The problem with ignoring a problem too long is that some problems, like the pile of dog manure on the porch, eventually cannot be ignored. We have in this country exactly one producer of black powder,,, and they have been out of production for a while now with half-hearted hopes that they will one day start production again. There are only a handful of online dealers, so it would be relatively simple for any government to force them out of business by simply banning imports and having another "accidental" fire. Think it can't happen? Just you wait...