How To Deal With Flooded Firearms

By Tom Knighton

As many of us are staring down the throat of Irma at this moment, and many others are recovering from Harvey in Texas, the question of what to do with flooded firearms is bound to come up. While many of us will shuttle our beloved guns into the back of the family vehicle–as much to protect them from looters as storm surge–many others simply won’t be able to do so.

When those unfortunate souls return home and begin the process of rebuilding, the question can be “What do we do with these flooded out guns?”

It’s a fair question. Luckily, our friends over at The Truth About Guns already asked it and even helpfully provided the answer:

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) and National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) point to two helpful documents containing guidelines to assist gun owners in making sound decisions related to safely handling and treating or disposing of these items, emphasizing to always err on the side of caution and safety.

SAAMI, founded in 1926, is an organization that creates and publishes industry standards on firearms and ammunition. NSSF is the trade association for the <a class="colorbox" title="Link added …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms