[Terriergal]

limiting ownership, and legislating storage insode of fire-proof, air-tight steel safes 7" thick, with 14 combination locks,

Actually, having just purchased a fire resistant safe they recommend NOT storing your ammo inside it. In case of a fire, it *does* get hot in there, and would turn the thing into a giant bomb.

[error99]

Long ago, I used to play the clarinet,
but I've never had sax in a pep band.

[Oberon]

Hi, Tg.

...having just purchased a fire resistant safe they recommend NOT storing your ammo inside it.

Understood. However, it might be a good idea to post a "hazard" sticker on the door, indicating that black powder is stored inside. Such notice provokes second thoughts in those who would try to torch it open.

[Servant of the Nine]

Actually, having just purchased a fire resistant safe they recommend NOT storing your ammo inside it. In case of a fire, it *does* get hot in there, and would turn the thing into a giant bomb.

Never happen. Check out the military tests done on small arms ammo and described in "Hatcher's Notebook".

Small arms ammo stored in a military ammo can will barely bulge the lid if placed in a fire. No amount of non black powder ammo is going to hurt a decent gun safe, or even the firearms in it.

So9