[silica gel packs?]

If keeping them in climate controlled environments then it is a waste. The climate control controls the humidity. If you are storing elsewhere or if you are storing for prep purposes (SHTF) you should add them for if you had to leave or if the power grid were down. But again, if simply long term storage in your house, don't worry about it.

Guess I should have mentioned that, mines stored in a shop. The only heat we run when I'm not working on something is to keep paints and such from freezing and the only air is...a big fan. I'll echo what everyone else said, if it's in your house you're good

[The Purge]

Makes you think right? I can't say I know if it would be "worth it" or not, but only having to worry about battening down the hatches one night a year would be great, especially in some rough parts.

[silica gel packs?]

I use old surplus ammo cans for all mine. I find the 30 cal. ones are easier to tote around when full if you have to. I think as long as the seals around your lids are good all should be well. But, that being said...I still throw a couple of the small packs in every can because I'm pretty OCD

[Murfreesboro Police gun buyback this Saturday]

I know I'm new around here, but Murfreesboro is only a short ride away. Assuming it still hasn't happened, I'd be willing to go up with a couple hundred cash and see what happens.

[Just another new guy. Columbia native]

Hey fellas, I'm Kyle. I like long walks on the beach and.....wait, what?

Well really I don't, I'm more the sit on the beach and have a drink type....but anyway. I'm pretty big into building AR's with my most recent being a 7.5" pistol. I currently carry either a Kahr CM9 or Glock 19, nothing special. Looking forward to sharing any knowledge I can and getting to know some folks along the way. Here's a couple crappy cell pictures of the pistol build just to make it worth it.