Which online ammo retailers serve the District of Columbia, and what they require
Which online ammo retailers serve District of Columbia and what each one says it requires, quoted from its own published policy.
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Cheapest that ships to the District of Columbia
Lowest price per round we list that a shopper in the District of Columbia can order, leaving out stores whose published policy excludes the District of Columbia.
Published policies as of the dates shown, not legal advice. Policies and laws change. Check the retailer and the official source before ordering.
Official source
What the official source says
The DC Metropolitan Police Department states that it is unlawful to possess ammunition in the District of Columbia unless the person is a licensed firearms dealer, an on-duty officer, agent or employee of the District or federal government acting within the scope of duties, or holds a valid firearm registration for a firearm. It also states that restricted pistol bullets may not be possessed.
- DC MPD: Possession and sale of ammunition (checked )
- DC MPD: Firearms registration portal (checked )
Ammo shipping law on file: Ammo may be transferred only in person to a buyer who shows a valid DC firearm registration certificate (official source, checked )
Retailers
Retailer policies for District of Columbia
| Retailer | What the policy states | Policy wording and conditions | Policy verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammo.com | Policy: does not ship | The FAQ lists "Washington, DC" among the places Ammo.com does not ship. | Policy page | |
| Ammoman | Policy: does not ship | Conditions of Use state Ammoman does not ship outside of the contiguous 48 states, and does not ship to California or Massachusetts or to other cities and locales that prohibit shipping (e.g., Chicago and Washington D.C.). | Policy page | |
| Ammunition Depot | Policy: does not ship | Shipping and Returns page: no shipping to Washington DC. | Policy page | |
| AmmunitionToGo | Policy: does not ship | Conditions page says Ammo To Go also cannot ship to Massachusetts, California, or D.C. | Policy page | |
| Creedmoor Sports | Policy unclear | Not named on the store's ammunition policy page. | Policy page | |
| EABCO | Policy: does not ship | Shipping Restrictions by State page lists Washington DC under: Ammunition cannot ship to the following. | Policy page | |
| Freedom Munitions | Policy: does not ship | FAQ states Freedom Munitions ships ammunition to most U.S. states except Alaska, California, Washington DC, Hawaii, Massachusetts and the cities of Chicago, IL and Annapolis, MD. | Policy page | |
| Hop Munitions | Policy: does not ship | State-by-State Guide says: We DO NOT ship to New York, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington DC, or the City of Chicago. | Policy page | |
| Lucky Gunner | Policy: does not ship | Washington, DC is in the list of places Lucky Gunner cannot ship to. | Policy page | |
| Midwest Gun Works | Policy: does not ship | Ammunition Purchasing Policy says Washington D.C.: No Sales. | Policy page | |
| SG Ammo | Policy: does not ship | Conditions of Use state no sales to New York, Maine, California, Massachusetts, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington DC, or City of Chicago. No exceptions. | Policy page | |
| Sportsman's Guide | Policy: does not ship | Product shipping restrictions, ammunition section: "Cannot be shipped to Washington, D.C.". | Policy page | |
| Steinel Ammunition | Policy: does not ship | Shipping Restrictions & Order Cancellation page says: No shipments allowed: Hawaii, Washington D.C. | Policy page | |
| Target Sports USA | Policy: conditions apply | Terms and Conditions say Target Sports USA cannot ship to residential addresses in Washington, D.C.; all ammunition orders ship to a D.C.-licensed firearms dealer, who completes the sale in person, and a D.C. firearm registration certificate is required. | Policy page |
Retailers not listed have no District of Columbia policy row on file. District of Columbia law restricts ammo shipping, so they are marked check retailer, not ships. Compare all states. How ammo ships.
Common questions
Which online ammo retailers ship to District of Columbia?
Ammo.com (does not ship), Ammoman (does not ship), Ammunition Depot (does not ship) are examples of what the stores say in their own policies. The full retailer table on this page lists every store we track, each with its policy wording, check date and link.
Does Ammo.com ship ammo to District of Columbia?
Policy status: does not ship. Its policy says: "The FAQ lists "Washington, DC" among the places Ammo.com does not ship." (policy checked Nov 9, 2026) Source: Policy page.
Does Ammoman ship ammo to District of Columbia?
Policy status: does not ship. Its policy says: "Conditions of Use state Ammoman does not ship outside of the contiguous 48 states, and does not ship to California or Massachusetts or to other cities and locales that prohibit shipping (e.g., Chicago and Washington D.C.)." (policy checked Oct 10, 2026) Source: Policy page.
Does Ammunition Depot ship ammo to District of Columbia?
Policy status: does not ship. Its policy says: "Shipping and Returns page: no shipping to Washington DC." (policy checked Nov 9, 2026) Source: Policy page.
What does District of Columbia require for ammo shipped in?
The DC Metropolitan Police Department states that it is unlawful to possess ammunition in the District of Columbia unless the person is a licensed firearms dealer, an on-duty officer, agent or employee of the District or federal government acting within the scope of duties, or holds a valid firearm registration for a firearm. It also states that restricted pistol bullets may not be possessed. Official source: DC MPD: Possession and sale of ammunition (checked Oct 9, 2026); DC MPD: Firearms registration portal (checked Oct 7, 2026). Published policies, not legal advice. DC MPD: Possession and sale of ammunition. DC MPD: Firearms registration portal.
Change log
- : Page created from official sources and retailer policies on file.
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Prices that ship to the District of Columbia
The lowest price per round we list for each caliber that a shopper in the District of Columbia can order, leaving out stores whose published policy excludes the District of Columbia. The law on file here restricts ammo shipping to the District of Columbia, so a store with no policy for it on file is left out too. Each caliber page names the stores left out and quotes their wording.
| Caliber | Product | Box price | Per round | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9mm ammo to the District of Columbia | ZSR 9mm Ammo 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket - ZSR9MM124 50 rounds DC conditions apply | $13.75 | $0.28/rd | Buy at Target Sports USA |
| .223 / 5.56 ammo to the District of Columbia | First Breach 5.56x45mm Nato Ammo 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket - FBPS5... 1,000 rounds DC conditions apply | $489.99 | $0.49/rd | Buy at Target Sports USA |
| .22 LR ammo to the District of Columbia | New Republic Training & Range 22 LR Ammo 36 Grain Hollow Point - NR750 325 rounds DC conditions apply | $24.50 | $0.08/rd | Buy at Target Sports USA |
| 12 Gauge ammo to the District of Columbia | Federal Top Gun 12 Gauge Ammo 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz #8 Shot 461 Pellets 1... 100 shells DC conditions apply | $39.99 | $0.40/shell | Buy at Target Sports USA |
| .380 ACP ammo to the District of Columbia | New Republic Training and Range 380 ACP Ammo 95 Grain Full Metal Ja... 50 rounds DC conditions apply | $17.25 | $0.35/rd | Buy at Target Sports USA |
| .45 ACP ammo to the District of Columbia | New Republic Training and Range 45 ACP Auto Ammo 230 Grain Full Met... 50 rounds DC conditions apply | $20.75 | $0.42/rd | Buy at Target Sports USA |
| .308 / 7.62x51 ammo to the District of Columbia | ZSR American Sniper 7.62x51MM NATO M80 Ammo 149 Grain Full Metal Ja... 20 rounds DC conditions apply | $14.20 | $0.71/rd | Buy at Target Sports USA |
| 7.62x39 ammo to the District of Columbia | Belom Tactical 7.62x39mm Ammo 123 Grain Full Metal Jacket - BELOM7.62 20 rounds DC conditions apply | $12.40 | $0.62/rd | Buy at Target Sports USA |
Prices exclude shipping and tax.
How shipping rules are sourced
Each row comes from the retailer's own published shipping page. As of CT (latest check), tracked retailers have a sourced policy on file, covering 53 states and territories (590 rows). Each row stores the retailer's wording, the source link and the date checked. A retailer with no row for a state counts as shipping there, except in states whose law restricts ammo shipping: there it shows as check retailer unless its own policy names the state's conditions.
Policy pages: Ammo.com, Ammoman, Ammunition Depot, AmmunitionToGo, BulkAmmo.com, Cheaper Than Dirt, Creedmoor Sports, EABCO, Freedom Munitions, Hop Munitions, Kygunco, Lucky Gunner, Midwest Gun Works, SG Ammo, Sportsman's Guide, Sportsman's Warehouse, Steinel Ammunition, Target Sports USA, True Shot Ammo. See also how our data works.