Price of powder .

[WALT53]

Hey I was just wondering if any knows what the price of powder in Alberta might be in 2025. Thanks

 

[Beaverman2]

Hey I was just wondering if any knows what the price of powder in Alberta might be in 2025. Thanks

Question is can you FIND any?! I have a good friend who has to come across the border from Port Alberni BC to find powder.

 

[yonderin]

Question is can you FIND any?! I have a good friend who has to come across the border from Port Alberni BC to find powder.

I suspect part of the problem is storage requirements. I don't know how many but some gun stores quit selling BP due to that.

Last time I bought at a gun show, we had to go out to the guy's trailer. He told me of one case where a fellow tried bringing in an empty can. Security shook it, of course there was a few grains in it, and they lost their freaking mind. I forget whether it was a show organizer or a gun cop who had to come over and throw water on the fire.

Seems there was always some available at gun shows but sometimes at unbelievable prices.

Any idea what hoops your friend has to jump through? I regularly travel to the U.S. so an interesting idea. Certainly wouldn't be a regular thing but when times get tough.....

 

[Beaverman2]

I suspect part of the problem is storage requirements. I don't know how many but some gun stores quit selling BP due to that.

Last time I bought at a gun show, we had to go out to the guy's trailer. He told me of one case where a fellow tried bringing in an empty can. Security shook it, of course there was a few grains in it, and they lost their freaking mind. I forget whether it was a show organizer or a gun cop who had to come over and throw water on the fire.

Seems there was always some available at gun shows but sometimes at unbelievable prices.

Any idea what hoops your friend has to jump through? I regularly travel to the U.S. so an interesting idea. Certainly wouldn't be a regular thing but when times get tough.....

He can cross the border with 5 lbs max per person so he usually has 10lbs when the wife travels to rondy with him, he actually has a tougher time getting his rifles back home sometimes, depends on how new the Canadian border agent is, he has educated a couple dozen over the past 30 years as he carries all the necessary paper work and also has the particular laws that cover the prescribed antiques? I think that's what your laws call muzzleloaders? for backup to counter overzealous or arrogant ego trip god syndrome border agents!

 

[yonderin]

Yes, the border agents aren't necessarily well versed in some matters. Coming back one time I stopped in and asked about bringing back a flintlock. It didn't take the guys long but they did have to look it up.

Glad I decided to check in advance and not a spur of the moment purchase. The wrong agent might have gotten a "little overbearing".

 

[WALT53]

I suspect part of the problem is storage requirements. I don't know how many but some gun stores quit selling BP due to that.

Last time I bought at a gun show, we had to go out to the guy's trailer. He told me of one case where a fellow tried bringing in an empty can. Security shook it, of course there was a few grains in it, and they lost their freaking mind. I forget whether it was a show organizer or a gun cop who had to come over and throw water on the fire.

Seems there was always some available at gun shows but sometimes at unbelievable prices.

Any idea what hoops your friend has to jump through? I regularly travel to the U.S. so an interesting idea. Certainly wouldn't be a regular thing but when times get tough.....

Where would a guy find out the rules of bringing a few cans of powder across the line .thanks

 

[yonderin]

Where would a guy find out the rules of bringing a few cans of powder across the line .thanks

According to Natural Resources and CBSA you can import 8 kg in containers no larger than 500g for personal use without a permit.

However, non-residents of the U.S. may not purchase ammo or components. There may be a permit available, I've not researched that.

 

[WALT53]

According to Natural Resources and CBSA you can import 8 kg in containers no larger than 500g for personal use without a permit.

However, non-residents of the U.S. may not purchase ammo or components. There may be a permit available, I've not researched that.

Are they the same out fit you have register your gun at in Edmonton .thanks

 

[yonderin]

Are they the same out fit you have register your gun at in Edmonton .thanks

I have no doubt the Border Service Agency records and turns over the serial numbers of absolutely any and all firearms being brought in. Even if flintlock or antique.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I was chatting with one of the guys at a shoot last summer and he said he takes powder to the US for shoots but cannot bring it back, either shoot it all or be prepared to leave it behind, maybe sell it, not sure. Also said no issue taking flinter to US and back again as long as proper papers are done. I have never tried it.

 

[WALT53]

I was chatting with one of the guys at a shoot last summer and he said he takes powder to the US for shoots but cannot bring it back, either shoot it all or be prepared to leave it behind, maybe sell it, not sure. Also said no issue taking flinter to US and back again as long as proper papers are done. I have never tried it.

I’ll bet tha would be Canada customs that wouldn’t let him bring it back.thanks

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Yes that's what he said, the US guys couldn't care less about taking flinter into the states, but Canada Customs pays close attention and you have to be prepared and do your homework. The powder is a definite no-no coming back into Canada.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Things will be much better when we are the 51st state.