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(00:00):
Welcome to Defensive SkillsAcademy podcast, where we dive
(00:03):
into firearms two a, informationsecurity, and more.
I'm Joe, your host, and eachweek we'll cover new topics for
your information and leading toyour personal protection.
Today we'll be talking about howoften you should change your
carry ammo.
So stay tuned and don't forget,head on over to patreon.com and
(00:25):
subscribe to DSA.
This episode is brought to youby Dynamic Tactic Firearms.
For quick service friendlystaff, check out dynamic
tactics, firearms.
So how often should you rotateyour carmo?
(00:46):
Depending on who you talk to,some people say every three
months, every six months, once ayear.
But don't leave it sitting formore than 12 months.
Most people rotate their ammoevery six months, and that's a
solid habit to keep.
And the reason most people dothis because.
(01:06):
They usually go to the rangeonce every six months.
Your ammo gets exposed to sweat,humidity, and dirt from just
being near your body every day.
Even if your rounds look fineinternally, corrosion can still
happen.
Swapping them out twice a yearkeeps you in a good spot and it
(01:29):
gives you a chance to shoot yourold carry ammo and confirm it's
still feeding them properly.
When you do change your ammo, godo it at the range.
This way you can get rid of theammo you currently have in your
firearm.
Rotate after exposure to extremeconditions.
(01:51):
You might wanna rotate it everythree months.
If you've been out in the rain,snow, or summer heat for
extended periods, considerrotating your carry ammo early.
Moisture can get into evensealed rounds over time,
especially if your holster isn'tdoing much to protect it.
Temperature swings can alsoaffect the primer and powder
(02:13):
reliability.
If your ammo has been ridingthrough a hot car days or cold
tree stand mornings, go ahead.
Swap out the ammo.
Just do it safely.
And dispose of that ammo byshooting it down range.
Like I said, you don't want tokeep it in there longer than 12
(02:34):
months, and three to six monthsis a good time to change your
ammo.
Also, if you're gonna changeyour ammo, practice with the
ammo that you carry every daywhen changing ammo, check.
The ammo, you're changing outfor visible damage or corrosion.
(02:58):
If there is corrosion or visibledamage to that round, don't
shoot it.
Be safe every now and then.
Pull your mag and take a closelook at the rounds, tarnished
brass, green spots or smalldents, are all signs.
You could toss that ammo into apractice bin.
(03:21):
Even if it's still probablyfine, do you really want to bet
on probability?
If you ever need it, I know Idon't.
Damage can happen faster thanyou think, especially with
pocket lint and you humidity.
Tagging along a quick visualcheck every few weeks helps you
(03:41):
catch issues before they matterand before they become a
problem.
If you have a need, yourfirearm, and there's too much
lint inside the magazine thatcould cause a problem.
Fire in that round.
Don't keep chambering the sameround into your firearm.
(04:03):
If you notice, if you sit thereand chamber the same round, you
will see every.
Little bit, that bullet willsink more and more into the
casing.
I actually did it with mine andwhen I changed it out, I was
looking and I was like, why doesthis round look so, so strange?
(04:27):
Not realizing, I chambered thesame round into my weapon every
time, and a bullet kept gettinglower and lower into the casing
because of.
Jamming it, the slide hittingit, and uh, the bullet
compressing.
(04:47):
If you're someone who unloadsand reloads the carry gun
frequently, be careful aboutrepeatedly chambering the same
round.
The first cartridge could get abullet pushed deeper into the
case over time, which canactually cause pressure issues.
Best practice.
Rotate the top round with adifferent one.
(05:08):
Every few unloads and reloadcycles or just, just avoid
unloading unless you have to.
If one round has been chamberedtoo many times, retire it.
And remember when you go to therange practice with the ammo
that you carry.
(05:30):
One easy way to rotate carryammo is to just shoot it.
Take your old carry rounds tothe range and run'em through
your gun.
It's a good chance to check fora liability and recoil field
compared to cheap range ammo.
Doing this every few months.
Keep you familiar with youractual carry load out and you'll
(05:52):
know your gear is still workinghow it should be.
It also makes room for a freshbatch in your magazine.
Keep track with a simplereminder.
It's easy to forget when youlast.
Change a carry ammo.
Set a reminder on your phone ormark it on the calendar.
(06:13):
Some people tie it to daylightsavings, time changes, or
holidays, so it becomes a habit.
If you are not tracking it,somehow, it's easy to let a year
or more go by.
A little reminder goes a longway, especially for something
that doesn't look urgent untilit is.
(06:34):
I usually change my ammo everyJuly 1st and December 31st, so
it's the day before 4th of July.
And the night or the day before,new Year's day, this is what I
know, every six months or so,it's being rotated.
(06:59):
Swap.
If your ammo gets wet.
Swap it out for dry ammo.
Whether you got caught in therain or your gun took a splash,
wet ammo is a reason to rotate.
Water can sneak past the bulletor the primer seal and mess with
the powder or primerreliability.
You might not see the damage,but it can still be there.
(07:22):
When you go to pull thattrigger, you want to hear a
bang, you don't want to hear aclick.
You want to make sure thatbullet goes down that barrel,
even if it's dry and looks fine,there's no good reason to keep
it.
For Kara ammo tossed the roundsinto a practice pile and load up
(07:45):
with fresh stuff you trust.
If you keep backup, carry ammoat home.
Make sure it's stored right.
A cool dry place away from majortemperature swings is best.
Ammo lasts a long time whenstored properly, but moisture
and heat will shorten the shelflife quickly.
(08:07):
Use airtight containers or ammocans with moisture packs to keep
moisture out.
That way when it's time torotate your carry load, you've
got a fresh reliablereplacements ready to go.
Thank you for joining today'sdiscussion on when you should
(08:28):
change your carry ammo.
Once again, this episode isbrought to you by Dynamic Tactic
Firearms.
If you have any questions orwould like to get in touch with
us or are looking for a trainingclass, visit our website.
www.defensiveskillsacademy.comor feel free to drop us an email
(08:54):
atinfo@defensiveskillsacademy.com.
Until next time, be safe andwatch your six.
Welcome to Defensive SkillsAcademy podcast, where we dive
(00:03):
into firearms two a, informationsecurity, and more.
I'm Joe, your host, and eachweek we'll cover new topics for
your information and leading toyour personal protection.
Today we'll be talking about howoften you should change your
carry ammo.
So stay tuned and don't forget,head on over to patreon.com and
(00:25):
subscribe to DSA.
This episode is brought to youby Dynamic Tactic Firearms.
For quick service friendlystaff, check out dynamic
tactics, firearms.
So how often should you rotateyour carmo?
(00:46):
Depending on who you talk to,some people say every three
months, every six months, once ayear.
But don't leave it sitting formore than 12 months.
Most people rotate their ammoevery six months, and that's a
solid habit to keep.
And the reason most people dothis because.
(01:06):
They usually go to the rangeonce every six months.
Your ammo gets exposed to sweat,humidity, and dirt from just
being near your body every day.
Even if your rounds look fineinternally, corrosion can still
happen.
Swapping them out twice a yearkeeps you in a good spot and it
(01:29):
gives you a chance to shoot yourold carry ammo and confirm it's
still feeding them properly.
When you do change your ammo, godo it at the range.
This way you can get rid of theammo you currently have in your
firearm.
Rotate after exposure to extremeconditions.
(01:51):
You might wanna rotate it everythree months.
If you've been out in the rain,snow, or summer heat for
extended periods, considerrotating your carry ammo early.
Moisture can get into evensealed rounds over time,
especially if your holster isn'tdoing much to protect it.
Temperature swings can alsoaffect the primer and powder
(02:13):
reliability.
If your ammo has been ridingthrough a hot car days or cold
tree stand mornings, go ahead.
Swap out the ammo.
Just do it safely.
And dispose of that ammo byshooting it down range.
Like I said, you don't want tokeep it in there longer than 12
(02:34):
months, and three to six monthsis a good time to change your
ammo.
Also, if you're gonna changeyour ammo, practice with the
ammo that you carry every daywhen changing ammo, check.
The ammo, you're changing outfor visible damage or corrosion.
(02:58):
If there is corrosion or visibledamage to that round, don't
shoot it.
Be safe every now and then.
Pull your mag and take a closelook at the rounds, tarnished
brass, green spots or smalldents, are all signs.
You could toss that ammo into apractice bin.
(03:21):
Even if it's still probablyfine, do you really want to bet
on probability?
If you ever need it, I know Idon't.
Damage can happen faster thanyou think, especially with
pocket lint and you humidity.
Tagging along a quick visualcheck every few weeks helps you
(03:41):
catch issues before they matterand before they become a
problem.
If you have a need, yourfirearm, and there's too much
lint inside the magazine thatcould cause a problem.
Fire in that round.
Don't keep chambering the sameround into your firearm.
(04:03):
If you notice, if you sit thereand chamber the same round, you
will see every.
Little bit, that bullet willsink more and more into the
casing.
I actually did it with mine andwhen I changed it out, I was
looking and I was like, why doesthis round look so, so strange?
(04:27):
Not realizing, I chambered thesame round into my weapon every
time, and a bullet kept gettinglower and lower into the casing
because of.
Jamming it, the slide hittingit, and uh, the bullet
compressing.
(04:47):
If you're someone who unloadsand reloads the carry gun
frequently, be careful aboutrepeatedly chambering the same
round.
The first cartridge could get abullet pushed deeper into the
case over time, which canactually cause pressure issues.
Best practice.
Rotate the top round with adifferent one.
(05:08):
Every few unloads and reloadcycles or just, just avoid
unloading unless you have to.
If one round has been chamberedtoo many times, retire it.
And remember when you go to therange practice with the ammo
that you carry.
(05:30):
One easy way to rotate carryammo is to just shoot it.
Take your old carry rounds tothe range and run'em through
your gun.
It's a good chance to check fora liability and recoil field
compared to cheap range ammo.
Doing this every few months.
Keep you familiar with youractual carry load out and you'll
(05:52):
know your gear is still workinghow it should be.
It also makes room for a freshbatch in your magazine.
Keep track with a simplereminder.
It's easy to forget when youlast.
Change a carry ammo.
Set a reminder on your phone ormark it on the calendar.
(06:13):
Some people tie it to daylightsavings, time changes, or
holidays, so it becomes a habit.
If you are not tracking it,somehow, it's easy to let a year
or more go by.
A little reminder goes a longway, especially for something
that doesn't look urgent untilit is.
(06:34):
I usually change my ammo everyJuly 1st and December 31st, so
it's the day before 4th of July.
And the night or the day before,new Year's day, this is what I
know, every six months or so,it's being rotated.
(06:59):
Swap.
If your ammo gets wet.
Swap it out for dry ammo.
Whether you got caught in therain or your gun took a splash,
wet ammo is a reason to rotate.
Water can sneak past the bulletor the primer seal and mess with
the powder or primerreliability.
You might not see the damage,but it can still be there.
(07:22):
When you go to pull thattrigger, you want to hear a
bang, you don't want to hear aclick.
You want to make sure thatbullet goes down that barrel,
even if it's dry and looks fine,there's no good reason to keep
it.
For Kara ammo tossed the roundsinto a practice pile and load up
(07:45):
with fresh stuff you trust.
If you keep backup, carry ammoat home.
Make sure it's stored right.
A cool dry place away from majortemperature swings is best.
Ammo lasts a long time whenstored properly, but moisture
and heat will shorten the shelflife quickly.
(08:07):
Use airtight containers or ammocans with moisture packs to keep
moisture out.
That way when it's time torotate your carry load, you've
got a fresh reliablereplacements ready to go.
Thank you for joining today'sdiscussion on when you should
(08:28):
change your carry ammo.
Once again, this episode isbrought to you by Dynamic Tactic
Firearms.
If you have any questions orwould like to get in touch with
us or are looking for a trainingclass, visit our website.
www.defensiveskillsacademy.comor feel free to drop us an email
(08:54):
atinfo@defensiveskillsacademy.com.
Until next time, be safe andwatch your six.
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