Black Powder shipping.
Does aynone know the rules on buying black powder sporting propellant in case lot qty's. Have heard the feds have come out with new rules.
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It is an explosive and has to be shipped as such. It requires of course lots of extra fee's and that the shipper I think have a hazmat license. I'll look for the specific rules and post them if I find them.
Well, I wouldn't bother going through the post office:
http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pub52.htm
quote:341.11 Class 1 Divisions
Hazard Class 1 has six divisions as follows:
a. Division 1.1 consists of explosives that have a mass explosion hazard. Examples are black powder, nitroglycerine (desensitized), dynamite, most types of torpedoes, and mercury fulminate.
b. Division 1.2 consists of explosives that have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard. Examples are certain types of fireworks, some types of detonating fuses, and some types of ammunition.
c. Division 1.3 consists of explosives that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast or minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard. Examples are sodium picramate, some liquid and solid propellants, and some rocket motors.
d. Division 1.4 consists of explosives that present a minor blast hazard. Examples are common fireworks, toy caps, empty primed grenades, and some small arms ammunition.
e. Division 1.5 consists of very insensitive explosives that have a mass explosion hazard. Examples are type E blasting agents, some type B blasting agents, and very insensitive explosive substances.
f. Division 1.6 consists of extremely insensitive articles that do not have a mass explosion hazard.
341.12 Class 1 Compatibility Codes
Each division in Class 1 is further assigned a compatibility group code. The compatibility code consists of one letter (A-H, J-L, N, or S) that is positioned after the division number (e.g., 1.1A, 1.2C, 1.4S, etc.) and refers to the transportation and storage controls necessary to prevent potential hazards. See 49 CFR 173.52 for a more detailed description of the Class 1 compatibility codes.
341.2 Mailability, Packaging, and Marking
Explosives are generally prohibited from mailing under 18 U.S.C. 1716. The following conditions apply to the mailing of explosives:
a. International Mail. All explosives are prohibited.
b. Domestic Mail via Air Transportation. All explosives are prohibited.
c. Domestic Mail via Surface Transportation. Generally, explosives are prohibited. The only exceptions are for Division 1.4S toy propellant devices and safety fuses that have been approved by the Manager, Business Mail Acceptance, USPS Headquarters, Washington, DC prior to mailing as stated in 341.22 and DMM C023.2.0.
341.21 Nonmailable Explosives
Nonmailable explosives found in the mailstream must be immediately reported in accordance with POM 139.117.
Nonmailable explosives include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Common Fireworks. Fireworks are classified as Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.4 explosives depending on the degree of hazard. Fireworks include roman candles, skyrockets, helicopter-type rockets, cylindrical and cone fountains, pyrotechnic wheels, illuminating torches, firecrackers, salutes, and combinations of items that are designed to produce any of the aforementioned types of effects. All types of fireworks are prohibited from mailing.
b. Fuses. Fuses are classified as Division 1.3 or 1.4 explosives depending on the degree of hazard. All types of fuses (except safety fuses as permitted under 341.22) are prohibited from mailing.
c. Small Arms Ammunition. Ammunition is classified as a Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.4 explosive depending on the degree of hazard. Ammunition that is regulated as a Class 1 explosive and designed to be fired from a pistol, revolver, rifle, or shotgun, as well as associated primers and blank cartridges (including those designed for tools) and propellant powder for use in any firearm, is prohibited from mailing.
Torpedo's???? LOL!
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I buy BP in case lots all the time. It adds extra to the shipping due to hazmat charges and can only be shipped by ground service. An indvidual can buy and have in their possession 50 lbs, 2 cases, for personal use. You need a magazine to store it in of which an old frig with a chain and lock around it will work. If you get over 50 lbs then you need a license for BP and an ATF approved magazine to store it in. Now that is here in KY so your state regulations may be stricter! Check your state/local law as well as federal law.
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