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Safe Storage of Ammo, Powder and Primers

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MAXORD	Safe Storage of Ammo, Powder and Primers	Lead	[-]
Posts: 27 (10/24/09 08:03 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None I am looking for some ideas on where I can safely store powder, primers and ammunition. I have traditionally stored them in GI ammo cans in my cellar, where I keep my reloading bench. However, I am very concerned about the obvious fire hazard these items present to my house. I have decided that it would be best if I moved all those items out to my garage. I am looking for some suggestions as to what type of storage cabinet would be best for safely containing these items. I was looking at a liquid flammable cabinet - something that I could secure. I am concerned about the effect of moisture on these items in an unheated garage, but better that than having these items in my house. I am hoping that someone out there can share their experiences with me. Thanks.
RLMbassist		#1	[-]
Posts: 212 (10/28/09 08:24 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	If you are going for garage storage a liquid flammable locker would be the way to go; one with self closing doors. Might get pricey though. I don't have a problem keeping powder & ammo in the basement. I figure there are less things that could ignite them there than in the garage. In a garage people run cars in & out, charge batteries, using grinding wheels, use power tools etc. In the basement, it's climate controlled & all there is to light them off is the furnace, which is unlikely, and lights.
eli griggs		#2	[-]
Posts: 736 (10/31/09 10:32 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I store my powder and primers in plastic bins because I'd rather have them (the propellents) burn off than explode because they were in a strong, closed container, likewise for the primers, which are safely away from the powder. Factory loaded stuff is in ammo/original cans in the vain hope that these can be thrown out the window, (different room) before fire sets them off. Reloads are usually in plastic ammo boxes in my reloading area. I don't keep much on hand so this is a minor concern compared to the acetone, linseed oils and gun cleaners I also store in the same space. A spare 30 cal ammo can keeps oily rags safe, FYI. Eli "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson ~ "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity". - Albert Einstein WANTED - Lee Loaders - 7.5 Swiss, 7.62x39, 7.62x54r, .303 Brit WANTED- Turkey and Goose feathers for fletching arrows
Mountain Doctor		#3	[-]
Posts: 3914 (11/01/09 10:55 PM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	If my house God forbid catches fire I'm getting out of here as fast as I can and never coming back.
Mountain Doctor		#4	[-]
Posts: 3918 (11/02/09 01:02 PM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Just a side note. We never worry about the 20 gallons of gas in the pickup's fuel tank. Plus I also have another 20 gallons in Jerry cans for the motorcycles and lawn mower and some diesel for the garage heater.
RLMbassist		#5	[-]
Posts: 245 (11/17/09 09:31 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The garage is a dangerous place really. In my in-laws subdivision a guy burned down his house & half of the neighbors. He was charging the battery on his motorcycle (way to fast/much) and the battery exploded and blew through the bike's gas tank. Instant firebomb. The guy was covered in 3rd degrees, but lived.
eli griggs		#6	[-]
Posts: 748 (11/18/09 07:34 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I don't know how much material you keep on hand but how about stacking old truck tires (painted white or light grey) in the back yard on a 12-18 inch cylinder block platform so the tires are deep enough to hold one or more construction crew-sized water jugs or tight sealing plastic coolers. Line the tires with sandbags for weight/strength and use a piece of exterior plywood, painted or shingled or sheathed with tar paper and flashing to keep the water out of the tires and stack some sandbags on top of that to keep everything in place in wind or a primer detonation; hopefully, if you can keep the powder in a separate plastic container it'll be less likely to be set alight or it does, will burn rather than explode. Put it away from any building and when you need powder/primers, remove the board roof and take the cooler unit to the climate controlled environment of your loading area before opening it; seal it inside as well. This way if there is a problem, it should be well contained outside. "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson ~ "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity". - Albert Einstein WANTED - Lee Loaders - 7.5 Swiss, 7.62x39, 7.62x54r, .303 Brit WANTED- Turkey and Goose feathers for fletching arrows
dutchmills	powder vs gasoline	#7	[-]
Posts: 816 (11/19/09 12:10 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Just a note, i remember reading somewhere that one gallon of gasoline contains the same amount of energy as 100 pounds of propellent powder. Wish i had 100 pounds of powder!!

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