How long can you keep magazines loaded for?

Some ammunition manufacturers recommend rotating service-related ammunition as little as every six months. By following that guide line, magazines would remain fully loaded a maximum of six months before being unloaded and reloaded.

Will my gun magazines be damaged if I leave them fully loaded for a long time?

NO! Modern spring steel, and especially those with silicon, are NOT weakened by being loaded continuously for long periods of time. A person would think it sounds logical for them to be weakened, but all modern mag springs are weakened by loaded (compressed) and unloaded (uncompressed) cycles.

Is it safe to store a loaded magazine?

Yes you can store loaded magazines. It’s recommended to relieve the spring at least once every 3-6 months. Over time the spring loses its ability to store the energy needed to push rounds up into the chamber.

What is difference between magazine and clip?

A clip is a device used to load a magazine, and a magazine is a device or holding area where ammunition is fed into the chamber of a firearm.

How many magazines should you have for your pistol?

In short, you should have a minimum of three magazines for each pistol you own. However, I recommend that you have between 5-6 magazines for any pistol you plan to use as your everyday concealed carry pistol.

How many Mags should you keep loaded on a semi-auto?

If you use a semi-auto for concealed carry or home defense, then there’s a pretty good chance that you keep at least one magazine loaded at all times. Do magazine springs wear out prematurely from keeping the mags loaded for long periods of time?

How long does ammo last?

Commercially loaded ammo can have an equally long life. Until a few years back, the tables of a dealer who attended a local gun show were always piled high with beautiful vintage boxes of ammunition, some of which went back to the late 1800s. Most of it was for collectors, but he often priced cartridges in slightly damaged packaging much lower.

Can I carry a loaded magazine in a locked container?

As the CHP stated above, a locked container is required but you are able to carry a loaded magazine in the same container as your firearm as long as the magazine is not inserted in the magazine well. You can also view this information on the CA DOJ’s website with referenced penal code citation below.

Can I carry a loaded magazine in my car while driving?

“You cannot carry your loaded magazine or even your ammunition in the same container while driving. In fact you must by law, carry your firearm in a separate area of your car than the ammunition.