Fire and Ammo

[RogerOrange]

The Thomas fire forced us to evacuate. Thankfully we had ample of time to pack the most important belongings. Turns out saving the guns and ammo from fire or theft (looting) is a pain.

What happens when Ammo gets caught in fire?
I am sure it will go off but since cases aren't in a chamber and barrel there is no buildup of pressure. How dangerous could it be if my stockpile gets caught in a house fire?

[koehn,jim]

The main danger is after a few rounds cook off the fire fighters will back off.

[copterdoc]

https://youtu.be/3SlOXowwC4c

[JagerDog]

Reports of the gunshop or two which went up in Santa Rosa are that they looked no different than the surrounding buildins in the aftermath.

[beenawhile]

Reports of the gunshop or two which went up in Santa Rosa are that they looked no different than the surrounding buildins in the aftermath.

One just the foundation is left, the other has a furniture store next door that didn't burn. I talked to some people that live across the tracks from Coffey park and they heard lots of ammo cooking off, they said there were alot bigger explosions they think were propane cannisters.

[RogerOrange]

Thanks!

[Che762x39]

The Thomas fire forced us to evacuate. Thankfully we had ample of time to pack the most important belongings. Turns out saving the guns and ammo from fire or theft (looting) is a pain.

What happens when Ammo gets caught in fire?
I am sure it will go off but since cases aren't in a chamber and barrel there is no buildup of pressure. How dangerous could it be if my stockpile gets caught in a house fire?

Years ago we were on voluntary evacuation. My wife and the children left. I stayed with our two horses and gun collection. I downsized after that and well a divorce did not help. So today I just maintain a modest collection.

Be safe my friend.

[JackEllis]

The main danger is after a few rounds cook off the fire fighters will back off.

^^^^ This.

The thirty pounds of powder Imhave in a purpose built cabinet is a somewhat bigger issue but even then, it'll make a big whoosh but will not explode.

Propane canisters are a much bigger threat to firefighters because they will explode.

[tonyjr]

I put in a sprinkler when I repiped house - above where ammo is stored .
I keep the powder and primers in ice boxes / refrigorators .
If you way , people set them on curb with a free sign ]
I cut off cords and put locks on them .
FYI - you can order keyed alike locks - I get them all keyed the same - refers , gun cases and ammo boxes

[Saddleback]

Building fire proof boxes will keep ammo from cooking long enough to keep fire fighters on location. By the time it takes for ammo to cook, it will either be too late for your structure or it will be saved. This is debatable, but you'll be better off then storing in ammo cans only.

[divingin]

Might be informative, might not:

http://www.saami.org/videos/sporting_ammunition_and_the_firefighter.cfm