Ammo boxes

Military ammunition storage

Ammo boxes, also commonly referred to as ammo tins, are ideal if you need to store or transport ammunition and other explosives safely.

Available in various sizes, ammo boxes have UN part numbers to allow you to quickly and easily source them for your organisation. Besides being durable, water-resistant and boasting a secure closure, it is possible to enhance ammo boxes with bespoke foam inserts and fittings. These benefits make them ideal for various applications besides storing ammo and other munitions.

GWP Protective have extensive experience supplying protective packaging solutions to military and defence organisations. Our design team, in-house manufacturing capability and JOSCAR certification ensure the highest levels of quality and performance.

Benefits of ammo tins

Ammo boxes, as the name would suggest, are suitable for storing a range of ammunition and other explosives. But by sourcing yours from GWP, you can expect many other benefits.

Manufactured using a durable metal construction, ammo tins are lightweight and robust. This means they provide excellent protection for their contents alongside exceptional longevity.

The fold-in handles make movement of your ammo effortless, while also reducing the boxes’ size during transportation (minimising costs).

A secure fastening prevents contents from escaping and the ingress of dust or other materials, protecting your ammo and other supplies from damage.

Ammo boxes are resistant to water, particularly being splashed and from rainfall. Keeping ammo protected from dust and moisture prevents costly damage.

Ammo boxes are available in various sizes to suit most requirements and applications.

Ammo tins have allocated UN part numbers, making these rugged cases quick and easy to purchase.

You can choose to have information added to the exterior surfaces by stencilling, such as handling instructions, part numbers etc.

You can also add foam inserts that brace and cushion larger items within the outer box. Foam inserts improve protection and can aid in packing and unpacking.

Army soldiers in a desert location with a metal ammo tin.

A munitions storage tin with foam insert.

Soldiers with various type of military packaging.

Why source your ammo storage boxes from GWP?

At GWP, we have extensive experience in supplying military packaging, including JOSCAR, DR14 and MPAS certification. But besides Def Stan packaging, you can also specify a vast range of military-grade protective cases, fibreboard boxes, composite packs, timber cases and much else.

Regardless of the packaging, cases or other protective products your organisation uses, we can supply a tailored quote based on the volume you need, any ongoing requirements, and if you need any customisation options (such as branding or foam inserts).

Our experts are also happy to provide impartial advice on the best option for your specific application, if required.

What are ammo boxes?

Ammo boxes, also commonly referred to as ammo tins, are small metal containers used for storing live ammunition and other explosives. Available in various sizes, ammo tins have allocated UN part numbers for easy sourcing by military and other armed forces.

Can ammo boxes be used for other explosives?

Ammo boxes are suitable for a range of explosive devices. Larger items can benefit from custom foam inserts that sit within the ammo box, which prevents movement during handling and transit whilst also cushioning from shock and impact.

Can ammo be stored in cardboard boxes?

Ammunition will degrade over time if not stored correctly. Whilst ammo left in cardboard boxes will eventually become unusable, any stored in ammo tins will remain in pristine condition.