Remove all ammunition from firearms. Lock in an government approved safe. Keep the safe keys on you or hidden.
In unsecured areas, and where they will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold, and high humidity levels.
Ammunition should be stored in a safe when not in use. If the ammunition is being used on the range, only the amount needed should be out, and it should be kept out of the reach of children.
To transport firearms in a vessel, firearms should be unloaded with the safety on and in a gun case. This will ensure that guns do not go off accidentally.
To transport firearms in a vessel, firearms should be unloaded with the safety on and in a gun case. This will ensure that guns do not go off accidentally.
YOU TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Springfield Armory 1911A1 manual states that +P ammunition should only be used in firearms with barrels of at least 5".
They should be locked away in a secure metal cupboard, and the ammunition should be securely stored somewhere else.
You should always use the intended ammunition in your firearms. If you are unsure about what ammunition the weapon is constructed to use contact the manufacturer or seek help from a professional gunsmith. In a shotgun it is less dangerous to use a shell that is shorter than a shell that is longer than the intended length of the ammunition but it may still pose a risk.
Yes
Should be marked on the barrel. If not, take it to a gunsmith.
It should be marked on the barrel.