I have some old .22 LR shells that I'd rather not fire off in any of my own guns. A buddy's dad gave them to me almost 10 years ago, and they were looking pretty ratty back then. I know how NOT to dispose of them, like a fire or trash compactor, but what is the proper way?

Also, I have some ammo I bought (new) in the mid-90's. All is stored clean and dry in the safe. Remington and Lellier & Bellot .270 win., some UMC 9mm, and 7.62 x 39 from UMC, Lellier & Bellot, Norinco (China North), and some that just says "made in Russia" (from a gun show of course) . And misc .22 LR.

So wadda ya think, is this stuff OK to shoot? (was it ever?) Or should I retire some of it with those old .22 shells? Maybe make a point of firing it all off over the next year or so? It all looks OK to me - on the outside.

I need to get out and do some shooting more often so this doesn't happen any more.