Will ammo go off in a hot car?

Yes, ammunition may go off in a hot car. Ammunition is designed to be sensitive to heat and impact, so the combination of high temperatures inside a car and the jarring of the vehicle while driving could cause the rounds to detonate. This can be extremely dangerous, as the rounds can fly in any direction and cause significant injury or damage.

Therefore, it is important to never leave ammunition in a hot car. Even if the car is parked in the shade, the temperature inside can still reach levels that are high enough to cause ammunition to detonate. It is also important to keep ammunition away from sources of heat, such as stoves, ovens, and campfires.

If you are transporting ammunition, do so in a cool, dry place. You should also keep the ammunition in a secure container that will prevent it from being jostled or jarred.