Will they fire, or no? [I usually launder my own work clothes].
2007-10-08 07:28:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
FYI: I was trying to avoid embarrassment at having to ask for new bullets, I work at a place where I might've been razzed endlessly, didn't know how big a deal it would be to get new ones from work, I do not have permit to allow purchase of bullets--must get them from work only, no firearms experts on site. SO, I turned them in & got new ones w/no hassle. Thanks everyone!
2007-10-11 14:03:37 · update #1
No, they are not ruined.
They are water proof... to a point.
They still find shells at the bottom of the sea that have not corroded from WW2 and they still are live!
It is totaly up to you if you dare to trust them, but I can tell you they will be fine.
2007-10-08 07:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They will probably work. Take them to the range and shoot them to be sure. You probably go to the range a couple times a year anyway to stay proficient, right?
Just the fact that you question their reliability enough to ask is good enough reason to never carry them on duty. I won't even carry the same ammo for more than a month before it goes to the range box, and that's if I don't wash it.
Department issue that needs to be accounted for? Turn them in with an explanation. No biggie.
2007-10-08 13:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by S R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, while they MAY be safe, I wouldn't want to find out the hard way that they aren't, ya know? They are .38's, it isn't like they are uber-expensive. Even if they are high end rounds, I wouldn't personally shoot them. I have seen one too many "problems" from people using things that are questionable. Why take the chance. Buy new ones and next time try to remember to take em out of your pocket before washing. ;)
2007-10-08 08:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by Rottluver 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They are probably still good. If they are for your duty weapon or back-up weapon you need to ask yourself if you want to stake your life or the life of someone else on it. Just get rid of them and either buy some more or get them from your department's armory.
2007-10-08 10:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by WildMan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
...here's a three-second risk/benefit question that I'd ask myself, though I'm no expert: How much will it cost to get new rounds, and how much potential injury can these freshly-laundered rounds make?
2007-10-08 10:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by Toni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what's the cost of half a dozen .38's ?
Especially compared to counting on them in an emergency
get to Wal-mart.
2007-10-08 13:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't chance it myself. You can take them to a gun store and let them look at them or if you are an officer, check with someone in Ordnance at the Academy and see what they say.
2007-10-08 07:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, didn't think anybody still used a wheel gun.
They should be OK. Might be time to buy some new ones. I rotate mine every month..........
2007-10-08 07:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have absolutely NO qualifications in this area. That said, I MY life may depend on the gun, I am NOT using that ammo.
2007-10-08 09:06:53 · answer #9 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Empty shells?
Why would empty shells fire in the first place?
2007-10-08 09:20:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋