Ammo Storage NSW

[brett1868]

MTM 50cal ammo cans, cheap, water tight and a pair of 40mm padlocks secures them.

[chewbacca]

Thanks Brett1868. I was thinking Ammo Can too. Any thoughts on the plastic ones?

[Apollo]

Aren't all the MTM Ammo Cans Plastic.

I was given a "Zombie" AC50Z one free some time ago, never used it as it's not square, doesn't hold what I'd like with the tapered sides so back to the square metal tool box or two depending on how much ammo I need with me. Same thing with the plastic tool box, tapered sides and find one the right size to hold my smaller MTM Ammo Boxes.

It really doesn't matter, anything that can be locked will do the job legally for transport and/or home storage.

[chewbacca]

Thanks. I guess I won't buy a "safe" as such but more a lockable box

[Wylie27]

MTM 50cal ammo cans, cheap, water tight and a pair of 40mm padlocks secures them.

Two locks? That just sounds like money spent on a lock that I could spend on more ammo..

[Oldbloke]

This complies for Victoria. $10 Bunnings. Just add padlock of your choice

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[Pythonkeeper]

I use these for home storage, though I got them elsewhere for $79 on special. I wouldn't go much bigger as when they are chockers full they become quite heavy, you can fit allot in them.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/rhino-610-x ... x_p6120223

For travelling I use plastic MTM ammo cans, can be had for around $20-$30 depending on size you buy.

[Pythonkeeper]

These supercheap ones go alright too, just wait till they come on special, usually two for $18.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Produc ... yle/368928

[Oldbloke]

Both good. Big one for home small for travel.

[brett1868]

Two locks? That just sounds like money spent on a lock that I could spend on more ammo..

Only 4 locks on the primary ammo can at my bug out....

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[Rikta]

Now you're talkin'

[bullzeye]

I got the $8 toolbox from Bunnings and a $5 lock. Does the job for me.

Have a look at the NSW Police infosheet and website. Very clearly explained.

[chewbacca]

Ive been hearing whispers that the authorities are considering changing Ammo Storage laws and it may be along the lines of the only allowable storage medium for Ammo will be an Ammo Safe and that plastic/metal boxes won't be considered acceptable soon unless it's in transportation.
Has anyone heard this?

[bullzeye]

Re NSW - I haven't heard this.

Who told you such whispers?

[Oldbloke]

Ive been hearing whispers that the authorities are considering changing Ammo Storage laws and it may be along the lines of the only allowable storage medium for Ammo will be an Ammo Safe and that plastic/metal boxes won't be considered acceptable soon unless it's in transportation.
Has anyone heard this?

Not going to happen. A safe to store ammo increases the risk of catastrophic event. Amma should be stored in a container designed to release gasses easily. That means LIGHT construction.
Don't believe me? Just look at what powder is stored in.

[bladeracer]

Not going to happen. A safe to store ammo increases the risk of catastrophic event. Amma should be stored in a container designed to release gasses easily. That means LIGHT construction.
Don't believe me? Just look at what powder is stored in.

Already require a gun safe for ammo storage in WA. Ammo storage has to equal firearm storage security.

[Oldbloke]

Then the cops don't understand explosives safety. Full stop.

To clarify. They might prevent a theft but cause an explosion when it could have been a small fire.

Rule 1 for explosives is never confine.

[No1Mk3]

G'day Oldbloke,
Are you trying to add common sense to Firearm Law? The best mathematician in the world can't get that equation to work!
It's like our storage, locked container in gunsafe #1 with ammo only suitable for guns in safe #2, and vice versa, is a STRICT no-no, but locked container sitting on TOP of safe, for anyone to pick up and waltz away with, Just fine and legal! Cheers.

[bladeracer]

Then the cops don't understand explosives safety. Full stop.

To clarify. They might prevent a theft but cause an explosion when it could have been a small fire.

Rule 1 for explosives is never confine.

I agree, I was merely correcting your perception that it could never happen.

[Oldbloke]

That's OK Bladeracer.

All I'm saying is if you confine the ammo it's less likely to vent more or less harmlessly if it ignites.

[juststarting]

Alrighty, so time to revive this thread... VIC specific question.

Think of Mosin ammo spam cans (something like this: https://s3.amazonaws.com/mgm-content/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2015/10/01/4740116_01_7_62x54r_spam_can_440_rounds_s_640.jpg) . It has cartridges in it, but the thing is essentially a can, completely sealed and requires a special can opener or tools to open it.

So the questions is, does this qualify as:

(3) Any cartridge ammunition for the firearm must be stored in a locked container separate from the receptacle in which the firearm must be stored.?

For example, if I want to sit it on top of the safe, rather than wasting space in my ammo locker?

[bladeracer]

Alrighty, so time to revive this thread... VIC specific question.

Think of Mosin ammo spam cans (something like this: https://s3.amazonaws.com/mgm-content/sites/armslist/uploads/posts/2015/10/01/4740116_01_7_62x54r_spam_can_440_rounds_s_640.jpg) . It has cartridges in it, but the thing is essentially a can, completely sealed and requires a special can opener or tools to open it.

So the questions is, does this qualify as:

(3) Any cartridge ammunition for the firearm must be stored in a locked container separate from the receptacle in which the firearm must be stored.?

For example, if I want to sit it on top of the safe, rather than wasting space in my ammo locker?

That is an interesting one
I think you'll need a written answer from Firearms themselves.

[juststarting]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking going to happen... :/

[juststarting]

Oooo also, how do I find the details (email) of my local firearms officer.

[sungazer]

I think a good lawyer would argue that it it is separate. It is not contained within the walls of the firearms container storage. There is nothing in the rules yet that sets a proximity.

[southeast varmiter]

Since when does locked mean secure. You can lock your ammo in a backpack as long as it’s locked.

[marksman]

google Victorian firearms officer location list, its a pdf

[Oldbloke]

JS, is this a test of some sort?

[juststarting]

Sounds like it, doesn't it. But no, just curious.

[marksman]

I'm curious as well