ammo info question

JimStanley · 10-02-2002, 06:56 PM

Hello:

I'm in need of knowledgeable info on ammo storage
I live in Canada in the Prov. where I live an individual was given an 8 month jail, term fot NOT informing the fire dept. that he had ammo and reloading powder when a fire broke out in his home
this alerted me and other shooters to take all my ammo and store in outside in the garden shed
My question is will storing this ammo outside in an roofed shed but no heat etc damage the ammo dur to the elements humidity we are moving into winter and I do not want to hartd this ammo
Can anyone please tell me if this is harmful/ and if they have any ideas how to store or protect this from damage

Thank You In Advance

Edward Tinker · 10-02-2002, 07:13 PM

Jim, there are lots of ways to protect ammo.

Buy old US (or I assume Canadian) ammo cans. These seal fairly well, keeping out moisture and can be locked by attaching a hasp to the side. Some of the ammo cans also have rubber seals that would work even better.

You can also buy survivalist containers that are completely water-proof.

With the heat, then cold, then heat of being in a shed, I would expect ammo to not last as long, but easily should be fine for a few years to longer. My ammo is out in the wood shop, unheated / cooled and I am not worried about it.

unspellable · 10-03-2002, 09:57 AM

Is this another example of idiot laws? Smnokeless powder or ammo is not one tenth of one percent of the fire hazard the can of gas you have for your lawnmower is.

Cooked off ammo that is not confined in a chamber will not give the bullet enough velocity to penetrate an ordinary corrugated card board box. This has been demonstrated many times by the simple expedient of firing off a round in a box and then finding the bullet still inside the box.

Powder in the container will burn with a whoosh, but that's about it. You've already set the house on fire.

One suspects these laws are passed by ignoramuses at the instigation of those with ulterior motives.

Cooking of a round in the chamber of a firearm is another story. Don't leave a loaded revolver in the night stand when you're away from home.

10-02-2002, 06:56 PM	#1
JimStanley User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ammo info question Hello: I'm in need of knowledgeable info on ammo storage I live in Canada in the Prov. where I live an individual was given an 8 month jail, term fot NOT informing the fire dept. that he had ammo and reloading powder when a fire broke out in his home this alerted me and other shooters to take all my ammo and store in outside in the garden shed My question is will storing this ammo outside in an roofed shed but no heat etc damage the ammo dur to the elements humidity we are moving into winter and I do not want to hartd this ammo Can anyone please tell me if this is harmful/ and if they have any ideas how to store or protect this from damage Thank You In Advance

10-02-2002, 07:13 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Jim, there are lots of ways to protect ammo. Buy old US (or I assume Canadian) ammo cans. These seal fairly well, keeping out moisture and can be locked by attaching a hasp to the side. Some of the ammo cans also have rubber seals that would work even better. You can also buy survivalist containers that are completely water-proof. With the heat, then cold, then heat of being in a shed, I would expect ammo to not last as long, but easily should be fine for a few years to longer. My ammo is out in the wood shop, unheated / cooled and I am not worried about it. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-03-2002, 09:57 AM	#3
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Is this another example of idiot laws? Smnokeless powder or ammo is not one tenth of one percent of the fire hazard the can of gas you have for your lawnmower is. Cooked off ammo that is not confined in a chamber will not give the bullet enough velocity to penetrate an ordinary corrugated card board box. This has been demonstrated many times by the simple expedient of firing off a round in a box and then finding the bullet still inside the box. Powder in the container will burn with a whoosh, but that's about it. You've already set the house on fire. One suspects these laws are passed by ignoramuses at the instigation of those with ulterior motives. Cooking of a round in the chamber of a firearm is another story. Don't leave a loaded revolver in the night stand when you're away from home.