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I keep a few magazines permanently loaded with hollow points for self defense. Since I'm (hopefully) never going to fire these, do I need to concern myself with the springs wearing out from being perpetually under tension? Along that line, should I cycle out ammunition after a certain period of time if it isn't dirty? e.g. carry weapons can accumulate lint and whatnot, but nightstand or desk guns should stay pristine indefinitely.

I keep a few magazines permanently loaded with hollow points for self defense. Since I'm (hopefully) never going to fire these, do I need to concern myself with the springs wearing out from being perpetually under tension? Along that line, should I cycle out ammunition after a certain period of time if it isn't dirty? e.g. carry weapons can accumulate lint and whatnot, but nightstand or desk guns should stay pristine indefinitely.

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This has bothered me at some point as well, but i think that just about everyone keeps them permanently loaded up; what good do they do empty? I think that as long as the spring isn't close to the point of deforming then there is little/no risk.

As far as ammo going bad i'd say keep the humidity under control and it should be fine.

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Depends on the gun. If it’s not for self defense i’ve seen most people unload them before storage.