Videos tagged with Climate Controlled Storage

This video provides expert advice on avoiding common mistakes when stockpiling ammunition. It emphasizes a strategic approach to purchasing, focusing on quality and cost-effectiveness by buying incrementally and shopping around. The instructor recommends a target of 1,000 rounds per primary firearm and highlights the critical importance of proper, climate-controlled storage to ensure ammunition longevity.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial to prevent degradation from moisture and temperature fluctuations. The video emphasizes using sealed containers with rubber gaskets to ensure airtight and waterproof conditions. This protects primers from moisture, which can lead to misfires, and prevents powder from becoming wet, rendering it unusable. While climate-controlled storage is ideal, non-climate-controlled areas can be used if the ammunition is regularly inspected and maintained with oil.

Former CIA officer Jason Hanson explains the four tiers of water storage for emergency preparedness. He emphasizes that properly stored tap water in a cool, dry environment can last 5-10 years without needing to be changed, dispelling common myths about frequent replacement. He also highlights the importance of a reliable water filter as a crucial fourth tier.