Powder Magazine

[johnfrommd]

Before the covid, when I could find powder, I kept it in a plastic storage container in the woods. I do the same with my 50 gallons of gasoline. The powder was kept in a plastic bag that was purged of air. I kept both smokeless and BP and never experienced any degradation. The boxes never get direct sunlight so the temp never gets excessive.

If lightening strikes, it will probably hit a tree and go to ground before hitting the containers. But even if they went off, I'd only lose a few poplar trees.

 

[Woody Morgan]

Just for the record, BATF can go get stuffed.

wm

 

[Ames]

Plastic cans, open shelf, in the barn go phooooph, not boom. I'm not worried.

 

[FiremanBrad]

For some entertaining research, I looked into what was required for insurance and regulations to be a black powder dealer. Pages upon pages........

Give us the shorthand version?

 

[dave951]

Give us the shorthand version?

Distance to occupied structures- dwelling and business
type of construction- stout walls, flimsy roof to direct any blast upward
non sparking materials
security
zoning
record keeping requirements plus frequent BATF visits for verification

insurance wants all of the above plus lots of money

 

[towgunner11h]

Powder Storage Safes - mainepowderhouse.com

This is how I store my BP. It is made of metal, and has two locks. It meets all safety requirements. There is nothing wrong with a wood storage container, but it should be painted red. One thing to note is my storage safe is on casters, which can come in pretty handy.

I use that as well.

 

[hanshi]

In the past I've kept the original cans inside a large plastic drink cooler which is very portable and in the basement. But now the very few cans of powder I have are sitting on an open wooden shelf in the basement. But the shelf itself is tucked away from everything else.

 

[Ragged Edge]

Powder Storage Safes - mainepowderhouse.com

This is how I store my BP. It is made of metal, and has two locks. It meets all safety requirements. There is nothing wrong with a wood storage container, but it should be painted red. One thing to note is my storage safe is on casters, which can come in pretty handy.

I have essentially the same thing ( 2 big wheels) with an upright handle to tip and boogie, that was purchased in 1980 when I ran a small BP shop. Holds about the same amount of 1-lb. cans/jugs. I store everything on hand in there that will fit. No neighbors close enough to cause concern. I don't lose any sleep over it.

 

[Cattywompuss]

Wait until you have a stuck ball....

Been there already twice in my life. One was the first MLer I bought myself almost 20 years ago and let sit up with pyrodex in it, and the other, well, it wasn't a stuck ball so much as a failure to ignite the main charge.

 

[deerstalkert]

i keep mine on three shelves next to the wood stove.
one shelf for the Kno3
one shelf for the sulfur
one shelf for the charcoal.
no worries.

 

[david w]

This thread is really going south!

 

[deerstalkert]

Give us the shorthand version?

a Proctologist with a colonoscopy fetish with his hand in your pocketbook.

 

[david w]

a Proctologist with a colonoscopy fetish with his hand in your pocketbook.

And where is his finger? This thread is going further south by the minute!

 

[Boston Bill]

Powder Storage Safes - mainepowderhouse.com

This is how I store my BP. It is made of metal, and has two locks. It meets all safety requirements. There is nothing wrong with a wood storage container, but it should be painted red. One thing to note is my storage safe is on casters, which can come in pretty handy.

Cool. I have one very similar. Haven’t used it in years.

 

[Boston Bill]

I have essentially the same thing ( 2 big wheels) with an upright handle to tip and boogie, that was purchased in 1980 when I ran a small BP shop. Holds about the same amount of 1-lb. cans/jugs. I store everything on hand in there that will fit. No neighbors close enough to cause concern. I don't lose any sleep over it.

Same for me except I had a small unmentionables shop. Description sounds like mine also. It’s red with white lettering.

 

[FishDFly]

Much like LGBT folk at Gay pride marches ......

How many here have had their house catch on fire?

Ask your local fire chief what happens to black powder in a fire.

It does no explode, this has been beat to death over the years.

If it so dangerous, why do you have it on your property?

 

[deerstalkert]

How many here have had their house catch on fire?

Ask your local fire chief what happens to black powder in a fire.

It does no explode, this has been beat to death over the years.

If it so dangerous, why do you have it on your property?

but but but, yer gonna burn yer eyebrows off just reading the label!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cattywompuss]

How many here have had their house catch on fire?

Ask your local fire chief what happens to black powder in a fire.

It does no explode, this has been beat to death over the years.

If it so dangerous, why do you have it on your property?

Well, I have alcohol on my property and it is more dangerous than a violent convict. We take precautions in life, and risk. Risk can be mitigated, which is why I only drink two days a week now.

 

[johnfrommd]

Well, I have alcohol on my property and it is more dangerous than a violent convict. We take precautions in life, and risk. Risk can be mitigated, which is why I only drink two days a week now.

 

[Coinneach]

How many here have had their house catch on fire?

Ask your local fire chief what happens to black powder in a fire.

It does no explode, this has been beat to death over the years.

If it so dangerous, why do you have it on your property?

Because if we didnt have some stored at home, retirement would be mundane and boring.....