Powder Storage?

Lets see now. It just so happens I've detonated one pound cans of black powder in my former life. It was Goex 2fg.
You definately will burn your house down really, really quick if one pound of that stuff blows in a closet. The blast damage will be a might more than you expect, but the fire will be worse.
I blew up a 2 gallon can of gasoline in the trunk of a car and the damage and blast was far worse than the 1 pound of black powder.
2 gallons of gasoline has much more detructive power than a pound of black.
Either one going off in yer house will ruin your whole day. :cry:
I detonated 8 K pounds of ampho once. Now THAT was a real blast. :haha: :haha:

 

[musketman]

On the notes stated by many members above about storing BP in the house, should the fire department be notified where you store it as well?

If your house should ever catch fire (don't like to think about anyone loosing their house, but it does happen) the fire-fighters would have an advantage if they knew where the black powder was kept ahead of time, mostly to prevent loss of life...

However, we then would be required to store it in the same general area as well, so they wouldn't waste time looking for it...

Is notifing the fire department where you store black powder a good idea?

Is it any of their buisness where you keep it and how mush you have?

 

"Is it any of their buisness where you keep it and how much you have?"

Perhaps YES. Depending upon where you live and your local laws and regulations on the local level you MIGHT have a duty under law to report storage of explosive.

 

[musketman]

I would say it is their business on where you keep it, but not on how much you have, (providing it's under the maximum poundage allowed without a FFL or equivalent)

 

Generally speaking, I say NOTHING outside this forum about keeping black powder or caps, to ANYONE, EVER!

 

[Liver eatin’ Johnson]

Having personally experienced loosing almost everything in a house fire ( garage caught fire which then spread to our mobile home) , I can remember telling the firemen upon their arrival that there were several pounds of powder, caps,loaded ammo, and propane tanks in the garage as they were trying to put it out. They took it all in stride and did their jobs professionally. I could tell when the fire reached my reloading area by the muffled sounds of small explosions and continuous popping of the ammo. It was a sickening feeling to know years of work and memories were being whiped out before my eyes so I guess my point is whatever you decide to do, keep your loved ones safety in mind (obviously) and hope it never happens to you.

 

[roundball]

I promise you our government, particularly since the last 10 years of violence, Wacos, Ruby Ridges, 9/11, and anti-terrorism in general now, has vast computer resources running "keyword" search patterns 24x7x365 on Email, chat rooms, forums, etc, etc...IMHO, posting your personal details on public web sites like this forum is the last thing you should be doing.
In addition, I'm certain our own home terrorist groups like anti-gunners, anti-hunting, PETA, etc, etc, all have the opportunity to eavesdrop and send anonymous tips to governmental authorities, etc...just have to bring up "google" and search

 

roundball:
Ain't no doubt in my mind that every shooting talk board is viewed by lots of people not interested in our welfare and rights.
As for me I have UNDER the legal limit of 50 pounds and will keep it that way.
I still thing an old fridge with the motor, compressor etc. removed and a good pad lock installed would make a goon 'nuff magazine stored away from the house.
Wouldn't hurt to ground the thing in the unlikely event of a lightning strike which probably wouldn't set the stuff off anyway as it conducts electricity.

 

[bob1961]

would you have to put some sort of vent hole in the frige so it doesn't mold up on the inside like they do if you leave the door closed..........................bob

 

[roundball]

Uhmmmmmmmm...guess I could fix it and plug it in...talk about storing powder in a cool dark place ! ::