Traveling Ammo Quantity

[wcd]

So we are heading out in the am I like to have my stuff gtg ahead of time, P365 check Magazine and spare check, 1911 3 magazines my daily carry and a 50 rounds of Winchester Ranger T check, Lock box check.

My wife seems to think I am taking too much ammo. To me short of the long gun thats a normal day. Just wondering how much ammo others travel,with?

 

[warren5421]

1000 rounds .45 ACP or 1000 rounds 10mm
500 rounds .32 ACP
250 rounds 9mm

This is a 3 day load out.

1 pound black powder, 2000 .380 round balls
1000 rounds of .45 Colt for rifle and pistol.
1000 rounds of .44-40 for rifle and pistol.
500 12 gage
Plus the above.

This is a weeks load out.

 

[dieselrealtor]

In the past I have taken my XD9 with 8-10 extra loaded mags in the carry case. If in the 5th wheel, other options as well.

If I plan to do some shooting on the trip I take more.

 

[NyleRN]

Depends on where I'm going and what cities/places I might be passing through. Generally I take my EDC with 2 spare mags and a compact rifle with a 30rd mag inserted. That's it. For a long trip extended trip

 

[2tonic]

So we are heading out in the am I like to have my stuff gtg ahead of time, P365 check Magazine and spare check, 1911 3 magazines my daily carry and a 50 rounds of Winchester Ranger T check, Lock box check.

My wife seems to think I am taking too much ammo. To me short of the long gun thats a normal day. Just wondering how much ammo others travel,with?

How big a vehicle do you have?

Take enough ammo so you have to pull across the scales on the interstates.

 

[Route 45]

1000 rounds .45 ACP or 1000 rounds 10mm
500 rounds .32 ACP
250 rounds 9mm

This is a 3 day load out.

1 pound black powder, 2000 .380 round balls
1000 rounds of .45 Colt for rifle and pistol.
1000 rounds of .44-40 for rifle and pistol.
500 12 gage
Plus the above.

This is a weeks load out.

Where the hell are you going? Indianapolis?



I just take what's practical, which means what I can reasonably carry if need be.

Glock 19, 3 spare mags.
Shield Plus, 2 spare mags.
Maybe a box of Federal HST.

 

[42253]

500 rounds of whatever pistol I take

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Unless I'm specifially going shooting, typically 18-50 rounds. 3 full loads of whatever I took.

 

[Mongo59]

The last vacation I was on I took my Barretta M9 with 4 loaded mags and 2 50 rnd boxes for my friends. They carry but without extras...

 

[Expat]

EDC is P2000, so 13 round mags. I have 3 extra mags of JHP. Then I have a bag with 6 mags of FMJ so ready to stop at a range unexpectedly. i also have an AK with 3-4 mags.

 

[Magyars]

So we are heading out in the am I like to have my stuff gtg ahead of time, P365 check Magazine and spare check, 1911 3 magazines my daily carry and a 50 rounds of Winchester Ranger T check, Lock box check.

My wife seems to think I am taking too much ammo. To me short of the long gun thats a normal day. Just wondering how much ammo others travel,with?

Sounds like a bare minimum to me.
When we travel out of state it's my EDC, xtra mags, BUG, compact rifle with multiple mags and extra ammo for each.
Then there's my wife's gear......

 

[duanewade]

Depends on where I'm going. I often drive to Naperville or to KC twice a year.
I usually carry my Shield Plus with 2 extra mags and a snubby with 2 reloads for it.
Or.
If I'm EDCing my .45 Commander I'll bring three 8 round mags and then a snubby with 2 reloads.

 

[dieselrealtor]

When we were traveling through multiple large cities like St. Louis, Tulsa, OKC & others around 2020 is when I started traveling with multiple loaded mags.

There was a lot of uncertainty & stories of mobs blocking streets, dragging people out of cars, etc.

 

[cosermann]

… My wife seems to think I am taking too much ammo.

What you’re packing isn’t unusual. For a week long trip within a day‘s drive home, 2 or 3 firearms with 2 or 3 mags each (approx 70 rounds) plus accoutrements (holsters, lock boxes, etc.) is typical for many. If things go south while you’re gone, all you can count on having is what you have with you. Some take a bit more or less depending.

 

[mcapo]

A box of ammo? Seems reasonable.

 

[Brad69]

Wow you guys carry some big load outs.

By the way if you need to take a small arsenal. In order to visit you might not wanna go?

So you guys actually go to St. Louis? Take a ride though East St.Louis next time.

 

[dieselrealtor]

St. Louis isn't our destination, just traveling through. We usually take the SE loop instead of going through downtown.

 

[Brad69]

St. Louis isn't our destination, just traveling through. We usually take the SE loop instead of going through downtown.

You are smart man!

I go through St. Louis six times a week normally on I64. I am convinced the entire city is the "hood"!

 

[Joniki]

My range bags are in my trunk so I carry a fair amount of ammo in various calibers. I try to visit the range wherever I am vacationing.

If I'm flying, I typically take a SA pistol with a couple of mags and a revolver and a box of ammo for each. Some airlines are now limiting a checked firearm to one.

 

[bobzilla]

daily and 3 8-rd mags. 32 rounds total.