Powder/ammo storage distance from gunsafe

[carlsbad]

I got a good deal on one of these:

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detai...GFdpQrm2bGUSPN7NKyRoCbFwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Wenzl]

I’ve read where primers are the main concern. Loaded ammo and powder do not pose the threat of primers.

It’s important to not only be legal (both with laws and IAW your insurance company) but it also important to consider worse case scenario and what firefighters would have to deal with. We need to protect those who protect us.

The frig is a great way to store a lot of things that are not in a climate controlled area including tools or equipment that could otherwise rust from sweat caused by rapid temp changes. My dad taught me that back in the 60s when he stored his welding rod in a fridge.

Last thing I have to consider is a safe location. Stored in the basement or on the main floor??? If on the main floor and in a fire it could potentially fall through the floor... in the basement seems like a fire pit (a place for the coals to fall).

Not sure but the fall seems worse than basement storage. An attached garage seems the best place. Can’t fall through the floor, and near an outer wall might be better than the middle of the fire pit lol

Good thread

 

[rkittine]

Solid concrete floor in my detached garage. When I had it built, I had them insulate, sheet rock, spackle (sorry Muralo) and paint everything. Also have a dehumidifier in there running as well as a duckless HVAC system. The frig is probably over kill, but I get them for free.

Bob

 

[Ggmac]

There's a limit on primers and lbs of powder .
If my memory is still working, 10,000 primers is the limit , can't remember the powder limit .