Let's Get Real About Ammo Storage!

[@T_1357_F]

It's not hoarding. It's an investment in precious metals, lead, copper, and brass

[@willielopez475]

Lol

[@toddhickox4757]

Well said !!

[@noneyabiz8225]

Gold as well. Have ya ever been hit over the head with a bar of gold? Most effective!

[@SS-yx3oz]

Nothing wrong with investing in Brass and Lead!

[@keithshepherd4693]

Don't forget your silver bullets 😉.

[@threat2demoracy5454]

Every time I get a package and it comes with the anti moisture packets, those come in handy.

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

Never thought of that! Great idea!

[@DuayneHoward]

I toss them in my ammo can every time they come. 🇺🇸

[@ShiftyKen08]

Yes. Every time I buy something that has desiccant in it I save it for my ammo cans

[@cll1out]

FYI I recently discovered Dollar Tree sells a bag of those tiny desiccants packets that you find in packaging.

[@jaadow77]

And if you think the stuff has absorbed too much moisture, just put them in an oven at 250 for a while to refresh them.

[@kmafdlmagotg8328]

I have ammo from the 70’s, never stored in a can. Just a closet. It works perfectly fine. Not one issue.

[@helidude3502]

I have ‘possum kitties in my closet

[@jessebarnett4205]

What state do you live in?

[@Bullzeye1000yds]

Storing ammo in West Texas,... put it in your closet, gun safe or shelf. 10% humidity is a good thing.

[@thomaspavelko9412]

Yea that won't work in places like Florida.

[@kmafdlmagotg8328]

@@thomaspavelko9412 keep it in the house, with AC of course. Ten of those years have been in Florida

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Maggie is such a real human being and always a breath of fresh air!

[@harrysetatestiesJR]

I love sirens are heard in the background and she doesn't even flinch. Real people making real videos

[@dr.froghopper6711]

@@harrysetatestiesJR I live in a semi high crime area and sirens are common here too. I had to turn the video off to tell if it was me or them, lol!

[@onmyworkbench7000]

@@dr.froghopper6711 I did the same thing

[@ConservaTron82]

I've recovered shotgun shells that I had lost 2 years prior in a hunting spot i made on some property in south Missouri. Through all those seasons of snow ,rain and mud.... I loaded them up to see if they would work. sure enough they shot like new

[@marknorwood7521]

I have mine stored in factory boxes, in the metal/Military type ammo cans with silica packets, indoors(my bdrm closet) And I have one of those that holds the mags(15)as well.

[@cameronmccreary4758]

When I used to reload when I was younger I used to lacquer the bullets in the case and lacquer the primers when I was loading 1000 cartridges or more. Ammunition will last for alot of years doing the lacquer process. Thanks Maggie and Mark for this information.

[@hillyseattlenarrowstreets6087]

Try using a food vacuum sealer bag with dessicant bag in it. Date & load data on paper inside, pour in batch you loaded, then Vacuum seal. As long as seal is intact, it should be good.

[@chumbucketzombiechow6298]

You can get silica packets online, got a 45 pack on Amazon for $7.00 and threw a few in every ammo can. I keep ammo in the original boxes too, I saw somewhere that the cardboard can absorb moisture and that is why I bought the silica packets.

[@alanderson9711]

Great storage tips, Maggie. Here’s mine: Calcium chloride is inexpensive and easily available. We buy it in bulk and put it into small buckets near our ammo and it absorbs all the water in the air. You just have to empty out the buckets periodically. Highly recommend it if you live in a damp area to play some of this in your closets. We live in SoCA near the water and can’t believe how much is absorbed into your clothes otherwise, without it.

[@ctromanus]

Where are people storing their ammo that they worry about moisture? At the bottom of a well? If you store it in your home, nothing to worry about.

[@roymiller6832]

MAGGIE. YOU ARE THE BEST.......

[@dayontapout]

Maggie's personality is one of the best parts of these videos. I've been having a really hard week and her positivity always brings a smile to my face. Thanks for the video!

[@scott7270]

Ammo has been stored in cardboard boxes inside wood crates in warehouses that were not climate controlled for 4-5-6 decades and still functions flawlessly . I have 1950's 30 carbine ammo that shoots flawlessly . 1940, 30.06 ammo that shoots fine.

[@loulunetta425]

Every Ammo Can gets a couple of silica gel packets. For ammo I do not shoot often but buy when I find it, like .38 S&W - I vacuum seal the box as well. For Ammo I buy in loose bulk , on sale, I usually leave about 6 months loose and vacuum package range packs that I can grab and go. The Harbor Fright cans are great, on sale - I tested one in a bucket of water overnight.....no leaks. Thanks Maggie.

[@maptinkler]

Gosh after dad passed away and we began to gather up his stuff, I was fortunate he had stored most of his ammo in a stand-up gun case. However, it seemed like every drawer and I mean every drawer had shotgun shells, 22's, 38's, various rifle bullets, spare change, and those old paper matches with a date and place mom had put on them!

[@Jezus42]

I put the old desiccant packs out of packaging I get, in my ammo cans. If you bake them on low for 20 mins they are perfectly good

[@dkveracity65able]

Blessed with knowledge, Maggie is adorable. Great video guys!

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

Thank you for the vid on coming 2024 amo shortage. I bought 357, 38 spl, 9 mm for $400. Went into brand new 50 cal metal cans from Harbour freight, $17 each. When humidity goes down, I will vacuum pack it like it was food. The metal cans are very well made and price is right.

[@leonardpiskacsr.7111]

All of mine in Harbor Freight Tactical Ammo Boxes....with Plenty of Silca Pacs I get free from work!!😃

[@dead2selfShema]

Ammo boxes are great to keep Tea, Coffee, Flour's, dry and last longer. Of course put flour's in a Freezer for 1 wk to kill eggs/bugs first

[@tompinnef6331]

Thanks for my Maggie video for the week. IMHO mine is in the 'climate' controlled old root cellar. Stays about 60 to 54 degree's all year long. Yes in ammo cans and it's pretty dry down there. Take care - Hope everyone is doing well.

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

I store my ammo loaded in magazines, in part of my gun safe, where they're protected from humidity. If I add to my gun collection any more than I already have, I'll buy another safe just for the ammo & stack the hell outta that! My unloaded ammo goes into Case-Gard sealed cans.

[@Uberragen21]

Gun safes are actually not very good at protecting against moisture intrusion. That's why you need either a dehumidifier of some sort. Otherwise, a metal gun safe will actually attract moisture and retain it inside the safe.

[@jessebarnett4205]

@@Uberragen21 These gun safe people are hilarious anyway. They buy 600 dollar safes that are NEVER installed properly. It takes two guys and 3 minutes to bust them open.

[@Bullzeye1000yds]

@@jessebarnett4205 Yep. But, most people don't boobie trap them, either.

[@_Coffee4Closers]

NEVER store powder and ammo in a safe. Buy a proper Ammo locker, otherwise you have literally built a bomb in your house. In the case of a fire the temperature in the safe will get high enough to set off the ammo, and in that sealed steel box the pressure will make it into a homemade 500 pound JDAM.

[@scottsmith6643]

I like to use heavy duty, thick industrial strength ziplock bags with desiccant bags in them. I then put those in gasketed plastic boxes.

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

First thing I do with new metal cans is protect the paint same as your car. I use Nu Finish, but the new ceramic is probably better. Second is adhesive feet so as not to damage bottom paint and also so as not to damage surfaces. Use flat green stuff from craft stores or hardware . Hubby is correct. If not within reach, you are not armed.

[@kennethbuchanan8719]

Very informative

[@larrycutting4514]

I learned many years ago on my boat, anywhere that rust appeared, to coat it with vaseline. Works well and never runs off, as oil can in hotter environments.

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

I love Maggie in the videos! And great tips as always!

[@tomarmstrong4761]

When I started buying guns a few years ago, I read that it's better to have one safe for the firearms and another for the ammo. That may or may not be a concern for your particular storage situation. "Ready to use" firearms have some rounds in the same place, and more discretely located in caches in other places. There might or might not be ammunition for the long guns in the safe with the long guns, just because if I retreat to where the long guns are, I'll probably want ammo for those guns ready to hand. But, yeah, all the long-term storage is in sealed cases, with Silica gel packs to absorb moisture, and the Silica gel packs get rotated out periodically. I don't expect any of my ammo to be in storage for decades (I'm a FIFO guy, and only stock a few calibers...), so there's that.

[@Oldscudrunner]

When I purchase ammo, I wrap my boxes in saranwrap, attach a label which has the purchase date, description and where purchased. The ammo is then stored in metal ammo cans. I do the same with my primers and powder.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

I have a WW2 vintage ammo can myself Maggie. When I found out about them I had to have one myself. I have to say your can is in excellent condition mine isn’t beat to all get out. But it’s not as nice as your specimen. I like the latch better I like the flaming bomb they are cool. But command a way higher price when you do find them.

[@glorybound7599]

I’ve shot 12 gage shotgun shells that were my father in laws that were stored in a cabinet in his outdoors work shop where temperature varied from 30-120 degrees. It was dry and fired flawlessly. 1985 ammunition shot in 2022.

[@troyeager8877]

I have some 12 gauge shells from the late 1980s. I was concerned if they would be safe and work. I stored in a plasti ammo can. They still worked in 2021.

[@lescobrandon546]

Not using it is not hoarding. It's called being smart.

[@GretaWardFireFly]

As long as you eventually cycle through it

[@MrFirstonraceday]

Bought some 30-06 military surplus decades ago. Dated 1967. Still goes bang! No special storage other than the cans they came in

[@JEMANF]

I use ammo cans with an uncle bens boil-in-bag rice thrown in for moisture. Rice is AMAZING

[@frank-the-tank75]

just occurred to me when you mentioned the importance of keeping guns oiled…Should we be applying gun oil to our steel mil surplus ammo cans as wel as gun lubricstion to the hinges every now and then?

[@justanotheryoutuber5228]

Yes might aswell.. I wouldn’t recommend to oil the inside of the can though. Which you shouldn’t have to if you have silica packets and the can sealed nicely.. recommend to put oil on the gasket aswell to make sure it doesn’t crack 👍🏼

[@jacka55six60]

Ask your local baker for used icing buckets. These come in 2, 3 or 5 gallon and often have rubber gaskets in the lids. My grocery store baker gave me a bunch for free.

[@williamstreet4304]

Sealed ammo cans in a humidity controlled environment with dessicant packs in each one. Each ammo can is labeled with contents and date of sealing. When an ammo can is sealed, a label strip goes across the can latch with a date. Mostly they are in the basement stacked by calibre.

[@codyjenn8785]

Thank you God family and guns for the updates I have my 9mm ammo in my water proof tactical backpack I have silica packs I use to

[@ayayron7776]

*Thank for making this video I’ve been interested on this for a while. 🙏*

[@alexgeorge767]

Love your info vids thank you need to do more

[@lupesanchez9622]

You can purchase packets of SILICA GEL in order to keep Ammo Fresher longer in a Miltary Type Ammo Can. Also packets come with Many Shoes, Sneakers, Dog & Cat Food Bags all sorts of Places. Greatest thing about it is You can place it I. An Oven ,Heat it up for a while in order to dry it back out after too much moisture accumulates in the Packets!

[@robertwhitaker3858]

Ammo shortage is the new gun control. A gun without ammunition is just an expensive club.

[@larryfine4498]

I have vacuum sealed bulk ammo. Then store it in any container you choose. Works great.

[@thomream1888]

Hey Larry, I've thought about doing this as well, but wonder if you throw a desiccant pack in just for good measure? I just recently started working on my med preps, got a food sealer and am making mini-trauma kits. I understand the whole "sealant" thing but I always throw a small 1-5gm bag into each med sack before sealing it. I also print out a little 3-5 card with kit contents, both so I can remember, and if there's someone else helping me, this gives them the chance to hopefully find the right 'bag-o-parts' i may need. Any experience with that?

[@larryfine4498]

If you're referring to drier packs in my ammo, it certainly can't hurt. I use them regularly in my food storage.

[@thomream1888]

@@larryfine4498 Thank you for your help. You sound like you'd make a good neighbor!

[@kenk8072]

I store all ammo in sealed plastic ammo cans and I usually throw silica gel packs in the can

[@briandavenport8971]

🙄I’ve seen ammo sitting in the desert for 40 years and it stilled fired flawlessly. The American gun owner puts way too much thought into stupid shit.

[@RayRay-nn9wm]

Exactly my thoughts. Ammo us made to handle all weather. Ask Korean, and Vietnam vets if they've had any issues. One extreme to the other no problem. People will always overthink stupid shit.

[@ThoughtCriminal918]

I buy bulk desiccant that changes colors when its moist and use old pill bottles with small holes drilled in it.

[@abandonship5658]

Maggie’s whole vibe is infectious.

[@sunhawk61]

Mark, lets discuss this. Maggie, has once again mentioned her husband, yet we nevre see the man. I think its time we met the good man. Another thing, regardless of how people choose to store their ammunition, my suggestion is what ever container they choose, they should have some of those little silica absorbent packages. they are cheap, even free if you check the clothing you buy, ammo is not cheap. We use 30 cal and 50 cal ammo boxes with the rubber gaskets and still put the silica packets in there.

[@judgementgaming3270]

If possible, I would recommend the basement as a last resort, because the first thing that floods is the basement. Obviously, watertight containers help, but I would not recommend storing firearms in the basement

[@cptjockitch]

I have about 2000 5.56, 1800 9mm, 2000 .22, 100 12gauge, and 200 .308. It’s a lot to store. Ammo is heavy. I had to buy a filing cabinet and it’s almost tipping over. My house is 1900sq feet and I don’t want to dedicate so much space and weight to ammo. I only started buying ammo about 2 years ago.

[@americantopgunner5102]

I’m in California and had ammo in a closet for about 2 years sealed in the boxes are they still ok???

[@echo_research_and_development]

"Watertight" is an okay idea for short term to mid term. However, for long term, it may be a different story. "Watertight" containers makes it hard for water to get in, but people tend to forget that once moisture gets in, it tends to keep that water in. Keep in mind that those cheap ammo cans are not designed to be used for decades, and it was also not intended to be a single layer of total protection. For long term storage, climate controlled well ventilated or moisture controlled room is the best approach. Not the most cheapest option, but good things rarely are.

[@Gregster1234]

Love Miss Maggie for sure. We live in NC and humidity is rampant! I have 20 year old ammo and it’s still good. Better git to the range and shoot more of it up I suppose.

[@deadhorse1391]

I buy and sell antiques and as such get into many old houses , buildings and barns I find a lot of ammunition stored often in less then perfect condition but It will still shoot fine. 1950s pistol ammo in falling apart paper boxes found in a barn? Shoots great Same with a bucket of WWII Ammo Only problem I ever had was some 110 year old 30-40 ammo that would give you hang fires I bought a bunch of shiny like new 9mm surplus once. All were squib loads. Not from storage though I do use ammo cans not because I need to protect the ammo but because they are cheap and Convenient

[@aarongreenfield9038]

I keep all my ammo loose in a big wheelbarrow in a rusty shed in the backyard.

[@Dwayne7834]

Hoarding or stock piling you better do so. Or you want have any ammo. The same with reloading supplies. Especially primers. Thanks for the video and information.

[@hbarwickjr]

Like this gal, good information. Hoarding for defense is a positive thing.

[@74stevedc]

I store mine in a a safe with guns all locked up. I put one of those moisture wicking buckets in there and make sure my guns are dried off before putting them away after a snowy or rainy day hunt. I've never had a problem with ammo.

[@71gmonet]

NATO ammo specs include sealed primers. Great for long term storage. It also has a higher grain weight bullet and velocity than most target ammo that makes it more similar to self defense rounds. For training and storage NATO 9mm is great.

[@KingLoopie1]

High Standard... 👍 Go Maggie!

[@Win94ae]

Thanks to you both!

[@user-hw1cr5uq4z]

Luckily I live in the Southwest where the humidity is consistently low. I've fired ammo recently that I've had since the early 70's.

[@eloiseharbeson2483]

I have been stacking ammo since the drought of 2008. I am to the point where I won't buy more unless it comes in sealed battle packs or in ammo cans. Ammo cans are getting to be a major expense.

[@Atr42Greasemonkey]

lovin the 1911 side arm.

[@glorybound7599]

The military has stored ammunition in bunkers for years. It last when stored in a cool, dry, dark place.

[@markmalone279]

If your gonna seal up that humid air, it ain't a bad idea to throw in a few desiccant packs.

[@louderbackbarry]

Best way to store ammo long term is store it in a water tight container with a dehumidifier and at room temperature. Humidity is the worst thing on ammo so you want to keep it dry as you can at room temperature

[@thetexasrat]

@maggie - 4:03-4:09 storing oils and cleaners sealed in with primers and powder (which includes ammo) can destroy them. Always store such in a separate container!

[@jellybean9396]

I’m 52 and shot ammo that was around since I was kid.just sitting in an open bucket in the closet

[@MrAlexito305]

Missouri: “its crazy how humid it is out here” Florida: “hold my beer…”

[@davebrunner1272]

We shot a blank 12 ga. shotgun shell a few months ago that was probably 100 years old,it was black powder, paper case and it went off with a little lag time and boy was it loud. It has lived it's whole life here in Florida and not in climate controlled either.

[@jeffreyg8275]

I stored mine in a garage, lol. It was fine after 20 years

[@mastodonxrp5314]

Same with me. All bulk ammo is stored in my garage, inside the original cardboard packaging, and further stored inside of non-waterproof plastic tubs with lids I get at Home Depot. I don't plan on getting any flooding and the IMI ammo that I buy has a red color sealant (lacquer?) around the primer. I personally think that no matter how good of a job you do protecting long term ammo, the gun powder inside each cartridge degrades over time. Resulting in lower muzzle velocity.

[@Daveed56]

one question....... what about silica gel or something similar inside the ammo cans?

[@buncha5651]

Always buy up when you see a bargain. As for storage unless you live in a swimming pool a tool locker is all you need.

[@iralack974]

There is a sealant that waterproofs your amno, it is applied to your primer and case mouth.

[@thomream1888]

Do you have a brand name or the product name so I can find this? I live in Kali and want to take care of the gear I have; as replacement if stolen or damaged would not even be feasible. I was able to purchase 2-3 Rem .22 'bricks' at Big-5 Sporting Goods a number of years ago. That's only what, one thousand rounds ( I know, I'm a "big' hoarder!) but I was able to buy them on sale for $17 each... last time I checked, those bricks were closer to $40 each. I know it's not millions of dollars, but I'd hate to damage stuff if I can avoid it. Anyway, if you remember the brand name I'd sure appreciate the info. Shoot true my friend! And remember, gun control means using both hands! And yes, i LOVE giving the finger to the libiturds.

[@summers9911]

All my ammo is stored in sealed ammo cans & is always kept inside so the temp is always comfortable. I would never put my ammo in an area that has condensation.

[@alanaspurling6469]

Don’t forget to add a package or two of desiccant to absorb the humidity inside the sealed container…

[@kejerf69]

The MTM plastic magazine can you said was waterproof is absolutley NOT waterproof. The manufacturer rates it at "water resistant, non-submersible". Mil-spec ammo cans ARE air/water tight.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I like making my ammo fresh. I just get out my book of ammo recipes and go for it.

[@hillyseattlenarrowstreets6087]

I miss the cheap primer costs from the 2000's. Wish I bought more. Have you considered Food vacuum sealer bags with a dessicant bag? Date & load mix on paper inside. Dump 200 bullets in, then Vacuum seal. As long as seal is good, ammo is fine. Old reloads I didn't vacuum seal didn't seem as hot. Too easy for moisture get past primer seating and bullet crimp if you're not applying a sealer which is fine consuming.

[@murphmurph2124]

Maggie has all kinds of cool stuff ☺️

[@newenglandendler]

i use a product called damp rid everywhere , in the basement ect .. works great

[@charlesfields7908]

Was this clipped from the video that was posted the other day? Same clothes and holsters and hat?? Anyways I drop a few grand in Maggie's gun shop just to enjoy a conversation and see the awesome freedom goods she has for sale. Can't be down to earth folks. No b.s just straight honesty.

[@johnpick372]

Vacuum seal

[@GretaWardFireFly]

Do you need to lock your ammo? I can't fit my ammo cans in my safe, but can store my ammo in their boxes the safe.

[@nonokodog622]

That's up to you. Ammo is about as valuable as the guns. I lock all mine up but just enough to keep the curious honest.

[@cheeseandpickles98]

grandads 30yo 22lr under his pillow shot and 80 yo 32acp turned green and it fired I've also washed 38special in my washing machine and it shot next day

[@jimd8008]

Thank you again

[@silverwings21]

2:16 Tuberculosis? Like Doc Holliday?

[@davidhomer78]

If I store ammo and don't shoot it I'm "hoarding". If I have ammo and shoot it I'm not hoarding but I don't have any ammo stored if I have shot it. All my ammo was lost in a boating accident. It is now too wet to shoot. Is that hoarding or storing?

[@gregb6469]

So that lidded copy paper box I am using now isn't good enough?

[@rcsontag]

Let's face it. The ammo shortage is NOT because of "hoarders", It is due to the federal government purchasing all domestic production of most calibers favored by the civilian population.

[@DLB1858]

Just moved to OK, is it okay to store ammo in the garage in sealed ammo cans with silica packets? Because of heat. My wife rolls her eyes at me storing them in various closets

[@johnnywadd9918]

Its called congestive heart failure...ive lived 11 years with the condition...pureblood and uninfected also

[@sixgunslingin]

Glad i live in the desert. plenty of places to shoot and guns dont rust , ammo lasts.

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Me too, somewhere on the Colorado Plateau. Home of God's finest sculpture'in. 💥🔫🤠Yee Haw

[@benw2569]

What shoulder holster is she wearing?

[@Shmity1962]

Throw some designate packs in too

[@POOKIE5592]

If she's worried about moisture getting past the primers, she better keep those bottles of oil away from those loaded magazines.

[@DymondzTrucking1962]

All my ammo's in vacuum sealed bags inside ammo cans. You want your ammo to be good in long-term storage invest in a vacuum sealer.

[@keithjones818]

Maggie, do you put silica packets in your ammo cans

[@richardrickett3593]

Cool beans ha ha haven’t heard that in forever I love her