05/06/2024
Random bits from relevant Regulations:
- Mailing rifles, handguns, gr***de launchers
- NVG security requirements
- Storing handguns in a GSA security container
- What's a "small arm?"
- General Officer exemption from weapon security req.
- Barrel & major assembly security requirements
- Brass turn-in weight conversion factors
- Weapon inventory procedures
AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosive (JAN 19)
4-1 General
(5) Commanders may authorize storage of small quantities of Category IV arms in a GSA-approved Class 5 security container not storing classified documents or materials without IDS, security lighting, and security patrol requirements.
4-9 General officer weapons and ammunition
Small arms and ammunition issued to general officers are exempt from all provisions of this regulation, except loss and investigations requirements. The items will be stored in a manner deemed appropriate by the general officer.
4-14 Arms parts
Major parts for arms, such as barrels and major subassemblies, will be afforded at least the same protection as Category IV arms.
7-6 Special considerations for small quantity shipments
Small quantity shipments for the purposes of these provisions will be shipments of 200 pounds or less, or in the case of small arms, 15 or less Category II through Category IV individual weapons per shipment.
a. Arms. Small quantities, 15 or fewer, Category II through Category IV small arms may be sent via registered mail (return receipt requested) when the package size and weight meet U.S. Postal Service requirements.
DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System – Manual Procedures (SEP 98)
Table 1-1 Brass conversion factors
Case type Case weight in pounds22 caliber, brass, short .000822 caliber, brass, long .001430 caliber, brass, carbine .010130 caliber, steel, carbine .008130 caliber, brass, all other .028638 caliber, brass, all .00945 caliber, brass, all .012445 caliber, steel, all .01250 caliber, brass, all .12150 caliber, steel, all .111
5.56 millimeter, brass, all .0135
7.62 millimeter, brass, all .026
9 millimeter, brass, parabellum .0094
20 millimeter, brass, small .2
20 millimeter, brass, large .25
Shotgun, brass .036
All other brass Individual count
AR 710-2, Supply Policy Below the National Level (MAR 08)
"Small arms" Definition:
"Handguns; shoulder-fired weapons; light automatic weapons up to and including .50 caliber machinegun; multibarrel machineguns such as the 7.62mm M134; recoilless rifles up to and including 106mm; mortars up to and including 81mm; rocket launchers, man-portable; gr***de launchers, rifle and shoulder-fired; flamethrowers, and individually operated weapons that are portable or can be fired without special mounts or firing devices and that have potential use in civil disturbances and are vulnerable to theft."
AR 710-4, Inventory Management (JAN 24)
5-8 Supply management requirements
(6) Secure weapons and night vision devices per AR 190–11 and AR 190–51. Secure night vision de-vices using the criteria for category IV items.
16-24 Weapons and Ammunition Inventories
b. Use the following inventory procedures when conducting the monthly weapons and ammunition inventory (for ARNG and USAR, quarterly, not to exceed 90 days from the previous inventory).
(1) The responsible official or an NCO, a warrant officer, an officer, or a DoD Civilian appointed by the responsible official performs the inventory of weapons by serial number and inventory of ammunition by lot number or serial number for missiles (or other serial numbered ammunition items). The same person will not perform this inventory in consecutive months. The organization armorer will not perform this inven-tory. Use the following procedures—
(2) Check the items to make sure the item and the description on the HR match. List any differences.
(3) Visually check the condition of the property. List any damaged property.
(4) Check end items for completeness. Per chapter 12, use the most current publications to identify components, record component shortages, and resolve component shortages. Check the document register to make sure that component shortages are on request.
(5) Record any additional component shortages and component overages discovered during the inventory.
(6) Compare the serial number of the item with the serial number recorded on the property book. List any serial number differences and take action for any data plate discrepancies per paragraphs 15–1 and 16–11f. This secondary review must be conducted to validate that the NSN or material numbers, UII, and serial numbers are properly documented on the issue document against what is posted in the APSR.
(7) If items are in maintenance, make sure the maintenance request is valid. Verify all open maintenance requests with the supporting maintenance facility, and verify the item is in the custody of the maintenance activity.
(8) Report damaged equipment to the armorer to schedule for repair.
(9) Inventory ammunition by listing it by purpose (that is, basic load, operational load, or training), DoD identification code, lot number, quantity on hand, and quantity signed out on the inventory form. List quantities shown on banded or sealed-and-banded containers. Do not break manufacturer, ASP, or quality assurance specialist, ammunition surveillance, seals for inventory purposes. Note any tampering, damage, or broken seals or bands.
