No drilling or bicycle locks.This is the way I've always done it and works for me :)
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@paulkdickson4 жыл бұрын
You just saved me so much time, between buying bolts and the drilling. Just ordering some long neck locks. You’re the man!
@cliff69466 жыл бұрын
A great example of the KISS principle. Thank you for taking the time to put this out there, and reminding us that true genius lies in not over thinking some things.
@dallasjoy21823 жыл бұрын
Mounted a couple of these on my motorbike as "side bags"...this is exactly the information I needed on how to secure them. Thanks.
@chrisalejado13962 жыл бұрын
came here for the same reason too!
@sirgalah5612 жыл бұрын
Im planning on adding a couple of these to my Royal Enfield.. It has canvas panniers but I reckon ammo boxes are more secure, and look better (on a military styled bike)... Are ammo boxes water proof though??
@Irish_Texan2 жыл бұрын
@@sirgalah561 yes, they're perfectly waterproof as long as the rubber seal on the inside is still in good shape.
@100GTAGUY Жыл бұрын
@@sirgalah561 yeah they're water proof and the latches alone are quite sturdy. you should be able to find em brand new with perfect seals at a handful of sporting goods stores or something like harbor freight or your equivalent (sounds like you're in the UK riding a Royal Enfield and using nomenclature like panniers, which I assume are saddle bags?)
@platyperrin5 ай бұрын
Lol same here
@davidparkins62413 жыл бұрын
You sir, are the common sense hero I needed today!
@KingrynoWD-404 жыл бұрын
Im new to the gun world and here I am sitting outside a gun shop on a sunday waiting to pick up a cable for my ammo box and here it is that I can use a regular lock saved me soo much time im off to Wal-Mart thanks boss Sometimes you over think things that are too damn simple Good Lesson on common sense!
@billelston6773 жыл бұрын
You are brilliant, not stupid! Thanks for the great idea, I have been struggling trying to lock these things and didn’t want to drill holes (not great with tools). Bought the locks you suggested and it worked perfectly.
@vulture7103 жыл бұрын
I put an ammo box on my motorcycle as a saddlebag. This was great and easiest solution to lock it up. Sometimes the easiest solutions are the best. Thanks for the vid
@myrthman985 жыл бұрын
This is perfect for what I need to do. I'm building a geocache that needs to lock but I don't have a drill or other tools to install locks like those I've seen on other ammo cans. This is so simple! Thanks!
@TCASAnalytics2 жыл бұрын
Sean, not for this, not for anything in particular, but for the love of God, man, get an electric driver/drill!!!! There are a few tools that all men and women should always have on hand, and that's one of them. And if you're feeling froggy, jump right to an electric impact driver! Yes, overkill for many applications, but my 3rd (of nine) core tenets of life states that when considering a set of options or courses of actions, if any represent overkill for the specific application, always choose the option with the highest magnitude of overkill which gets the job done. I have dozens of examples of how each of the nine have served me in life, but that one, number 3, it's saved my ass too many times to count!!!
@aadd629 жыл бұрын
I wish i had found your video earlier, i just watch several videos where drilling was required and wasted an hour of my life, all i wanted was to lock my ammo for safety reasons . this is a common sense in action thank you.
@kevinmcdevitt10333 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I knew there had to be a way to lock these and had something to do with that hole, as there is literally no other reason for that hole to be there. Best way to keep your ammo secure from little hands is to lock it up. Consider it a second safety factor to a gun or trigger lock. Any child wanting to 'play' with your firearm would have to defeat two separate locks before they become dangerous.
@indimusiq4 жыл бұрын
Makes perfect sense.. the integrity of the box is not compromised and it's locked securely unless someone uses bolt cutters..lol. good stuff!👍
@goodfriend76095 жыл бұрын
Just went and bought me a ammo can and tried this, works like a charm, thanks for sharing.
@djsgravely3 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty slick there, brother. You just saved me time, labor, money, and especially AGGRAVATION.
@rudorc10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this idea. Simple. Yet fully effective.
@johnquest10446 жыл бұрын
I laughed while you did that, i was gonna drill holes. No Sir, you are a smart man. Thanks! John
@9989Wolverine7 жыл бұрын
by far the best way I've seen to lock your ammo boxes
@williamatchison62613 жыл бұрын
I can drill holes in the bottom and attach it to the floor of my rv and keep cash etc in it. Cheap safe, just did not know until now how to lock it. Thanks
@juliuscaesar88012 жыл бұрын
Some of the smartest brightest minds are common sense thinkers. This fella is a common sense guy. Thank you sir.
@flhtcui20009 жыл бұрын
Smiling: I watched a lot of videos on how to lock a ammo can and yours wins hands down. I want to mount one in my Jeep for when the top and doors are off just in case I need to secure something. I must admit I had already thought of it and some of the others, guess because I like to keep it simple. Going to bolt it to the floor and throw the lock in the box if I need it. God is good to me and mine!
@ammohead739 жыл бұрын
flhtcui2000 Sounds like a plan!
@M2THE49sGamingZone2 ай бұрын
Brilliant, easy and NO BS solution. Thank you!!
@Doug5573 жыл бұрын
it's so funny. I just got one of these cans and i hadn't had one before. I started thinking how the heck do i lock these. I was thinking...did I just get a cheap one and then i noticed it would flip up and hook on the bar, and thought it might lock this way. your youtube confirmed my thinking....thanks!
@revandjashcoplay4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I have been looking at this thing thinking there has got to be a way to lock it. But I wasn't about to still no hole in my can and destroy it too put a bolt through it. Thank you sir.
@sandokanpetrov733 Жыл бұрын
As useful as simple. Handy videos like this are hard to find this days.
@johnroberts73725 жыл бұрын
you are now one of my heroes for this simple solution (of course I now feel like an idiot because I didn't know that. But in my defense, I was navy and we didn't have ammo boxes). but hey, Thanks for posting...
@derrickkozich68626 жыл бұрын
Just locked 6 cans thanks to this video. Locking an ammo can is not gonna stop theft. Heck its got a handle on it. You can carry it anywhere. THOUGH IT DOES KEEP HONEST PEOPLE HONEST
@mikeyipeekyeh3 жыл бұрын
I use a steel Brinks 4 tumbler combo lock with 2" hasp, upside down so it comes up through the closure mechanism. That way I can do the combination without turning the can upside down. And there's less play inside the hasp.
@C0mputerguy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the size.. could not remember
@orakelgottes Жыл бұрын
i was so dumb and this video enlightened me ... thanks!
@clydezackery_hootie267 жыл бұрын
not only do you need a long shank, you need a wide base. I've tried a few already to come to that conclusion, about 1.5" spread on the shackles
@ronmartblog4 жыл бұрын
I found that the BnC Cable Padlock Lockout Tagout Red Lockout 3.2mm Shackle Diameter Steel 5 Pack Safety Lock (amzn.to/3471xNk) work great
@atavax3113 жыл бұрын
cool video. Unfortunately, the lock doesn't just need to be a long shackle. The more common problem looking at locks to replace the one I bought that won't work is the space between the 2 sides of the shackle needs to be large enough. If the shackle is a thin enough gauge, obviously you can just increase the angle to decrease the width needed; unfortunately the nice padlock i bought to lock the ammo can only had an inch of space and was thick enough not to allow a deep enough angle while inserting the shackle in the hole.
@Fredpettersen Жыл бұрын
The most common-size small-shackle lock is too small by about half a millimetre; I found that just inserting a screwdriver into the hole and warping the metal on the bottom of the hole ever so slightly (hardly even noticeable) was enough for my standard small long-shackle to fit without a problem. I'm not worried about this weakening the metal as it was such a slight warp, and even if it had, this type of lock is to stop children, not actual thieves.
@geraldb885610 ай бұрын
Buy a step drill. It just took me 5min to increase the diameter of the holes in 2 ammo cans. Lock goes right through now!!! He's not stupid, that's for sure. Great idea!
@MeTz4U2 жыл бұрын
Another perfect example of a good video. Since YT disabled the don't like counter it got harder to find the simple solution easily. Thank you!
@PastorBenGuerrero6 ай бұрын
You solved a riddle for me in an easy way, thank you!
@DougSmith-xt2zy4 ай бұрын
I watched this video mutiple times just to hear him chuckle😂
@droopydonttrip11237 жыл бұрын
DUde YOU JUST SAVED ME SOME MONEY THANKS SO MUCH YOU AT BRILLIANT BROTHER
@chrisjensen97099 жыл бұрын
Thank You, Brother for posting this video. I've always locked mine in this fashion, but never thought to make it public. Great video, and I appreciate your "Common Sense".
@alec46725 жыл бұрын
Use a ratcheting lock then the little metal hasp wouldn't even be able to drop
@brianunderwood74374 жыл бұрын
Using an aftermarket lock where you have to drill a hole thru the ammo can will destroy the waterproof properties of the ammo can.
@ssnider79676 жыл бұрын
most ammo cans I have seen the bottom bar that you are putting the lock around is not a welded loop. it is week enough that you can spread the end apart with out any tools. once spread, you can open the can.
@lindajenkinsyt4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I was wondering how ammo cans were SUPPOSED to be locked. Nice job on the video.
@GoogleAccount-cj6gy7 жыл бұрын
It will take a while to cut through that lock. However, it will take mere seconds to hacksaw through the bottom metal bracket wire. This will only work to keep honest people out. btw: THE CLUB that they sell for cars, to lock up the steering wheel; it takes hours to hacksaw through the club. Again, it would only take a few seconds to hacksaw through one section of the steering wheel and pull the club out. I saw this done on TV back in the 90's.
@bannablitz2477 жыл бұрын
posting id its so ammo and guns are in 2 locked places
@dracon74747 жыл бұрын
bannablitz247 refer to bullboo1's comment above. apparently the answer is yes lol
@CalvinPhuong7 жыл бұрын
That lock will pop open with a simple pry bar or a hammer.
@mattp14827 жыл бұрын
Peace of mind knowing my guns are locked and ammo is also safe. Children can be very curious and its more for that than someone stealing it or hacksawing thru it
@meatpopsicle34837 жыл бұрын
Dude it's an ammo can. Locked or not they can walk off with it. Hacksawing is probably not the biggest concern here.
@Baldwin17078 жыл бұрын
I KNEW there was a way we did it!! I just could not remember! Thanks
@miamibeachvf5 ай бұрын
The way you're doing it it has always been the correct way
@georgebenta34354 жыл бұрын
That can be opened. You just have to remove the wire side handle by pulling it and forcing from the side until it bends. That handle is just a bent wire.
@bencutfitness78483 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing this us. I’ll test the strength on all future cans. My current cans didn’t budge.
@michaelwebb42233 жыл бұрын
None of mine are just bent wires. They're solid loops and sheet metal is tacked around them.
@richiesixsix3 ай бұрын
I do it the exact same way what's a long shackle Master locks. Works perfect
@RunsWithKnives9 жыл бұрын
There you go using common sense again:)
@ammohead739 жыл бұрын
LOL
@ATJonzie4 жыл бұрын
Not many people do that these days
@DISmoak4 жыл бұрын
Brillian!. So glad I watched this first. Almost like I'm the first one to over-think everything!
@vincentmazza92218 жыл бұрын
That will work. I've done it often. It Deppends on the application. I did a 5.56 as a hard saddle bag for my sporty, I used the bolt method for it just for a cleaner look.
@neiljohnson53515 жыл бұрын
You just saved me taking a power drill to my ammo can! Cheers buddy!
@universallaw88508 жыл бұрын
Great and inexpensive way to secure your ammo can. Dude your handle fits you perfect thanks Ammohead I will be using this method to lock up my ammo.
@ammohead738 жыл бұрын
+Universal Law Thanks!
@20XMAN8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I just bought one of these boxes today, and was wondering how to lock it up. Thanks much!
@superso8 ай бұрын
lol great idea. i see all these kits and all this extra drilling effor. great hack!
@5741303 жыл бұрын
Yes. A good common sense lockup method. Though the thin bar or wire that holds the over-centre plate in place, can be struck out of place and pried open. A striker and pry are not hard to improvise.
@bugajgames52082 жыл бұрын
Locks just keep the honest folks honest. All the other methods can be defeated just as easily with a few simple tools. Locks are ment to keep the small members of your house safe and for legal transportation in some states.
@piccolo1819 жыл бұрын
I actually used to do just that until i was walking to the range with a full can and tripped. The lid popped open breaking the wire handle on its way up spilling my ammo to the ground where an unbalanced me soon joined it. Good times.
@TravisDawkins3 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant....So glad I came across this video.
@motorcycledude29705 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how to do this. I bolted one of these to the back of my motorcycle to use for storage, and it worked great. Couldn't figure out how to lock it though. Thanks!
@shaneosborne5426 Жыл бұрын
I just got an ammo can thought of this exact was to lock it but came to confirm can’t believe people don’t think of this first
@jaywright98207 жыл бұрын
How the hell did I not figure this out on my own? Thanks man!
@ammohead737 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@LKaramazov Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I had no idea! I’ve been usi;g those Plano cans since I started a few years ago, and saw that harbor freight has these or $14.00. I got it home and had no idea. I only have smaller locks on hand,but I guess I can go get a longer one! Thanks!
@mikehoward82014 жыл бұрын
Most simple! Greatest tip of all time!
@DHEAD_EYE5 жыл бұрын
You didnt feed me fish today you tought me how to fish
@chrisalejado13962 жыл бұрын
I say, you're a genius sir :)
@davidpirozzi46842 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You are not stupid. I got my box and lock and it works.
@einfussganger6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, after years of leaving them unlocked, I played with the damn thing until I came up with the same solution. The smaller box on the left (with the bigger hole), can use a small lock where the shaft doesn't need to be so long. I'm not sure if that is the originally intended design (seems kinda klunky) and in a combat situation, I can't image you'd want people fumbling for keys. One idea I had was on stacking them and then running a locking bar vertically through all the wire loops. Not really that motivated. As people point out, the whole thing is portable and has a handle, so a lock on it is just to keep out prying eyes and maybe a toddler. It's kind of like having a lock on a lady's purse or a briefcase.
@sirgalah5612 жыл бұрын
Thats cool.. I want to get a couple of ammo can and use them as panniers on my Royal Enfield.. And now I can see they're lockable.. 👍
@RagingHeartOn9 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this video, the military must be thinking finally someone figured out what that hole is for
@ammohead739 жыл бұрын
RagingHeartOn LOL Thanks :)
@joehdiron16203 жыл бұрын
Sir you are a GENIUS!!! Why didn’t I think about that.
@davidwest9874 Жыл бұрын
Absolute legend, thanks
@MrBulletpoints9 жыл бұрын
See, now you're just making sense!.....
@ammohead739 жыл бұрын
I do that every now and then LOL
@Metalhead-4life2 жыл бұрын
What's the length of the steel bar on that padlock? What size padlock
@SANDMANN5172 жыл бұрын
You sir are a scholar.
@dinkaman2160pukka2 ай бұрын
This is probably the best idea I have seen but the box itself is a flawed design, power cutters are a norm these days, a couple of cuts to the thin pipes at both ends and game over.
@jonharper3725 Жыл бұрын
You sir prolly could put a man on Jupiter !
@Orwellianbiker4 жыл бұрын
Good thinking, great idea. I've just bought a couple to convert as motorbike panniers. 👍
@erikadavis40223 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. I was going crazy trying to figure it out.😂😂
@jarinazf96833 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old post but thanks! I am putting the Xbox controllers in one to limit the kids time on it and was looking up how to lock it and everyone was about drilling holes. A quick run to the dollar store for a long hasp lock and I'm done. Common sense rules!
@privatevilla9 жыл бұрын
well done buddy, pretty damn simple but i bet no one thought to use them like that.
@ammohead739 жыл бұрын
Glen Villa Thanks Glen,I think simple LOL
@Chillguy5408 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Very simple and easy
@drewrowe2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I live in California just bought one of these
@davidrivero79437 жыл бұрын
The definition of K.I.S.S. THANK YOU , Sir.
@ammohead737 жыл бұрын
Thanks David
@014920812 жыл бұрын
You sir deserve a beer!!!!
@ilovesnow6235 ай бұрын
Smart man. Thank you sir!
@geoffnepo3 жыл бұрын
The difference between you and the other youtubers are you got common sense!
@WatermelonIgloo11 ай бұрын
take a bolt cutter to the metal wire or whatever that holds the latch to the lid and it won't matter how big your lock is.
@InnerReach7 жыл бұрын
You're not stupid but I think everybody else is for doing it the other way.
@MrNegatron765 жыл бұрын
K.I.S.S. , you are the man Sir!
@jennij93898 жыл бұрын
You are not stupid! I'm guessing that is the way an ammo box was meant to be locked. The only question I have is does having the handle in that position in any way compromise the integrity of the seal on the box? nvm, I just watched the video again and answered my own question. I think that is genius!
@gruntardo7519 Жыл бұрын
Great solution 👌
@andrejkrusic3722 жыл бұрын
You sir, are a genius 👍
@BillAbler8 жыл бұрын
Great idea to secure ammo! Thanks!
@vapidengage2 жыл бұрын
Anyone know the exact size of this lock? Or have a link to some they use for .50 cal cans?
@loganwright19224 ай бұрын
Lol not gana lie I'm only 30 and first time I bought an ammo box that's exactly what I saw and I assumed it was intended for by manufacturer
@MrOlarry726 жыл бұрын
definitely not stupid! great job and thanks
@Stucknarutt9 жыл бұрын
It's because my friend, that you possess something that is almost unheard of today. Kids aren't born with it anymore and most parents, either don't have it in them already or can't figure out how to pass it on to/instill it within their children or just don't for whatever reasons. I've even seen grown people who use to have it, totally loose it as well. That thing, which now seems abandoned, is "Common Sense". You've got it, I've got it and people here and there still have it. Sadly though, it's disappearing unlike when we came up. I guess there will soon be "an app for that", Lol. The lock you've got there should be plenty. You can cut that rod/round stock on the can already easier than the lock.
@ammohead739 жыл бұрын
Thanks,makes sence to me :)
@powellmountain6 жыл бұрын
Use to use small chain, but this is easier. Be nice to use thicker lock. Good idea ammohead..
@Alan.livingston8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Works perfectly.
@ammohead738 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darryl
@theia16534 жыл бұрын
They were not meant to be padlocked so no keys can be lost. The cam latch is supposed to be closed all the way down and flush with the side. If someone wants to get into it, they would just destroy the weak spots, the wireframe handle or the hinges.
@198404jlf Жыл бұрын
But you can do that with any method of locking these, they are just sheet metal, if someone wants in, theyre gonna get in no matter what you do.
@ieatnapkins92254 жыл бұрын
I'm using one as a lunch box for school and this helps
@ammohead734 жыл бұрын
Cool,happy I could help
@megamortus4 жыл бұрын
Had I known this, I would’ve done the same. Congrats on having the coolest lunchbox anywhere!
@BolognaRingRanch9 жыл бұрын
You Sir, are GENIUS!
@ammohead739 жыл бұрын
You just now figuring that out?
@dustingates47352 жыл бұрын
Stuff they should be teaching in school...
@bencutfitness78483 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what that bottom one was for, and how to lock it. But I never fathomed that it was for locking. DUH! Thanks.