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Proper ammunition storage is vital to your SHTF well-being. Are you already implementing these tips? …

Store Ammo with a Drying Agent

It’s possible that you have an ideal place to store your ammo in your home already. Like survival seeds, ammo storage requires low humidity and cool (but not cold) temperatures.

Once you have a good location, put ammo you intend to store in air-tight or vacuum-sealed containers along with some kind of drying agent.

Clay desiccants tend to offer a higher adsorption capacity than silica gel packets, but they are also more expensive.

In a pinch, you can create a homemade desiccant using uncooked rice and salt. The rice will absorb moisture effectively, and the salt will help preserve the rice.

Obviously, you don’t just want to dump a bunch of rice and salt in with your bullets, but you do want to package the salt and rice mixture in a breathable material such as tissue.

Check for Signs of Corrosion Often

Even if you follow the tips above, you’ll still need to keep an eye on your ammo storage.

It’s a good idea to treat your ammo the same way you treat canned food or any other perishable item that’s put in storage. Conduct a test roughly every year to check your oldest ammo for signs of corrosion.

Rotate Your Ammo

Rotation is another key to successful long-term ammo storage. Make sure you mark dates on the ammo you store so that you can rotate your ammunition and use the oldest ammo first.

To sum up, be sure to practice proper ammo storage so that you don’t risk damaging your stockpile of bullets before SHTF.

Using these tips, you can rely on your ammo stockpile! For more great survival tips and tricks, check out  Survival Frog Blog.

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