Should you keep ammo and gun separate?

Guns and ammunition should be stored separately. When the gun is not in your hands, you must still think of safety. Store it unloaded in a locked container, such as a California-approved lock box or a gun safe.

Can you store ammo with guns?

When storing ammo, make sure that humidity levels are low. Storing ammo in an airtight ammo can be a good option if you have large quantities susceptible to trapped humidity in packaging. Keeping your ammo stored in a gun safe uncovered for a few days can help extract excess moisture and prime it.

How should firearms and ammunition be stored in your house?

Firearms must be stored unloaded and in a locked location, separate from ammunition. The storage area should be cool, clean, and dry. Storing firearms in closed gun cases or scabbards isn’t recommended because moisture can accumulate. Store guns horizontally, or with the muzzle pointing down.

Can you store different ammo together?

My question was more about storing different brands of ammo inside the same container. Putting different brands in the same outer (ammo) box is fine.

What is the top priority when a firearm is out of storage?

A gun brought out of prolonged storage should also be cleaned before shooting. Accumulated moisture and dirt, or solidified grease and oil, can prevent the gun from operating properly. Before cleaning your gun, make absolutely sure that it is unloaded.

How many rounds should you stockpile?

Both types of ammo are highly essential for SHTF. For defense, you should stock up a minimum of 500 rounds of defensive ammo for your shotgun, approximately 2000 rounds for your rifle and finally 1000 rounds for your handgun.

Should you keep your magazines loaded?

Some ammunition manufacturers recommend rotating service-related ammunition as little as every six months. When using quality magazines with quality ammunition, stored and maintained properly, you can leave them loaded as long as you want to without any reservation.