Firearms Facts Episode 26: Proper Ammo Storage

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There are a few things that my associate did not discuss in the video. In term of safety, you should exercise caution where you store considerable quantities of ammo. Obviously, make sure there are no fire hazards present, or that you do not store ammo in an area where if it catches fire you won't have a contained explosion. Basically, treat ammo like you would powder and primers for hand loading. One of my favorite ways to store ammo is buy those nicer plastic Rubbermaid containers and store the ammo in it's factory box inside of those containers with a silica gel packet in each one. When loading magazines with ammo for storage, especially with steel cased ammo, always wear gloves so you do not contaminate the ammo. Same goes for brass cased ammo as well. The oils and acids from your skin, depending on your body chemistry, can actually stain and corrode even brass. I hope you found this video interesting and thank you for watching. We appreciate your business.
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[@peach1389]

"Redheaded people have a lot of acid in their fingers... they will rust something in no time at all." -Ernest "Barry" Elliott (3/11/1955-4/12/2014) Literally the best quote I've ever heard in my entire life. R.I.P., good sir!

[@ItsAllAboutGuitar]

+peach1389 Far too young.

[@MEANMUGG82]

+peach1389 Definitely one of his best quotes!

[@downeck78]

+peach1389 damn near fell out my chair laughing.

[@BreakinUpBuds]

Fuck me im a ginger.

[@chuckugly]

She said?

[@jadou88]

Still teaching us way after he is gone RIP sir

[@oneeyedpatriot]

We will miss you brother. RIP

[@deputysheriff100]

Oh no. Very sorry to hear that. Really enjoyed watching him on IV8888's channel.

[@oneeyedpatriot]

deputysheriff100 Me to brother. Me to.

[@_Junkers]

When did he pass? It can't of been long after recording this

[@lonniereeder677]

The gingers are gonna ruin our ammo

[@Roberto7474001]

So sad this guy passed away. I bet he was cool and fun guy!

[@georgetrynamakeajug]

+Roberto7474001 yea seams cool but i have met people that remind me of him.this old timer argued with me about a.223 ak47,i wanted a 7.62 and he was sooooo convinced that and i quote "a .223 is a 7.62".. we went on for about 20 minutes before i gave up.kinda off topic but my opinion is he might be an ass in real life..nun tha less very sad loss and would have love to know him.

[@pwabd2784]

+Roberto7474001 I was wondering why I haven't seen Barry in any of the new videos. I haven't watched this channel in over a year. I'm really sad seeing this.

[@jaybar33]

Dang, I just came to this channel

[@edwinacevedo8420]

Barry, you're still alive in my heart. Your shit will never get old.

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

I knew there was something off with those gingers!

[@1683clifton]

My friend was actually surprised that I stored my ammo in that very same ammo can. "where else would you put it?" is what I asked. great video.

[@danialphaomega]

oh no I did not know this great man passed, he was a fountain of knowledge, my prayers and condolences to his family. I myself will keep passing on all I have learned from his educational videos. RIP buddy.

[@jackendbox1]

You boys have got it goin' on. I enjoy your videos more than anyone else on KZbin. Your straight forward, non-pretentious attitudes make for a positive approach to firearms. Thank you sirs.

[@futuresonex]

Rotate the ammo regularly. Keeping ammo in a vehicle subjects it to both extremely hot & extremely cold temperatures and will dramatically shorten the ammo's useful life. This is also good advice for your carry ammo!

[@erickb6443]

HAHA Barry talking about red heads. Miss that guy and never even had the chance to meet him.

[@thunderdome8523]

I love these firearm facts vids. Keep up the good work.

[@Rinzler0001]

Thanks for this video guys! I learned quite a bit. Keep these going!

[@tobydulanski3000]

Glad to see you Barry, you are missed by many. Thank you for the information. R.I.P. Kind Sir.

[@scottaaker5534]

I love it when Barry has that pointer in his hand and he's in teaching mode

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Thanks for the video/information. I think we all know what's coming, and we need to keep the ammo ready. Those zombies aren't gonna shoot themselves. I just read a guy's post that said he inherited a .50 cal. ammo can full of .45 ACP ammo. He said he knew that it had been in a garage for *at least* (10) years. He also said that he had fired about half the can without a single failure. Also, the garage was not heated, nor did it have a.c. Obviously, you wouldn't wanna store ammo like that, but it's good to know that well-manufactured ammo does have some longevity even without storing it correctly. Seriously, I do believe that things are going to get bad, real bad, and I got a feeling it's not going to be long before it happens. About 90% won't be prepared, and when they get desperate (after about 3 days), they'll be coming to steal everything you have, and *TO EAT YOU!* B-R-A-I-N-Z B-R-A-I-N-Z!! *God, Guns, and Gardens!*

[@NickPennerEh]

The acid in their hands is the consumed souls trying to get back at them.

[@bobsaggot1316]

One of the best channels for advice

[@KevinJohn556]

I've had ammo stored in the trunk of my jeep for 5 years in food saver bags with a silicate gel packet in them for just in case and have had no problems I have even just taken them out and shot them with no issues 5.56 357 sig 40 9mm 45 acp 380 and 7.62x39 I live in Pennsylvania so I get all the season most of the time.

[@SKSer45]

Nice, good and informative video Barry! I got a ton of Spam cans sealed and I feel good about how they are being stored.

[@TommyboyGTP]

I live in FL and I had 9mm ammo stored in a metal ammo can for 20 years, with no silica packs or rice or anything else inside of it. Always kept it in my air-conditioned home, and I sealed it up in the same manner. Took it out of the can and fired it, and not one single round failed. As long as you keep it dry away from moisture and as mentioned, away from high heat, it will go bang.

[@JesusBltMyHtRd]

These are the questions and awnsers you don't dare ask a gun shop owner because they look at you like your stupid. Thank you guys for these videos, very helpful , very detailed. Keep up the good work.

[@clayhendricks2955]

I want to thank you all for all information that you all put out.

[@JaronPope]

excellent class Barry! Keep them coming please.

[@leepeterke4376]

Barry sure had a way with words, great videos

[@caddilacjim]

Great information,and great video.

[@pedromartinez1165]

Thank you for your instructions. Semper Fi

[@chrisredfield3636]

Loved the video, keep making more!

[@rhubarbpie2027]

A small tip/ hint: I like to put a light coat of 3 in 1 oil on the seal of ammo cans because it makes them soft again, seal better and adds a little bit of longevity. Don't use WD-40 to do this because over time it eats up rubber seals.

[@mfmayes]

Great video, Thank you for the helpful info

[@thudable]

Thanks Barry. Always enjoy your sharing of knowledge. '

[@Carnivore301]

In all fairness you do bring up a valid point about people having a lack of respect. We do agree on that. I view modern day society as a system that constrains and restricts good natured law abiding people, yet it's extreamly permissive and inept when it comes to criminals or people that don't respect others around them.

[@Vapor413]

Great info, Barry!

[@MoreAmerican]

If Barry ever looses his hand (heaven forbid) he could have a pointer stick apparatus attached lol. Thank you for another great video guys!

[@OldSchoolPatriot]

You gotta be quick to catch Barry's humor... The ginger comment had me tearing, i was laughing so hard.

[@risctakr]

These firearms facts are excellent, and appreciated.

[@Stealth170rl]

I love the drawing of the .243. I couldn't take my eyes off of it.

[@gunwrites6222]

A few years back I bought 10,000 rounds of WWII .45ACP 230gr hardball that was stored in sewn shut cotton flour sacks stored in a barn hay loft since the late 1940s. Not a single rounds was ever a dud. The few stovepipes I had I figured were more attributable to my pistol than to the ammo itself.

[@Disabledprepper87]

Poop, I am a red head and I touch my ammo all the time. Damn. And hey Eric thanks for taking the time talking with me the other day. Barry too. It was really nice chatting with you about the 1903 hand loads. Tell Barry whenever I am in your area I am gonna come by and take you guys up on shooting, i'll make sure I am there a few days. Looking forward to it. Preston, the disabled guy. :)

[@rickymiller177]

I got my first pistol from Barry at moss pawn on Dixie highway 15 years ago, that was the coolest place, you will be missed

[@Biker_Gremling]

Most of the things told here I had deduced them and already have in practice. Thank you for the confirmation.

[@bloodthane4852]

I sure miss this man and his love of the art of cut shells.

[@elrebanada]

Before the little silica packages my grandpa used to store ammo, especially .22's, in a can with rice to absorb any moisture.

[@adsltheif]

"Red headed people have a lot of acid in their hands!" bahahahahaahahaha

[@jarkoer]

My dad kept a handful of 38 specials in a regular plastic bag in a drawer down here in tropical Florida for over 30 years... and the sample that I tested a few months ago, they still work! Just thought I'd throw that out there, though for my own ammo I keep 'em in an ammo can with silica packs.

[@ubermench1000]

Thank you Professor Barry. We miss ya.

[@drice847]

I miss Barry in these videos....A wealth of knowledge.

[@revolverdon]

Thanks Barry for another informative. video.

[@pcproff]

Thx for the video !

[@obatron1]

Thanks for the info. We have desert like conditions out here in my part of SoCal, sometimes a little humidity. I'll definitely keep this info in mind.

[@XpsChannel]

Simple and useful info, Thanks!

[@DiabloInformer]

One question I have though, as far as ammo goes, what would people consider "short term" and "long term" ??? Since that varies greatly from topic to topic. I keep all my ammo in locked cans in my house (comfy temp), but when should I look at vacuum sealing? 6 months? A year? Couple years?

[@ristin59]

Great video!

[@HeavyMettaloid]

Very awesome info.

[@Vapornator]

Good tips as always gent's, as always, my thanks.

[@Joselbasurto]

Very interesting information. Thanks!

[@connorstanley777]

thank you for the tips keep it up

[@ethanfields3853]

"red headed people have lots of acid in their fingers, red heads will rust something up real fast" I feel attacked

[@cleoshepardchou]

A fire marshall/gun guy advocated storing ammo in military grade steel ammo cans, that he states will swell, but contain any ammo cook offs in a fire. Plastic ammo containers will burn. Also he cautioned storing any guns with round in chamber, that would allow full velocity on a cook off while rounds merely in magazine would just pop, usually splitting case, and virtually harmless.

[@stevesmith-ji6px]

some very good points there. thank you!

[@bigfella9600]

Do we ever miss this man, RIP Barry

[@silverlovesgold]

Recently found, while cleaning up the pile of junk in the unused corner of my garage, a 50 cal ammo can full of .45acp. Believe they were stored there back in 93 about the time I gave up shooting, that would make them 20 years old, stored in an unheated garage in c. Hellinois. These were hand loads with Fed. primers, 230gr.rnl and probably Bullseye powder. Took them out this year and all worked good through my new xdm 5.25 and xds 45. Wish I could remember where I stashed the other 4 cans though

[@davefedo]

redheads have alot of acid in their fingers lol

[@kekeke4467]

this is actually true, skin gets all oily and such

[@CaptainInnuendo]

Another great video. A lot if common sense but very educational

[@leytonalexanderjr.3982]

Good video. I've never thought about that. Thanks.

[@allwaysrite]

Did I miss the gun store tour? Btw loved this episode. Keep em commin I'm learning alot.

[@BigSwede7403]

Was always told "Cool, dry and out of the light", with "cool" meaning slightly bellow average room temperatur, for long term storage.

[@genevacoast]

these are ideal ways to store ammo. that said I have shot ammo that was stored in hot humid outdoor storage for 20 years and it shot just like new.

[@sartainja]

Great video. RIP.

[@hatfield4805]

thnx ol timer very useful info. appreciate it

[@koolever3]

Barry is such a badass, rip brother!

[@arnomaas6452]

thank you,very useful info !

[@tomn5880]

The acid in the fingers is L-serene Amino acid. Wear poly or rubber gloves when handling cases. I can get 8 boxes of 50 rounds 223/5.56 in a 50 can ammo can. I can get 1.000 rounds on stripper clips in boxes in a 50 cal ammo can. I make my own desiccant sewing a pouch that contains 2 table spoons of 100% silica jell cat litter I get from Walmart. I have Federal Premium 270 150 gr BTSP I purchased in 1980 and it's still shiny and shoots as good as new. Also, never use a plastic ammo can for long term storage. The lid can warp and deform. Metal doesn't break the seal.

[@khristopheralexander]

Good tips!

[@chiefHrenchir]

Thanks. Good to know info.

[@BOSSEMDoS]

THANK YOU!!!! Im so glad I subscribed to you guys, always leaning something new and its alway useful. Questions would it be wise to handle all ammo with gloves? And if stored properly whats the average shelf life of ammo?

[@avalon449]

Barry loves tipping that pointer........lol!

[@MR500BULLIT]

Great info .

[@killacopforfun666]

Yeeehawww thanks yall. Great video

[@MadJesusMinistries]

Thanks for the info!

[@rkrzbk]

I keep the silica desiccant packets from dog treats and stuff and put them in my .50 can.

[@misfit2069]

Thanks for the info Barry..

[@mcu58]

Thank you for doing this video! Love the preparedness vids.

[@heatmonster420]

Thanks Berry. Still teaching.

[@Murphalicious26]

Love you Barry! Learned a lot from you when I first got into firearms. RIP.

[@MoreAmerican]

I love it when Eric calls it, "ginger sweat" lol.

[@Badboy7357]

Thank you. Now I can stop my monthly unload and reload of my mags. I don't have a stock pile, only five for my .45. For some reason I figured if a spring was compressed long enough, it would not spring back as far or hard.

[@tnh723]

really dig this video, thank you! what is your opinion on those hard plastic ammo cans?

[@F4Wildcat]

I store my ammo always with a few boxes in one NATO .50BMG ammo can. In Belgium, they are sturdy, cheap, watertight and plenty avaiable (FN factory makes them). Each one gets one silica gel packet aswel. This was a great FFE!

[@RW1LD]

Case lube would help not only in reloading, but to protect and function in your firearm also. I purchased a 5lb bag of silica gel for use in my gun and ammo safes, seems to be keeping the humidity at 50-60% so far so good.

[@cr76802]

I use ziplock freezer bags with the silicon packs u get from new shoes and particle furniture. Works great

[@64samsky]

Thanks Barry! Bill from Baltimore.

[@shananagans5]

I am in New Mexico with similar conditions except it's seldom humid here. It's really nice living in the desert. Everything from old cars to guns have far fewer issues. I have some surplus ammo I bought in the 80s that I believe to be from the mid 70s.(it was sold as Vietnam era surplus) Anyways,I just keep it in an ammo can with no special treatment. Actually,I had forgotten about it until I moved. Now I am just shooting a few a yr to see how it is doing & see how long it will last.

[@speedwaypinoy]

Silica Packs sounds like a good idea...guess I need to start getting myself some.

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

re: acidic sweat/oils - we musicians run into acid erosion with guitar strings... I always wash my hands before I play guitar, and always wipe down the strings afterwards. My buddy would ALWAYS break strings every time he borrowed my guitar, his sweat was so acidic. It became a running joke - "Can I borrow your SG for the gig Friday night? Yes, I'll replace the string that breaks.." LOL

[@CorwinBos]

Good article. About the gaskets on the ammo cans, dont use a petroleum based grease on the gasket. Use silicon based.

[@gagislobista2]

one nice advice , use silica bags (that bags you find in alot of products ) against moisture , put it in the sealed can and no more moisture problems

[@chieffan92588]

gagislobista2 he said that in the videi

[@ericyoung4795]

I keep all my ammo in an old fridge with silica gel packs in the bottom. Its sealed, has a big lock on it, and is low humidity, and the temp doesn't change much at all.

[@rkrzbk]

Yup, I have both : ) I keep the desiccants in my ammo, and the o2 absorbers in my food. The desiccants I use say "desiccant". Thanks though.