The defense of our ammo stockpile begins long before the event occurs. There are precautionary measures we can take to not only increase our stockpile's survival, but our own survival as well. Not only does this article list ways to make ammo “invisible”, but it also discusses how to make the stockpile mobile and prevent it from indirect damage by nuclear blasts, which is something we often don't take into consideration.

Making Your Ammo Invisible

When you buy ammo, always pay cash and only divulge your identity to people that you can trust. Never buy all your ammo in one place.

Pack your ammo into smaller cans that can be harder to spot by scanners from above or at ground level. Smaller boxes can be hidden among metal pipes or other “scrap” as long as the metals in question are similar to those found in the bullets.

If you purchase a square or rectangular shaped ammo can, it may be very easy to spot on some scanners. You may want to make unevenly shaped boxes from polymer or other materials that will keep the ammo dry, cool, and safe. When using polymer, do not forget to cover the outer surface of the container with rocks, bits of metal, or anything else that will help scramble the signature of the ammunition hidden within the can.

You may also be able to find paints and other materials that will absorb scanner signals or reflect them in a way that masks the presence of the ammo can.

Making Your Ammo Stockpile Mobile

If you have ammo stored away from home or underground, make sure that you have pulleys, carts, and other devices to move the ammo around with ease.

Always make sure that you can clear pathways easily, yet cover them back up so that the presence of your ammo remains undetected.

Have a locus of four or five locations nearby that you can rotate each can in and out of.

Take the time now to practice moving ammo around so that you know what to expect. In an emergency, there is nothing worse than being pressed for time and unsure how long it will take to accomplish a task.

When you practice moving ammo from one place to another, always include awareness of fires, excess heat, and water. Never put ammo near heat or flames even if you want to test your skills. If you truly feel compelled to drill with live fire, then use ammo cans filled with sand; this will keep you safe and help you gain a sense of what must be done. Don’t forget to include a thermometer on top of the can and one that will record temperatures inside the can.

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Avoid Indirect Damage from EMPs and Nuclear Blasts

There is only one real way to prevent EMPs and nuclear blasts from ruining your ammo supply. As with protecting yourself, all of your ammo will have to be stored in an underground bunker or shelter.

If you cannot store ammo underground, then you can still take some steps to reduce the risk of ammo related explosions caused by an EMP. If you decide to stash ammo in the walls of your home make sure that the cans are far enough away from electrical wiring, metal pipes, or anything else that might conduct electricity. You should also avoid storing ammo in any location where only a bit of plaster or wood stands between an electrical appliance and the ammo hiding in the wall.

When storing ammo in a bug out bag, make sure that all electronic devices and conductive materials are stored away in EMP proof bags. As long as no fires start in the bug out bag, and everything stays cool and dry, then the ammo should also remain safe.

Safeguarding Your Stockpile

If you have ammo stored in remote locations, the geography of the region itself should be able to deter electronic scanners and curious people.

When setting traps in areas you don’t plan on visiting very often, just make sure you remember what you did.

Consider a situation where you have only one room suitable for storing ammo, you can still put one can in plain view. Even if it is empty, the invader may well move over to that can first. From there, you can choose any number of actions.

First, you can detonate traps that will prevent the invader from taking further action. If there is more than one person, you may want to use this diversion to grab your bug out bag and run.

At its simplest, you can keep your ammo storage plans to choosing airtight and waterproof cans that will be stored away in a cool, dry location.

Have you been able to follow this advice for protecting your ammo stockpile?

Article Source: Survivopedia