Ok trying to understand safe primer storage. Had a rather heated discussion recently and am trying to get a clear understanding of things should be and why they are that way. Also e-mailed CCI to see what they recommend, waiting on a response.
Primers are to be stored cool dry place, I think that is a given.
SAAMI recommends https://saami.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Info-Doc-Primers.pdf on page 5
My issue is trying to understand what they mean by "sealed container".
Depending on how you look at things a taped up cardboard box could be considered a sealed container. You could also consider a wooden cabinet with doors that stay closed, even with a magnetic latch to be a sealed container.
Later on in page 6 is states
I am having trouble finding the USDOT container types. however I did find a SAAMI link with some information https://saami.org/transportation-and-storage-regulation-information/transport-data-sheets/un-0044-1-4s-primers-by-domestic-road-rail-air-vessel-us-flag-carrier-only/ as near as I can tell they have packaging layers
inner, intermediate, and outer. Outer can be made out of metal among other materials, which to me seems like a sealed container.
My understanding is that the intent is to prevent someone inadvertently baking a bomb but putting it in a container that is pressurized or could become pressurized enough to detonate, rather than deforming and releasing the pressure. Does this sound correct?
By my understanding of things plastic ammo cans should be safe for primer storage, although not the ideal 1 inch thick wooden cabinet. The seal is intended to keep moisture out, however the seal and plastic box would deform under minimal pressure making it unable to detonate.
Is there something I am missing? Building a 1" thick wooden cabinet is not an option for me at this point, and is rather vague in all honesty.
Primers are to be stored cool dry place, I think that is a given.
SAAMI recommends https://saami.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Info-Doc-Primers.pdf on page 5
Storage cabinets containing only primers are recommended. These cabinets should be ruggedly constructed of lumber at least 1” nominal thickness to delay or minimize the
transmission of heat in the event of fire. SAAMI recommends
against storing primers in sealed or pressurized containers
My issue is trying to understand what they mean by "sealed container".
Depending on how you look at things a taped up cardboard box could be considered a sealed container. You could also consider a wooden cabinet with doors that stay closed, even with a magnetic latch to be a sealed container.
Later on in page 6 is states
11-5.1 Small arms primers shall be transported or stored in
containers approved by the US Department of Transportation.
I am having trouble finding the USDOT container types. however I did find a SAAMI link with some information https://saami.org/transportation-and-storage-regulation-information/transport-data-sheets/un-0044-1-4s-primers-by-domestic-road-rail-air-vessel-us-flag-carrier-only/ as near as I can tell they have packaging layers
inner, intermediate, and outer. Outer can be made out of metal among other materials, which to me seems like a sealed container.
My understanding is that the intent is to prevent someone inadvertently baking a bomb but putting it in a container that is pressurized or could become pressurized enough to detonate, rather than deforming and releasing the pressure. Does this sound correct?
By my understanding of things plastic ammo cans should be safe for primer storage, although not the ideal 1 inch thick wooden cabinet. The seal is intended to keep moisture out, however the seal and plastic box would deform under minimal pressure making it unable to detonate.
Is there something I am missing? Building a 1" thick wooden cabinet is not an option for me at this point, and is rather vague in all honesty.