Victory VCI® Handgun & Ammo Rust Prevention Storage Bags | 12"x18" | 9-Pack
Made in USA • Since 2009 • Woman-Owned • Texas HUB Certified • MIL-DTL-22020E Compliant Protect what's inside. Your gun case, safe, lockbox or ammo can performs important jobs. It may secure, carry, contain, organize or physically protect what you own. Those jobs matter. But security, padding, containment and organization do not automatically create a corrosion-inhibiting environment around exposed metal. Victory VCI® adds the missing inner protective layer. Place a clean, dry handgun or clean, dry ammunition inside the bag, properly close the open end and return it to the secure storage system you already use. Victory VCI® helps protect exposed metal against rust, tarnish and corrosion while it sits. Your storage system is the first layer. Victory VCI® helps protect what is inside. TWO EQUAL PATHS TO PROTECTION Handgun Storage Ammunition Storage Protect individual clean, dry pistols and revolvers inside gun cases, safes and lockboxes. Protect and organize clean, dry ammunition inside ammo cans, safes and cabinets. Primary benefit: condition protection, readiness and less worry while the handgun sits. Primary benefit: corrosion protection, organization, identification and preparedness while ammunition sits. Best for backup handguns, collection pieces, inherited firearms and handguns not accessed every week. Best for bulk purchases, hunting loads, reserve ammunition, inherited supplies, specialty loads and hard-to-find calibers. HANDGUN STORAGE — PROTECTED WHILE IT SITS Handguns often spend far more time sitting in storage than they do being carried, handled or used. Victory VCI® Handgun Storage Bags create a dedicated protective enclosure around each stored handgun. This helps protect exposed metal while allowing the owner to continue using the gun case, safe or lockbox already trusted. Designed for Backup handguns Collection pieces Inherited firearms Seasonal-use handguns Pistols and revolvers not accessed every week Individual handgun protection inside a larger safe Storage inside hard cases, soft cases and lockboxes How to store a handgun Place the unloaded, clean, dry handgun inside a Victory VCI® bag, properly close the open end and return it to the secure gun case, safe or lockbox already being used. Victory VCI® bags are designed for use around common firearm metals, finished wood grips and polymer components when properly used. YOUR GUN CASE AND YOUR VICTORY VCI® BAG PERFORM DIFFERENT JOBS Foam provides valuable padding and impact protection, but it is not itself an active corrosion-protection system. Under some storage conditions, foam and enclosed case materials may retain humidity near exposed metal. Victory VCI® adds a corrosion-inhibiting environment around the clean, dry handgun inside that case. Same Gun Case. Better Storage Setup. AMMUNITION STORAGE — PROTECT AND ORGANIZE WHAT'S INSIDE Ammunition may sit for months or years after it is purchased. Bulk purchases, hunting loads, reserve ammunition, inherited supplies, specialty loads and hard-to-find calibers deserve more than simple containment. Victory VCI® bags help protect exposed cartridge metals against rust, tarnish and corrosion while keeping stored ammunition divided into manageable groups. Use separate bags to organize ammunition by Caliber Manufacturer Load or bullet type Bullet weight Lot number Purchase group Range, hunting, reserve or specialty use Place clean, dry ammunition inside the bag, keep the original identifying information with the corresponding cartridges, properly close the opening and store the bag inside an appropriate secured ammo can, safe or cabinet. Your ammo can stores and contains it. Victory VCI® helps protect and organize what is inside. YOUR STORAGE PRODUCTS PERFORM DIFFERENT JOBS Storage Product Primary Job Gun case Padding, transport and physical protection Safe or lockbox Security and access control Ammo can Containment, organization and physical protection Victory VCI® bag Corrosion-inhibiting protection around exposed metal inside Victory VCI® does not replace your gun case, safe, lockbox or ammo can. It completes the storage system by adding targeted corrosion protection around the metal inside. KEEP THE AMMUNITION. KEEP THE ORIGINAL DETAILS. Factory ammunition boxes preserve important information, including the caliber, manufacturer, load, bullet weight, product number and lot number. The cardboard outer box itself does not create active corrosion-inhibiting protection around exposed cartridge metals. Victory VCI® Bulk-Ammunition Method Remove the clean, dry cartridges from the outer cardboard carton. Tear off the original box end panel or identifying section. Place that clean, dry panel inside the Victory VCI® bag with the corresponding ammunition. Properly close the bag. Place the closed bag inside an appropriate secured ammo can, safe or cabinet. This keeps the original manufacturer information with the cartridges without requiring the full outer box to remain with the ammunition. The retained panel may include Caliber or cartridge designation Manufacturer and product name Bullet weight Load or bullet type Product number Lot number or production code The ammunition remains identifiable and easier to trace back to the original manufacturer information. Keep the ammunition. Keep the original details. Leave the bulky outer box behind. NINE BAGS. MORE WAYS TO PROTECT WHAT YOU OWN. Each retail package includes nine individual 12″ × 18″ Victory VCI® bags. That gives customers the flexibility to create separate protective enclosures instead of relying only on one large shared storage area. Handgun Uses Ammunition Uses One bag for a backup handgun Separate range ammunition from reserve ammunition One bag for a collection piece Divide ammunition by caliber or load One bag for an inherited or rarely used firearm Keep hunting and specialty loads separate Separate bags for individual handguns inside a safe Separate older purchases from newer purchases Remaining bags for magazines or smaller firearm parts Keep different manufacturers or lots from becoming mixed Nine bags give you nine separate protective storage zones. WHAT FITS IN A 12″ × 18″ VCI STORAGE BAG? The 12" × 18" size is built around two core uses: a single handgun with room for magazines, or a working quantity of loose or boxed ammunition. Common Uses Include: One handgun with 1-2 magazines A handgun plus holster or cleaning kit A full box of ammunition (50rd) Several partial boxes of the same caliber Loose cartridges transferred from bulk packaging Small parts, optics, or accessories when the bag isn't in handgun or ammo use PLACE. CLOSE. STORE. PLACE Begin with a clean, dry handgun or clean, dry ammunition. Place the item inside the Victory VCI® bag. When transferring ammunition from factory cartons, place the original identifying end panel inside the bag with the corresponding cartridges. CLOSE Choose the closure method that fits the storage setup: Fold and tuck for frequent access Tie or tape for seasonal storage Heat seal for long-term vault storage Closure materials are not included. STORE Return the properly closed bag to the secure gun case, safe, lockbox, ammo can or cabinet already being used. The bag does not need to be vacuum sealed. It does need to be properly closed so the corrosion-inhibiting vapor can remain within the enclosed space. PLACE. CLOSE. STORE. HOW VICTORY VCI® WORKS VCI stands for Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor. VCI protection is built directly into the heavy-duty 4 mil polyethylene film. After the open end is properly closed, the film releases corrosion-inhibiting vapor throughout the enclosed space. The vapor helps form an invisible protective layer on exposed ferrous and nonferrous metal surfaces, including surfaces that are not in direct contact with the film. This creates a corrosion-inhibiting environment that helps protect exposed handgun and cartridge metals against rust, tarnish and corrosion while stored. Victory VCI® bags are designed for 3+ years of protection when properly used and closed. MADE IN USA. TRUSTED SINCE 2009. Victory VCI® bags are manufactured in the United States by Victory Plastic, Inc. The product is designed for customers who want a simple, repeatable corrosion-protection step for handguns and ammunition that may sit unused for extended periods. Made in USA Manufactured by Victory Plastic, Inc. Nine 12″ × 18″ bags Heavy-duty 4 mil VCI polyethylene MIL-DTL-22020E compliant Designed for 3+ years of protection Reusable when clean, dry, undamaged and capable of being properly closed Open-top construction with multiple closure options Protect what you bought. Organize what you store. Put it away protected. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specification Final Detail Product Victory VCI® Handgun & Ammunition Rust Prevention Storage Bags Bag size 12″ × 18″ Quantity 9 bags per retail package Material 4 mil VCI polyethylene Color Translucent blue Construction Open top Closure methods Fold and tuck, tie or band, tape or heat seal Closure materials included No Protection duration Designed for 3+ years when properly used and closed Compliance MIL-DTL-22020E compliant Country of origin Made in USA Reusable Yes, when clean, dry, undamaged and properly closable Part number VB12X18 UPC 860001941098 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I keep a handgun from rusting while it is in storage? Make sure the unloaded handgun is clean and dry. Place it inside a Victory VCI® 12″ × 18″ bag, properly close the open end and return it to the secure gun case, safe or lockbox already being used. The bag creates a dedicated corrosion-inhibiting environment around exposed metal and helps protect the handgun against rust while it sits. Can a handgun rust inside a gun safe or quick-access lockbox? Yes. A safe or lockbox provides valuable security and access control, but it does not automatically create a dedicated corrosion-protection enclosure around every stored handgun. Victory VCI® bags allow individual clean, dry handguns to be enclosed separately inside the safe or lockbox. Can I store a handgun in a foam-lined case for an extended period? A foam-lined case provides important padding and physical protection. However, foam is not itself an active corrosion-control system, and under some conditions enclosed case materials may retain humidity near exposed metal. Place the clean, dry handgun inside a properly closed Victory VCI® bag before returning it to the foam-lined case. What is the difference between a Victory VCI® bag and a fabric gun sock? A fabric gun sock and a Victory VCI® bag may perform different jobs. Many fabric gun socks are primarily used to help reduce scratches, handling marks and contact between stored firearms. Materials and treatments vary by manufacturer. A properly closed Victory VCI® polyethylene bag creates an enclosed corrosion-inhibiting environment around exposed metal. VCI protection is built into the film and helps protect surfaces throughout the enclosed space while the handgun sits in storage. Can Victory VCI® bags be used around common handgun materials? Victory VCI® bags are designed for use around common firearm metals, finished wood grips and polymer components when properly used. For electronic optics, batteries, adhesives, specialized lens coatings, unusual finishes or manufacturer-specific compatibility questions, follow the equipment manufacturer's storage guidance. Can ammunition tarnish or corrode inside an ammo can? An ammo can provides strong containment and physical protection, but closing the lid does not automatically create active corrosion protection around exposed cartridge metals. Victory VCI® bags work inside the ammo can by creating a corrosion-inhibiting environment around the clean, dry cartridges. Should ammunition remain in factory boxes or be transferred? For the Victory VCI® bulk-ammunition storage method, remove clean, dry cartridges from the outer carton and place them into separate Victory VCI® bags for containment and organization. Tear off the original box end panel or identifying section and place it inside the bag with the corresponding cartridges. How do I keep the original caliber and lot information with loose ammunition? Tear off the factory-box end panel or identifying section containing the caliber, manufacturer, load, bullet weight, product number and lot information. Place that clean, dry panel inside the Victory VCI® bag with the corresponding cartridges. This keeps the ammunition identifiable and easier to trace back to the original manufacturer information. How should I organize bulk ammunition inside an ammo can? Use separate Victory VCI® bags to divide clean, dry ammunition by caliber, manufacturer, load, bullet weight, lot, purchase group or intended use. Range ammunition, hunting loads, reserve ammunition and specialty calibers can each be stored in separate bags inside the same secured ammo can or cabinet. What is the best way to store ammunition long term? Store clean, dry ammunition in a cool, dry, secured location inside an appropriate container such as an ammo can, safe or cabinet. Using properly closed Victory VCI® bags inside that storage system adds a corrosion-inhibiting environment around exposed cartridge metals while helping keep ammunition divided and organized. Do I need a silica-gel packet inside each Victory VCI® bag? No additional desiccant packet is required inside a properly closed Victory VCI® bag. VCI and silica gel work differently. Silica gel absorbs water vapor from the air, while VCI helps form a corrosion-inhibiting protective layer on exposed metal surfaces. Begin with clean, dry handguns or ammunition and use the bag inside an appropriate storage system. Does a Victory VCI® bag need to be airtight or vacuum sealed? No. The bag does not need to be vacuum sealed. Properly close the open end by folding and tucking, tying or banding, taping or heat sealing so the corrosion-inhibiting vapor can remain within the enclosed space. Which closure method should I use? Fold and tuck for frequent access. Tie or tape for seasonal storage. Heat seal for long-term vault storage. Closure materials are not included. How long do Victory VCI® bags provide protection? Victory VCI® bags are designed for 3+ years of protection when properly used, closed and stored. Can Victory VCI® bags be reused? Yes. A bag may be reopened and reused when it remains clean, dry, undamaged and capable of being properly closed. Inspect the bag before reuse, especially around the opening and any points that may have contacted sharp sights, edges or metal components. Can Victory VCI® bags be used in a humid garage, basement or seasonal cabin? Yes. Victory VCI® bags can add corrosion protection in storage areas that experience humidity and temperature changes, including garages, basements and seasonal cabins. Start with a clean, dry handgun or clean, dry ammunition, properly close the bag and place it inside the secure storage system already being used. Avoid standing water, direct leaks, severe condensation, excessive heat and unsecured storage. Always follow applicable laws and firearm- or ammunition-manufacturer storage guidance. Do Victory VCI® bags replace a gun safe, lockbox or ammo can? No. Victory VCI® bags are not locking devices, legal transport cases, theft deterrents or replacements for responsible secure storage. The safe, lockbox, gun case or ammo can and the Victory VCI® bag perform different jobs: security and physical protection outside, corrosion-inhibiting protection around exposed metal inside. Are Victory VCI® bags made in the USA? Yes. Victory VCI® bags are manufactured in the United States by Victory Plastic, Inc. Are these bags MIL-DTL-22020E compliant? Yes. Victory VCI® bags are MIL-DTL-22020E compliant. Do you offer bulk, dealer or wholesale pricing? Yes. Case quantities are available through our Bulk Cases collection. Dealer, distributor, range, armory and other business inquiries can be submitted through our Wholesale Dealer Program page or by contacting Victory VCI®. Victory VCI® Long Gun Bags are also available. Do these bags ship internationally? This retail 9-pack ships within the United States. International orders are available in case quantities through the Handgun & Ammunition Bags — Case of 25 listing. IMPORTANT STORAGE NOTE Always follow applicable laws, responsible secure-storage practices, ammunition-manufacturer guidance and firearm-manufacturer instructions. Victory VCI® helps protect exposed metal against corrosion but does not repair existing damage or guarantee ammunition performance. Victory VCI® Storage Instructions Begin with clean, dry items and properly close the Victory VCI® bag before placing it into your preferred storage system. Clean and dry stored items before placing them inside the bag. Place items inside the Victory VCI® bag. Close the bag using the preferred closure method. Store inside an appropriate secure storage system. Closure Methods Closure Method Recommended Use Fold and tuck Frequent access Tie or band Seasonal storage Tape Seasonal storage Heat seal Long-term vault storage Closure materials are not included. Victory VCI® Helps Protect What Matters Victory VCI® bags provide corrosion-inhibiting protection for clean, dry metal items during storage. 3+ years of protection when properly used, closed and stored No oils, sprays or coatings required Made in the USA MIL-DTL-22020E compliant Designed for organized storage Victory VCI® technology helps create a corrosion-inhibiting environment around exposed metal surfaces inside the enclosed bag. Protect the condition of what you own. Protect what you worked to acquire. PUT IT AWAY PROTECTED A gun case secures and carries it. An ammo can holds and organizes it. Victory VCI® helps protect the exposed metal inside. Use the same nine 12″ × 18″ bags for clean, dry handguns or clean, dry ammunition. Properly close each bag and place it inside the secure storage system you already trust. Protect the condition of what you own. Protect what you worked to acquire. Need more than one 9-pack? Shop Bulk Handgun & Ammunition Storage Bags.