Was it the *clank* *clank* *clank* during the spin cycle that gave it away?    I’ve done that too.

The *clank* *clank* *clank* was usually in the start of drying 

I've had many 9 mm rounds go through complete wash and drying.  Whooops.  Haha

The *clank* *clank* *clank* was usually in the start of drying 

I've had many 9 mm rounds go through complete wash and drying.  Whooops.  Haha

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The *clank* *clank* *clank* was usually in the start of drying 

I've had many 9 mm rounds go through complete wash and drying.  Whooops.  Haha

Did they shoot?

Did they shoot?

It takes a lot of heat to cause a round to fire.  Temperature would have to exceed 400 degrees, which would also cook your laundry! 

A clothes drier normally operates in the range of 125 - 135 degrees F  within the low/medium/high settings.

I've tried to force myself to put any ammo I find in my pockets on my dresser or in the safe -- anywhere but leaving it in my truck or bag.  Once I used a Camelback pack after a range trip to go to another outdoor even.  Found 3 rounds in one of the pockets.

It happens.

I used to have only one backpack, and I switched the contents out anytime i needed to use it. I was at the airport once trying to go through security. I was emptying my bag of all the electronics when a single round of 9mm fell out, and landed between the rollers on the conveyor belt. Must've been from the last time I went to the range. I was able to grab it before anyone saw, besides my wife. Heard it the whole plane ride. Dont remember what I did with it, maybe shoved it in my pocket. But I almost passed out I was so scared...

Was it the *clank* *clank* *clank* during the spin cycle that gave it away?    I’ve done that too.

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The clank clank was in the dryer.
Guess how I know?

It takes a lot of heat to cause a round to fire.  Temperature would have to exceed 400 degrees, which would also cook your laundry! 

A clothes drier normally operates in the range of 125 - 135 degrees F  within the low/medium/high settings.

I meant after being run in the washing machine (water log)

I sometimes place the wet brass next to the dryer exhaust after running it in the ultrasonic cleaner, gets it nice and dry
I wonder if you put some brass in a laundry bag and run it through the wash, how clean it would get

Did they shoot?

Yup.  Shot just fine.  Was nice and shiny.