Stores on the west coast have NOT carried black powder in the entire almost 20 years I have been shooting. I found only One firing range that carried it with a "1 lb per customer" limit.
HOWEVER; that does not mean it can't be got.
Further; I have never seen glass trade beads, brain tanned hide, breeches, or even good felt wide brim hats on Any sporting goods shelves - but that never kept me from obtaining any.
FURTHER; I have never seen any Flints on any local shelves either.
I find the idea that 'I have to use something else because my local store don't carry it' a rather redundant and misinformed idea.
Oh, and YES, it is an insurance issue. I have spoken with Several store managers and they all have confirmed this...most recently in Idaho.
It comes from the government labeling 'Black Powder' as an "Explosive" but all other powders are labeled as merely "Propellants".
I guess a ton of Smokeless and 3-7 wont blow you up and you can't make pipe bombs with it....(I will refrain from commenting further)
Buckel up, order 5 pounds, you will be set for a good while and Enjoy the magnificent world of Flintlock and Percussion without all the aggravation...and save all the gas and wear and tear of multiple trips!
Oh, and sorry @Ryanlpuckett , I miss read earlier post and thought you were closer, was going to offer assistance with removing the ball and offer you some powder while you wait for your order. If you do ever get out this way give me a holler!
HOWEVER; that does not mean it can't be got.
Further; I have never seen glass trade beads, brain tanned hide, breeches, or even good felt wide brim hats on Any sporting goods shelves - but that never kept me from obtaining any.
FURTHER; I have never seen any Flints on any local shelves either.
I find the idea that 'I have to use something else because my local store don't carry it' a rather redundant and misinformed idea.
Oh, and YES, it is an insurance issue. I have spoken with Several store managers and they all have confirmed this...most recently in Idaho.
It comes from the government labeling 'Black Powder' as an "Explosive" but all other powders are labeled as merely "Propellants".
I guess a ton of Smokeless and 3-7 wont blow you up and you can't make pipe bombs with it....(I will refrain from commenting further)
Buckel up, order 5 pounds, you will be set for a good while and Enjoy the magnificent world of Flintlock and Percussion without all the aggravation...and save all the gas and wear and tear of multiple trips!
Oh, and sorry @Ryanlpuckett , I miss read earlier post and thought you were closer, was going to offer assistance with removing the ball and offer you some powder while you wait for your order. If you do ever get out this way give me a holler!