Bomb Squad Called to Dispose of Ammo

[Garufa]

Neighbors evacuated.  General chaos over 75 rounds of .40 cal ammo. I thought people in Texas had more sense. 

 

http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/75-rounds-of-ammunition-found-underneath-house-nearby-homes-evacuated

Edited March 5, 2016 by Garufa

[Pete123]

In California I would expect this, but Texas?

[quietguy]

In California I would expect this, but Texas?

Most in Texas don't consider San Antonio and Austin part of the same state!  Houston and Dallas metro areas aren't far behind.  

[TripleDigitRide]

WTF?
 

This is the second time old ammunition has been found at the home. Just last week, the bomb squad spent about half an hour disposing of shotgun shells found there.

 

Edited March 5, 2016 by TripleDigitRide

[Trekbike]

:panic: :eek:   Seriously....

[glowdotGlock]

This has got to be the stupidest thing I've read in a while. Looks like to bomb squad just wanted something to do. I've found old ammo in the past. I disposed of it by putting it in my rifle and firing it...

[xsubsailor]

75 rounds, in a sealed box? Maybe 40mm instead of 40 cal.

[Ugly]

One more time at this house and I think the only safe option is to destroy the home!

[glowdotGlock]

75 rounds, in a sealed box? Maybe 40mm instead of 40 cal.

Now that's a little different but I still don't see any need for a bomb squad.
And they did say they disposed of shotguns shells there before. I'd say probably just rifle rounds. Edited March 5, 2016 by glowdotGlock

[Parrothead]

.40 cal isn't even dangerous right? Barley enough power to clear the barrel of most handguns.......

[hipower]

.40 cal isn't even dangerous right? Barley enough power to clear the barrel of most handguns.......

 

Call Comms...he'll straighten all this out. After all, it was 40 something.

[Obiwan]

Now that's a little different but I still don't see any need for a bomb squad.
And they did say they disposed of shotguns shells there before. I'd say probably just rifle rounds.

 

If you got a call for boxes of free ammo, wouldn't your department respond as well? ("Stand back folks! Hey Bill, grab these and put them in our locker.")   :D

[Pete123]

When I think of Texas, here's what I think of.  Hope it's just Austin and San Antonio that act all Californiaish.

 

[mikegideon]

I'm pretty sure Captain Troy carries a purse, not that there's anything wrong with that

[Dustbuster]

[CommsNBombs]

Thats fort Sams EOD unit who I promise you are miscreants

Someone just wanted to get into a bomb suit and play hurt locker.

Weaksauce

Even more weaksauce that its .40

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[Omega]

Probably an ammo can of 30/06 or .308 in an ammo box, the article never mentions .40, it says 40 year old ammo.  Since .40 didn't come out until the 90's it rules that one out.  If it was .40 they may of busted out the robot:

 

[Garufa]

Probably an ammo can of 30/06 or .308 in an ammo box, the article never mentions .40, it says 40 year old ammo.  Since .40 didn't come out until the 90's it rules that one out.  If it was .40 they may of busted out the robot:

 

 

The reporter in the video specifically mentions "forty caliber".  ;)

[Sam1]

.40 cal isn't even dangerous right? Barley enough power to clear the barrel of most handguns.......

 

Depends, are we talking about a Glock or a different brand?

[Sam1]

Thats fort Sams EOD unit who I promise you are miscreants

Someone just wanted to get into a bomb suit and play hurt locker.

Weaksauce

Even more weaksauce that its .40

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That's what I was thinking too, gotta get some overtime/hazard pay baby!

[mikegideon]

Probably an ammo can of 30/06 or .308 in an ammo box, the article never mentions .40, it says 40 year old ammo.  Since .40 didn't come out until the 90's it rules that one out.  If it was .40 they may of busted out the robot:

 

 

Yep. And Captain Wrongway mentioned rust. Old steel ammo didn't come in 40S&W

[Mike.357]

There is no limit to the stupidity of some people.  How much did this cost the municipality?

[Trekbike]

There is no limit to the stupidity of some people. How much did this cost the municipality?

Cost is no object when it's for the children... :) Edited March 6, 2016 by Trekbike

[Spiffy]

I'm glad those brave 1st responders got home safely after this horrible ordeal.......and that they get the counseling they will need from the trauma of the experience.  

[mikegideon]

I'm glad those brave 1st responders got home safely after this horrible ordeal.......and that they get the counseling they will need from the trauma of the experience.  

 

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