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A question I have not seen asked before...
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01/04/11 04:52 AM
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John Leighton
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I like reloading but have found that I reload way more than I shoot.. Let say you have like 40,000 rounds of various ammo, .308 7mag .223 .45 .40 9mm. Are there local laws about how much ammo you can have? should you inform the local fire department or your home insurance company? Just a thought..
Yes I know I need to spend more time shooting than loading.
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
[Re: John Leighton]
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01/04/11 05:05 AM
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tth_40
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I kinda would like to know the answer to that too.. though I got WAAAAY less than 40,000 rounds.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
[Re: tth_40]
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01/04/11 05:09 AM
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John Leighton
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I seriously have way too much.. They sad part is I have 8 five gallon buckets of brass still...
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
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01/04/11 03:37 PM
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jjandcompany
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Notify only if you desire to have policy not renewed and local pd,fire dept along with atf burn the house down to dispose of same. Hope the name an location are fictious, Neighbor might have it declared hazard,school zone, ect, Ins co are worse dba SF ins. After water leak adjuster visit in 85,
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
[Re: jjandcompany]
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01/04/11 05:11 PM
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psycho0819
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I don't think there is a reg in Tx about maximum amounts of ammo allowed. You could always vacuum seal the stuff up for long term storage. Possibly off-site, and the underground location of your choosing? I would inform no-one! And probably would have posted this as a hypothetical question
Last edited by psycho0819; 01/04/11 05:12 PM.
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
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01/04/11 10:50 PM
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SenderoTaxi
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the only regulation i know of concerns powder, and if memory serves me, it requires that over 40 pounds be stored in a one inch thick walled box when inside a residence.
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
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01/05/11 04:42 AM
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jeh7mmmag
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Beartooth bullets has a very good safety article covering most all aspect of the National Fire Protection Association regarding powder, primers, storage, etc. http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tech_notes/archive_tech_notes.htm/60Snipped some of the article below. Below is listed the synopsis of the National Fire Protection Association powder storage and transportation guidelines. These guidelines are self-explanatory, and should be followed closely, not only for compliance with the law, but to enhance the safety we enjoy pursuing our sport.
13-3 SMOKELESS PROPELLANTS
13-3.1 Quantities of smokeless propellants not exceeding 25 lb (11.3 kg), in shipping containers approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation, shall be permitted to be transported in a private vehicle.
13-3.2 Quantities of smokeless propellants exceeding 25 lb (11.3 kg) but not exceeding 50 lb (22.7 kg), transported in a private vehicle, shall be transported in a portable magazine having wood walls of at least 1 in. (25.4 mm) nominal thickness.
13-3.3 Transportation of more than 50 lb (22.7 kg) of smokeless propellants in a private vehicle shall be prohibited.
13-3.4 Commercial shipments of smokeless powder for small arms which has been classed in Division 1.3 shall be permitted to be reclassed as Division 4.1 Flammable Solid for transportation purposes for shipment by motor vehicle, rail car, vessel, or cargo-only aircraft, subject to the conditions stated in the U.S. Department of Transportation "Hazardous Materials Regulations," 49 CFR 173.171.
13-3.5 Commercial shipments of smokeless propellants exceeding 100 lb (45.4 kg) or not packaged in accordance with the regulations cited in 13-3.4 shall be transported in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations for Class B propellant explosives.
13-3.6 Smokeless propellants shall be stored in shipping containers specified by U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.
13-3.7 Smokeless propellants intended for personal use in quantities not exceeding 20 lb (9.1 kg) shall be permitted to be stored in original containers in residences. Quantities exceeding 20 lb (9.1 kg), but not exceeding 50 lb (22.7 kg), shall be permitted to be stored in residences where kept in a wooden box or cabinet having walls of at least 1 in. (25.4 mm) nominal thickness.
13-3.8 Not more than 50 lb (22.7 kg) of smokeless propellants, in containers of 1 lb (0.45 kg) maximum capacity, shall be displayed in commercial establishments.
13-3.9 Commercial stocks of smokeless propellants shall be stored as follows:
(1) Quantities exceeding 50 lb (22.7 kg), but not exceeding 100 lb (45.4 kg), shall be stored in portable wooden boxes having walls of at least 1 in. (25.4 mm) thickness.
(2) Quantities exceeding 100 lb (45.4 kg), but not exceeding 800 lb (363 kg), shall be stored in nonportable storage cabinets having walls of at least 1 in (25.4 mm) thickness. Not more than 400 lb (181 kg) shall be permitted to be stored in any one cabinet, and cabinets shall be separated by a distance of at least 25 ft (7.63 m) or by a fire partition having a fire resistance of at least 1 hour.
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
[Re: jeh7mmmag]
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01/05/11 02:29 PM
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LandPirate
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I would post something near an entrance to alert responding firefighters to the potential threat. I don't think I'd call my insurance company unless I really wanted them to give me the boot.
Mike Buda, Tx Hunt near Freer
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
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01/07/11 03:17 PM
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Big A
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Where are you located, When the (blank) hit the fan, and ammo is hard to find I will be heading your way. lol
"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun"
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
[Re: Big A]
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01/22/11 01:20 AM
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hunter_131
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a co worker told me a story about his father in law before he passed away..he had over 33,000 rounds of just .38 special. they got rid of it all. it was all done on a single stage press. this was quite a few years back. he reloaded for the local cops as practice ammo also.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
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01/22/11 02:41 AM
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Billy Goat
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JL, you need to use that ammo on hogs very soon. see you there! shane
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
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01/23/11 04:18 AM
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boonee
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I'm not saying THEY might be watching!! I have some... at home but most is in off site storage/ loading room. With cutting and welding going on in the garage it was to big a risk! by the way, YOU NEVER HAVE ENOUGH AMMO!!!!
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Re: A question I have not seen asked before...
[Re: boonee]
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01/23/11 05:58 AM
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RiverRider
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Whose business is it how much ammo or powder you have on hand? I am not asking to know what government has dictated...I am saying it's none of their damned business.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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