What Happens When Ammo Burns?

[Feuer Frei!]

? Well, watch the video and find out.
In short:

SAAMI released an important video concerning ammo and fire. With professional fire-fighters standing by, over 400,000 rounds of ammo were incinerated in a series of eye-opening tests.

Video Timeline



2:10 Impact Test (ignited outside firearm)
3:40 65-foot Drop Test
5:08 Bullet Impact (.308 Win firing)
7:55 Blasting Cap Attacks
9:55 Bulldozer and Forklift Tests
12:20 Boxed Ammo Bonfire
15:37 Bonfire without Packaging
17:21 Retail Store Simulation Burn
20:55 Truck Trailer Burn



SOURCE:

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2013/11/what-happens-when-ammo-burns-saami-video-reveals-truth/

[Aktungbby]

good info here! I'll rest a little easier. I keep all mine in a metal trunk that goes out of the house. Still not sure about three cans of black powder for re-enacting though. Thanks for that post.:salute:

[Jimbuna]

Never had that responsibility with firearms, the ones I was connected to were always kept in an armoury.

[swamprat69er]

Mine are in a fireproof safe.

[Tango589]

What happens when ammo burns?

Short answer: nothing particularly exciting.

This is good to know from a safety viewpoint.:up:

[fireftr18]

I never had the experience of having ammo go off while fighting a fire. I have heard stories from some of guys.

[swamprat69er]

In the video it sounded like a string of ladyfinger firecrackers only not as fast to start.

[Jimbuna]

How a Bullet Reacts in a Fire
http://www.ehow.com/info_8695985_bullet-reacts-fire.html

http://my.firefighternation.com/forum/topics/exploding-ammunition-is-this

http://crimefictioncollective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/exploding-myth-of-bullets-in-fire.html