipping intermediaries will not accept ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks, Rob, I printed out the labels. Guess it doesn't matter how it's packed, as long as it's solid? When would be best time to ship it out to Ray - don't want it to get there too early (And Not Too Late:(( ) Is there an e-mail address to confirm with Ray that he's rec'd the ammo okay? Thanks, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegot38 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Great info - that saves a lot of carrying.What is Best Way to ship ammo to Ray? UPS? FedEx? Mail? Any preferred way to package it? Thanks, Jack Shipping ammo by the USPS is a Federal Offense. Edited June 24, 2009 by mikegot38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Somebody's going to have to drive Ray home, because I'm chipping in on the adult beverage fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Ship UPS ground, using these markings: www.uspsa.org/orm-dYou must drop this off at a UPS depot or arrange for a UPS pickup (which you can do from www.ups.org). UPS Stores and other shipping intermediaries will not accept ammo. Of course, plenty of UPS Store clerks don't know their own rules and will happily accept such shipments. And as a corollary, many clerks at actual UPS and FedEx depots don't know their rules either, and will refuse such shipments. I bet you can figure out how I know this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma_38sup Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks so much Rob for the labels and special thanks to Ray Witham. Fair warning to those shipping ammo back after the nationals, better make sure you know in advance the locations of the UPS shipping centes and more importantly their hours. I spent a couple of hours on a hotel computer a couple of years ago in Bozeman Montana setting up a UPS account so I could ship from the hotel when I found out that the UPS receiving location didnt take packages til 3 hrs after my flight time. Robert L2723 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 If you have your myUPS account previously set up you can pay the cost and print the label(s) to mail stuff home before you ever leave. Just guess a bit heavy on the weight and they'll not whine at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Is there an e-mail address to confirm with Ray that he's rec'd the ammo okay? There will probably be a couple of hundred packages arriving at the shop. I think it would be an abuse of hospitality for each of these 200+ people to email the shop and expect them to look for your package. It's much more effective to use the UPS tracking number online and, if you are concerned about the package being "left at the door", just send it "adult signature required". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 What's the average round count for the Nationals? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 What's the average round count for the Nationals? Thanks. Is 1K rounds more than enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhglyn Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 This is terrific, I absolutely will ship my ammo to American. Thanks Ray! On a "side" note. As a newbie to the Nationals.......does the range have a pit set up where competitors can shoot (warm up) before they start their stages each day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) Today I shipped my ammo from TX to VA for the Area 8 Championship. The hard part was finding a UPS hub. Don't waste your time trying to call them, I tired that and listened to the machine ramble on about everything. I tried the locate as well on their web site. I went to a UPS store and they directed me to what they called a hub. Which as it turns out was listed as a Customer Service Center on their web site, so that may also mean hub or depot. I just told them I had an O-RMD shipment of ammo, I had two boxes the lady said I have a bigger box that will make it cheaper and she repackaged the ammo in the bigger box taped it up and put the labels on. She supplied the O-RMD label. I sent 600 rounds of 9 mm and 400 rounds of 40. There are two of us shooting the box weighed in at 35 lbs and with $500 insurance it cost $42.00 to ship ground. The match isn't till the end of August, but it will be there in 5 days. I am going to ship my ammo to to the nationals, and I will probably go with 750 rounds since there are 18 stages and the max is 32 per stage and an allowance for extra shots and a re-shoot or two. Yes this will be my first Nationals rodeo, should be a wild ride. Edited June 24, 2009 by CocoBolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerwas Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 What's the average round count for the Nationals? Thanks. Is 1K rounds more than enough? Look at the expected round count and double it. I've had 700 rouds per division at nationals in the past ahd I've always had ammo to take home. 1K is more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenshootist Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hey guys. Ray Witham here. If anybody has any questions please feel free to contact me directly. rayw@americanshooters.com Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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