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Once fired military brass

Taurus850CIA

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This is all over the internet. Google "brass casings DOD". Apparently, the DOD is no longer allowed to sell once fired casings to reloading companies without first destroying them. This drops the value of the brass by 80%. This potentially has huge consequences on the already stressed ammunition market, affecting availability and price. For more info check out the following links:

http://www.theshootist.net/2009/03/dod-ends-sale-of-expended-military.html

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=brass+casings+DOD&btnG=Search
 

Venator

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Taurus850CIA wrote:
This is all over the internet. Google "brass casings DOD". Apparently, the DOD is no longer allowed to sell once fired casings to reloading companies without first destroying them. This drops the value of the brass by 80%. This potentially has huge consequences on the already stressed ammunition market, affecting availability and price. For more info check out the following links:

http://www.theshootist.net/2009/03/dod-ends-sale-of-expended-military.html

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=brass+casings+DOD&btnG=Search
Hmmmm a coincident with the recent elected commander in chief? His plan is coming together nicely, excellent (as said like Mr. Burns).
 

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This was posted on another forum. If it's correct it only applies to.50 cal and larger.

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/demil/demil_codes.asp

Check the areas in red.


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DRMS-I 4160.14
Section 3 - Special Processing
Cartridge Cases (Fired Brass) - Expended
Definition/Description
Ammunition components consisting of cartridge and shell casings are subject to the
International Traffic In Arms Regulations set forth in subchapter M of 22 Code of Federal
Regulations (22 CFR 120.1. et.seq). Once expended, they are processed as fired brass scrap,
with precautions to avoid improper release of unexpended cases.
Policy References/Authority
DOD 4160.21-M and DOD 4160.21-M-1.
Unique Processing Information/How to Manage
Receiving: The ETID/DTID must include the appropriate DEMIL code or clear-text statement for each
receipt. The turn-in must contain certification that the residue is inert. Two signatures, a certifier and a
verifier are required. Opening sealed/banded containers invalidates the inert certification. DRMOs will
inspect what is readily visible (open boxes and drums) to verify the absence of contaminants, such as
live rounds. No other level of inspection is required.
Not authorized for receipt from DLA Depot Recycling Control Points (RCPs).
NOTE:
Warehousing/Storage: Storage will be accomplished in a properly assigned DEMIL Code “A” or “B”
scrap pile.
Reutilization/Transfers/Donations: GSA regional offices are authorized to approve transfer to SASPs,
for donation to state and local governments, surplus expended cartridge cases (under .50 caliber) for
reloading of the cartridges.
DEMIL: All expended small arms cartridge cases (50 caliber and under) are assigned DEMIL Code “E.”
Expended shotgun shell cases are assigned DEMIL Code “A.” Expended artillery cases are assigned
DEMIL Code “B.”
Sales: Sales in CONUS are authorized for casings 50 caliber and under (to satisfy local/reloading
market/demand only). The appropriate sales method will be determined based on location, commodity

condition, etc. as well as any current, unique sales/scrap processing initiatives that may be in place. End
Use Certificates are required for these sales.
Abandonment/Destruction: Used if specifically directed on a case-by-case basis.
Property Accounting: DEMIL performed code “9” is authorized for casings assigned DEMIL Code “E”
but no DEMIL is required.
No additional unique property accounting required.
The provisions of this publication apply to all non-A-76 sites and Government Personnel at A-76 sites. This
publication may be mandatory or advisory to the Service Provider, as stipulated in the Performance Work
Statement.
Section 3 - Special Processing S3-79 February 2009


Bronson
 
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