Ammunition Life in Florida

[robertm9roy]

Hello Fellow 2A'ers: I am a year new into concealed carry in Florida. My question is concerning ammo kept in my gun lock box in my car. As everyone knows, Florida summers, with the heat & humidity 7 out of 12 months a year, is there a time limit as to how long ammo (9mm) can be kept in that condition? Does ammo have a life expectancy under those conditions? Should I recycle it out of that car lockbox every 6 months, year? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Tinyman]

Welcome from CA (Central Alabama) -- it gets hot here too, and I don't leave ammo in my vehicle. Try to shoot yours up at least every month or so. Where in Florida? If you're around the Glades, use it there.

 

[Bassbob]

Why would you keep ammo in your car ? You can use dessicant packs in whatever you keep your ammo in, but problems with ammo are exceedingly rare.

Once a year shoot your carry ammo and put new/fresh carry ammo in your magazines.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Hello Fellow 2A'ers: I am a year new into concealed carry in Florida. My question is concerning ammo kept in my gun lock box in my car. As everyone knows, Florida summers, with the heat & humidity 7 out of 12 months a year, is there a time limit as to how long ammo (9mm) can be kept in that condition? Does ammo have a life expectancy under those conditions? Should I recycle it out of that car lockbox every 6 months, year? Any help would be appreciated!

I don't store ammo long term in my vehicle. Extreme heat (150°) and humidity are not good for ammo and other precious things. Here's an article with some tips...

Storing Ammo For the End of The World (Or Your Next Range Trip)

If you're like us, more ammo is more better. With this guide, you can store ammo for the End of Days, or just buy in bulk for your next range trip.

www.pewpewtactical.com

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Tinyman]

Bassbob, I agree with you 100% -- dessicant only helps with the humidity not the temp in a closed car. I was just giving the new-guy a reason to blast a few.

 

[Keystone19250]

I don’t leave anything gun related in my truck at anytime, when I park the truck everything goes inside with me.

 

[ddeuce22]

I don't store ammo in my car, but as far as my carry ammo in the CCW, I cycle it every 3-6 months depending on season.

 

[Bassbob]

Bassbob, I agree with you 100% -- dessicant only helps with the humidity not the temp in a closed car. I was just giving the new-guy a reason to blast a few.

Lots of guys cycle their carry ammo much more often than I do, that's for sure. I blow through enough ammo without dumping an extra $300 on carry ammo every 3 months though.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I keep ammo in my truck 100% of the time.
Hidden in a storage compartment in a waterproof box.
Why buy ammo at LGS/ Range prices, and I shoot at odd times of the day when work allows and on diff days.
So I keep ammo on hand. Just snag the backback/ gun on way out the door, without all that heavy ammo in it.

My ammo in the truck also gets cycled every couple weeks at most, so no issue on storage.

Proper storage box is the key. No moisture and such.
The militaries ammo sits in vehicles and on a persons body for a long time. It will be ok in a car for a few weeks

Edit: if anyone finds my 6 boxes of 9mm and 3 boxes of 5.56 stored hidden, them finding my ammo is the last of my concerns. They have done more damage to my truck than the ammo is worth.
Nothing valuable is visible in my truck. Storage compartment isnt readily accessible either