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Looking for ammo storage ideas
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Lockers ..............
Just a quick search
Just a quick search
Lockers - furniture - by owner - sale - craigslist
Good condition, all latches are functional, but the finish isn’t great. About 4 feet wide, 5.5 feet tall. Can be moved by one person with a dolly or hand truck. Easy pickup in Oakland with reserved,...
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Retired-LEO
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I believe the limits without a permit from the fire department are:
1. Not more than 10,000 rounds of rim fire ammunition.
2. Not more than 10,000 rounds of center fire ammunition.
3. Not more than 5,000 rounds of shotgun ammunition.
Additionally in Massachusetts is it supposed to be "secure", meaning locked up.
I believe it is a fire code regulation not in MGLs.Please show where that is in MGL.
Ch 140 Section 131L only mentions locking up firearms:
General Law - Part I, Title XX, Chapter 140, Section 131L
malegislature.gov
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13.04(1)(e) says you have to keep it locked up and in original packaging.
Precisely. Regulation, not law.
MGL does not specify that you have to keep ammo out of the hands of people without LTCs/FIDs. They can’t possess it on their own, but the safe storage law does not apply to ammo.
Garys
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I have a four shelf "wardrobe" cabinet that I currently store ammo, parts, and cleaning supplies in. It won't be moving with me and should be available if anyone wants it early November.
I might even Karma it, so if you're a Green Member stay tuned.
I might even Karma it, so if you're a Green Member stay tuned.
Garys
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No one who has a serious amount of ammo can fit it all in one of those. That's like a "starter kit."
No one who has a serious amount of ammo considers just ONE of those.
Also, can't put everyone in the same bucket. As a reloader, I keep 2-3K reloaded but many times that amount in components, I don't need to keep that much ammo reloaded.
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If this is the case, how do places like Cabelas and BPS get away with having all their ammo unsecured.
I believe you that it is the law, just a question out of curiosity.
Rockrivr1
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This works good as an ammo cabinet if you have the room.
Garys
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That's pretty much what I use, but I had to reinforce the bottom two shelves with 3/4” plywood.
One of those yellow fire proof cabinets would work if you can find one cheap enough. They show up once in a while for sale.
One of those yellow fire proof cabinets would work if you can find one cheap enough. They show up once in a while for sale.
I just stack it all on shelves in my basement. There is no requirement by law for me to "lock it up" so don't feel a need to do so. I know.....fire code reg....I don't give a flying f*** what fire Marshall bill thinks about my ammo storage.
I keep it sorted by caliber on the shelves.
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I was in there yesterday to buy triple 7 pellets, saboted bullets, etc.
Clerk: do you need LTC for this?
Me: no.
There was something he needed age verification for, but I just showed my DL.
Knob Creek
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Ammo in a Job Box is one of my storage locations.
F2386
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Any one else use one of those truck bed tool boxes? Like this - https://a.co/d/4vVbLRW except mine is 49 x 15 x 15. It's lockable, doesn't look like a gun safe and wasn't expensive at the time. It takes floor space but I can stack stuff on top so not a big deal. I can also fill every inch of the thing which is nice.
I use one of these.
RIDGID 48 in. W x 24 in. D x 28.5 in. H Universal Storage Chest RB48 - The Home Depot
This chest is perfect for job sites, truck beds, garages and industrial applications. Carrying a 3-year warranty, it features fully arc-welded construction and has a durable powder coat finish for long-lasting
www.homedepot.com
SJan
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but good ones with heavy duty drawer slides are very expensive, even used tool boxes are expensive.
used file cabinets are often affordable. craigslist used to be the place to look, but now its the facebook marketplace.
dcmdon
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I have a bunch of theses. They are Plano boxes. They work well and are convenient for storing reasonable quantities. If it's already in a large cardboard box, it just goes into a locking closet. Prior to moving to MA I just kept the boxes on a shelf in my basement. Combine the Plano boxes with some really cheap easy to get into padlocks and you have a MA complaint ammo storage method that you won't get locked out of and won't turn burning ammo into an explosive if your house ever catches on fire.
that enough ammo in a safe turns it into a bomb. Where as ammo outside a safe just burns.
www.planooutdoors.com
that enough ammo in a safe turns it into a bomb. Where as ammo outside a safe just burns.
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dcmdon
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Maybe if you are a new gun owner. Its a Terrible idea if you have a lot of ammo. Huge money for the amount of storage it provides.
dcmdon
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Thats actually pretty brilliant. And they lock, so you are legal.here: FILING CABINETS
A large filing cabinet - free stuff - craigslist
A large filing cabinet with locking key. Good Condition. We don't deliver so come pick it up at our office. Our office is on 1F so no need to worry about stairs etc.boston.craigslist.orgLog into Facebook
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do I get a finders fee?
These just went up ab out an hour ago.
FREE - Filing Cabinets and Scrap Metal - general for sale - by owner - craigslist
Filing cabinets, grill and other metal household items for use or scraping. Pick up at the edge of the driveway on Kingland Road off Sudbury Road. Close to Honeypot Hill Orchard, the fire academy...
I posted above the new ones are thin junk and won't hold a ton of ammo without the slides binding. YMMVThats actually pretty brilliant. And they lock, so you are legal.
These just went up ab out an hour ago.
FREE - Filing Cabinets and Scrap Metal - general for sale - by owner - craigslist
Filing cabinets, grill and other metal household items for use or scraping. Pick up at the edge of the driveway on Kingland Road off Sudbury Road. Close to Honeypot Hill Orchard, the fire academy...boston.craigslist.org
