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Bring It To The Range. Don't worry, we aren't advocating you go shoot your bad ammunition. Most ranges have a container for dud rounds and arrange collections with local law enforcement or recycling companies. If you ask politely, they may let you leave your bad ammo for the next pick-up.

The primer doesn't ignite the powder. This is probably the most common side effect of old ammunition. Explosive crystals magnify the explosive power of the ammo. Explosive crystals form through a chemical process, making the ammo more potent, damaging the firearm when fired.

The other main thing to look for when you're examining ammo is going to be any sort of discoloration or corrosion on the outside. If there's any green-ish gray patina on the outside, then the round is probably past its sell-by date and needs to go.

Generally, yes. If factory centerfire cartridges are stored in a dry, cool place with low humidity, preferably in an airtight container, they can have an amazingly long shelf life. Many ballistics experts who have shot tens of thousands of rounds over the years report shooting 20- to 50-year-old ammo with no problems.

In terms of shelf life, ammunition generally doesn't expire or go bad. Many manufacturers will list an expiration date of ten years past the manufacturer date, but that's more for legal reasons than it is for safety reasons. If it's stored correctly, then there's no real known limit to how long you can keep ammunition.

While the gunpowder can be used in fertilizer, the rest of a cartridge is not good for the environment. The lead found in many bullets should not be stuck in the ground where it can leach into the local water supply. You also should not throw ammunition away in the trash. This is not safe.

Absolutely, as long as it is stored properly and was decent ammunition to begin with.

Magazine Capacity Laws by State 2022 StateLegal Magazine Capacity LimitTreatment of Pre-Owned LCAMsCalifornia10 roundsNot allowed by a law that has not yet gone into effect.Colorado15 roundsAllowed (grandfathered)Connecticut10 roundsAllowed but must be registered.Hawaii10 roundsNot allowed5 more rows

Ammunition must be kept in a location where it is not available for loading the firearm, unless both the firearm and its ammunition are securely locked up.

Ammunition (including bullets, shells and gunpowder) To properly dispose of this item contact Peel Regional Police or the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).