DSD1026 48 Posted March 15, 2015 So I'm feeling pretty ignorant here. Why do you guys need so many ammo cans? Is ALL your ammo stored in steel cans because you don't have a separate storage box? Is this a transportation issue? (There's no law that says that. I have one steel can but never really use it for anything. What am I missing? Sorry for dumb question. Honestly, I have 6 of them, and I have used exactly one, for transporting ammo to and from the range, and only recently after I joined CJ and could bring more ammo for longer range sessions. If you have a lot of ammo that you are looking to store long term (prepping, etc), they would be good. Obviously, others have uses for them too, like Deer said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted March 15, 2015 They also make really good little tool boxes, for the trunk or behind the seat in a pickup truck. I have a few really big ones I keep some of our camping gear in as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barms 98 Posted March 16, 2015 ammo cans are great general storage containers. Because of transport laws in NJ, they are great for storing pistols and ammo in separate containers. They also let you store ammo by caliber in a dry airtight container, especially important if you keep a good stock on hand. I use them because I buy ammo when it's on sale. I normally bring an allotted amount to the range of each caliber for each gun I am bringing Ahhhhh so here is one I was getting at? What nj law says ammo needs to be In a different compartment than the gun? Mine all goes in the same bag to the range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted March 16, 2015 You were fishing for that particular answer? Odd. You need to bring more ammo to the range of you can fit it in the same bag I use them to store caliber specific "bulk" tins in an easy to grab container. I have 5.56, 9mm, .45, and 7.62x39 in separate cans now. The other has misc specialty ammo. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barms 98 Posted March 16, 2015 We'll wasn't actually fishing. But it was one of my "wonderings" why guys wanted ammo cans did they think it was a law. I see guys at the range bring locked ammo cans all the time. Now i don't reload so I'm dealing with ammo in factory boxes I could see the need for some sort of storage for loose ammo but if the main reason was "transportation laws" we should get that misinformation cleared. I believe that was well covered a year ago when we debated whether you could even drive around with loaded mags right next to your gun in the same bag. The answer was YES. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
18Steel 11 Posted March 17, 2015 I was contemplating buying some ammo cans at auction from government liquidation and every time they went for almost $10 each. Plus freight, plus buyers fee they were gonna be like 14 each Frustration to say the least, so I was looking around and I found this place: www.ammocanman.com I am glad I did, I bought 12 50 cal cans for $143 delivered (free shipping) They came today and I am amazed. they are grade 1 cans on their site buy are in nearly perfect shape I payed less than $12 per can delivered I am posting this here because these are a GREAT deal http://ammocanman.com/50-cal-ammo-can-c-1_25/?zenid=661963cc0284310f02cd7d9f003c2777 Just a shout out for thanks on the look out. Boxes came in great shape, good deals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted March 20, 2015 mine just came in. if anyone near rt.78 exit 43 wants a couple, let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,552 Posted March 20, 2015 Wow these cans are i great shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted March 21, 2015 was your box tall? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,552 Posted March 21, 2015 was your box tall? yes it was , About 5' tall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites