Storing powder and ammo. (QLD)

[fenderstrat]

Hi, I recently got into reloading and I ran into two problems:

1- Not exactly sure on how im supposed to store smokless powder. Locked toolbox? With my ammo? away from primers? Also do i need to display warning signs?

2- Thanks to reloading, I now have more ammo that i can fit in the ammo compartment inside my safe. I was wondering if i can just put my ammo inside a different lockable container, like maybe a filing cabinet or something of the sort?

Thanks!

[fenderstrat]

Anyone? I kinda want to make sure I dont make any mistakes on this. Thanks

[Heckler303]

A rule of thumb with smokeless powder would be to:

1. Keep it away from anything else that goes 'bang'

2. Keep it out of the hands of young ones

3. Put it away in a cabinet, away from any sunlight and keep it air-tight AND cool.

Regarding ammunition, as long as it is locked away in a lockable containment unit, then quite literally, its fine to keep it there. It varies from state to state though, so a Queenslander may be able to help you out better than what I can. Good luck!

[TheDude]

http://ssaaqld.org.au/images/stories/do ... -79-v2.pdf has the rules for queensland on storage of ammo and powder

[brett1868]

Heckler303 basically nailed it and check the state regs as TheDude linked.

[Heckler303]

Heckler303 basically nailed it and check the state regs as TheDude linked.

Glad to be of service

[fenderstrat]

This helps a lot, thanks a lot guys!

[Norton]

Don't forget your primers too.

Needs to be stored as well, don't have a box left out on the reloading bench