wgungho
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I'm not sure where to put this, so I'll try here.
As I understand it, small arms ammo, i.e., pistol and rifle, is not explosive when exposed to fire, although there is danger from rounds as they cook off. What type of storage locker is required to prevent injury (typically to firemen) in the event of a fire. I have a lot of ammo in a metal box with 1/8" steel construction. The box is well vented, and a fmj 9mm did not penetrate the box when fired from about 15 yards. The venting should prevent an explosive atmosphere from developing. Most of my rifle ammo is in this box. I also have several thousand rounds of pistol ammo that is stored in surplus ammo cans. Is this considered safe storage. I keep all ammo in my detached garage, but the garage is only 25 feet from my house. I don't intend to dig an underground bunker for storage, so what's a safe container for my garage?
Thanks
Tom
As I understand it, small arms ammo, i.e., pistol and rifle, is not explosive when exposed to fire, although there is danger from rounds as they cook off. What type of storage locker is required to prevent injury (typically to firemen) in the event of a fire. I have a lot of ammo in a metal box with 1/8" steel construction. The box is well vented, and a fmj 9mm did not penetrate the box when fired from about 15 yards. The venting should prevent an explosive atmosphere from developing. Most of my rifle ammo is in this box. I also have several thousand rounds of pistol ammo that is stored in surplus ammo cans. Is this considered safe storage. I keep all ammo in my detached garage, but the garage is only 25 feet from my house. I don't intend to dig an underground bunker for storage, so what's a safe container for my garage?
Thanks
Tom