Sporting Ammo & Hazards

[Griff]

Prodduced by SAAMI for firefighter training. All fact, no myth: http://www.saami.org/videos/sporting_am ... ighter.cfm

[AJMD429]

I've given that link to several "authorities" who have informed me that the reason there need to be 'limits' on how much ammo or reloading supplies a citizen may have, is because of the danger of stray bullets shooting out for miles around in the event of a fire, endangering firefighters, law enforcement, neighbors, and children. . .

Hopefully videos like those will educate the misinformed and render them less vulnerable to the agenda of the anti-gunners.

[Chuck 100 yd]

That video should be required by all those in LE and Fire departments.

[Grizz]

this explains why ammo is so hard to find ... ... ...

[vancelw]

That IS interesting. I've seen videos nearly 30 years ago that either minimized the damage done by burning ammunition or I was young and felt invincible. If it will penetrate 5/8" sheetrock it will penetrate skin. The bunker gear should spread the force out and minimize most hits though.

I'd be more concerned about the effects of the nitroglycerin. Even with breathing apparatus, you inhale some smoke and absorb through your skin. Might have a DFO from low blood pressure...

DFO means "done fell out"

[Bridger]

The heck with the hazards of it all, I nearly cried watching all that ammo destroyed...

[rossim92]

Wow! A really neat instructional video. Have wondered what the firefighters were up against when dealing with ammo in a fire. As long as the ammo is not loaded in a firearm, they are relatively safe from harm to their person. Thanks for posting this.

[mikld]

Thanks for posting that Griff. I had seen it before but lost the link. Usually this will end a forum "discussion" on how dangerous ammo is in a fire...

[1894c]

The heck with the hazards of it all, I nearly cried watching all that ammo destroyed...

was wondering where I could get the left-overs from the test...just saying... :)

[AJMD429]

The heck with the hazards of it all, I nearly cried watching all that ammo destroyed...

Yah - me too...!!!

[3leggedturtle]

The heck with the hazards of it all, I nearly cried watching all that ammo destroyed...

Yah - me too...!!!

+1 Was wondering how much of the components could be salvaged.

[86er]

Is there a portable, self-contained fire suppression system with a heat sensor that will discharge at a certain temperature? I can't find one on internet searching but it would be a good investment and insurance to have it where bulk ammo and/or powder is stored.

[Borregos]

Very interesting video, thanks for the link.

[J35]

Did you notice that "The Duke" survived one of those torture tests (at least his picture)? That put a smile on my face.

-----J

[Sixgun]

I'd like to see the same tests done with pallets of primers and black powder.------6

[Griff]

Is there a portable, self-contained fire suppression system with a heat sensor that will discharge at a certain temperature? I can't find one on internet searching but it would be a good investment and insurance to have it where bulk ammo and/or powder is stored.

I have battery operated sensors in my house & over my powder storage. Alarm goes off at 275ºF. I suppose a halon suppression system could be connected up.

I'll look who they're made by. I'vehad them (6 units), for over 30 years.

[Blaine]

Ok.....not for miles, but, at yards those puppies look like they hit pretty hard..they'd fly across the street. You'll poke yer eye out

[Boreman]

Excellent vid, some very interesting results and great info for those who try to over play the danger involved with ammo.

[vancelw]

Is there a portable, self-contained fire suppression system with a heat sensor that will discharge at a certain temperature? I can't find one on internet searching but it would be a good investment and insurance to have it where bulk ammo and/or powder is stored.

I have battery operated sensors in my house & over my powder storage. Alarm goes off at 275ºF. I suppose a halon suppression system could be connected up.

I'll look who they're made by. I'vehad them (6 units), for over 30 years.

Halon is prohibitively expensive as no more can be manufactured and only recycled halon can be used.
The "portable" qualifier is the tough part. I'm sure one could be designed by an extinguisher company but it would be pricey and it's annual maintenance would be too.