Ammunition Audit

Our ammunition inspection focuses on four key issues:

• 1

  NorCal Gun Services will make sure you are using the right ammo for your firearms.

  During an ammunition compliance audit, we carefully check that the ammunition you have matches your firearms. Not all ammo fits every gun, and some rounds look very similar but are not interchangeable. For example, if a smaller caliber bullet is accidentally loaded into a larger caliber handgun, it might get stuck in the barrel when you fire the correct round behind it. This can cause the gun to explode or malfunction, and can put you in danger as well as cause serious damage to your firearm.

• 2

  Our Northern California ammunition inspections will make sure your ammunition is legal in California and your local area.

  We carefully check your ammunition to make sure it meets California state laws as well as any local city or county rules. California bans certain types of rounds like Armor Piercing, Incendiary, Tracers, and Exploding Rounds. Some cities, such as San Francisco, have even stricter rules. They ban specific ammo types, including rounds made just for law enforcement or the military. Any illegal rounds that are uncovered during our inspection will be destroyed and surrendered to the Sheriff’s Department.

• 3

  NorCal Gun Services will make sure your ammunition is in good condition and safe to use.

  The exterior of a bullet can easily corrode if exposed to moisture. This can cause the bullet casing to weaken, making it more likely to rupture or fail to fire correctly. If any moisture reaches the gun powder inside the bullet, it can prevent the powder from igniting properly so it has just enough force to dislodge the bullet and send it part of the way down the barrel. This can cause the ammunition to “jam” inside of the firearm, and removing it can be potentially dangerous. Then when the next round is fired, the fully charged bullet will strike the “jammed” bullet, which is likely to damage the firearm and can be dangerous or even fatal to the shooter. We will carefully inspect your ammunition for signs of corrosion, and will help to safely unload any potentially loaded guns.

• 4

  NorCal Gun Services will make sure your ammunition is stored correctly and securely in your home.

  Proper storage of ammunition is an important safety step. I recommend keeping ammo in a metal military-style ammo can. These cans have rubber seals that keep moisture out and protect your ammo from heat. It’s also a good idea to label the outside of the can with what’s inside. That way, if there’s a fire or emergency, first responders will know what they’re dealing with. During a fire, ammunition can get hot and start to “pop” or explode. Metal cans do a great job of keeping the ammo contained if this happens, stopping it from flying everywhere. During our inspection, we will answer any questions you may have for how and where to best store your ammo safely in your home.