SHOULD YOU STORE YOUR AMMO IN A GUN SAFE?

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SHOULD YOU STORE YOUR AMMO IN A GUN SAFE?
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• Whether youre thinking about adding to your gun
  collection, or thinking about purchasing your
  first firearm, where to safely store both the
  weapons and the ammunition, should be your
  primary concern. While keeping guns locked safely
  away in a fire rated gun safe is certainly common
  sense and a best practice, should you store your
  ammo in there, too?
• Below are some tips for the safe storage of your
  ammunition
• A dry environment is vital
• Even if you do decide to store your ammo along
  with your guns in a fire rated safe, you must
  ensure that the environment inside it, is dry at
  all times.

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• Humidity can build up in the most surprising of
  places, and often unexpectedly, so consider
  purchasing a dehumidifier that can be kept inside
  the safe, without the need for a powers source.
• Humidity can cause the brass casing of the ammo
  to corrode and can even damage the bullet itself,
  which in turn, can lead to all sorts of dangerous
  issues when you next go to fire your weapon.

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• Dont store it near a heat source
• Ammunition stored close to a heat source or in an
  area that heats up quickly during the day, such
  as the trunk of a car in summer, can have a
  negative impact upon the chemical mixture of gun
  powder, which can shorten the lifespan of the
  ammo.
• When temperatures hot highs of 125 degrees
  Fahrenheit or more, ammunition begins to sweat as
  the nitrocellulose in the gun powder converts to
  gas and begins to seep out of the casing.

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• Dont store it in direct sunlight
• UV exposure can cause significant damage to
  ammunition, so be sure to store it in a dark
  place.
• Sealed is best
• Wherever you choose to store your ammo, ensure
  that the container is sealed to prevent the air
  from damaging it over time. A fire rated gun safe
  is ideal for keeping your ammo sealed, dry and
  locked away.

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• Store your ammo where you are the only person who
  can access it
• Fire rated gun safes are by far the safest places
  to store your ammunition, since you can better
  control the environment its kept in, and prevent
  anyone from gaining access to it, who shouldnt.
  A gun safe keeps your ammunition safe, preserves
  it and stops any accidents from happening in the
  home. For advice about which gun safe to
  purchase, talk to your local locksmith who will
  have all the latest tips and guidance for the
  secure storage of your ammo.
• Fire rated gun safes are a valuable investment,
  even if you only have one firearm and limited
  ammo, since there really is no place as secure as
  that in which to store those potentially
  hazardous and deadly items. Not only that, but
  youll help preserve them and keep them in good
  working order, for longer.

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