This Magazine Was Loaded For Over A Year!

Published on December 13, 2025
Duration: 1:09

This video debunks the myth that leaving a firearm magazine loaded for extended periods (over a year) negatively impacts reliability. Live fire tests with a Steyr AUG magazine loaded for 12 months showed no failures to feed or cycle during slow and rapid fire. The test concluded that long-term magazine loading does not degrade spring tension or firearm performance.

Quick Summary

Leaving a firearm magazine loaded for over a year generally does not negatively impact its reliability or spring tension. Practical tests with a Steyr AUG magazine showed zero failures during slow and rapid fire, debunking common myths about spring fatigue.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Loaded Magazine Myth
  2. 00:10Test Equipment: Steyr AUG & Magazine
  3. 00:20Safety & Education Mention
  4. 00:30Live Fire Reliability Test
  5. 00:57Conclusion: No Impact on Reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

Can leaving a firearm magazine loaded for a year cause malfunctions?

According to tests with a Steyr AUG magazine loaded for 12 months, leaving a magazine loaded for an extended period does not negatively impact its reliability or spring tension, showing no failures during live fire.

What are the risks of storing loaded magazines long-term?

While common concerns include spring fatigue, practical tests suggest that for modern firearms like the Steyr AUG, long-term storage of loaded magazines (over a year) did not lead to malfunctions or reduced performance.

How reliable is a Steyr AUG magazine after being loaded for a year?

A Steyr AUG 30-round magazine, loaded with 5.56x45mm NATO rounds for over a year, demonstrated full reliability in both slow and rapid fire tests, cycling the firearm without any feeding issues.

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