I thought so. Do they realize that a gallon of gas has a higher fuel load and explosive potential... not to mention its volatile.
There you go being silly already trying to inject logic into MD laws lol
I thought so. Do they realize that a gallon of gas has a higher fuel load and explosive potential... not to mention its volatile.
So there is a loop hole or is that another case were the regulations cover retailers and not individuals disposing of unneeded powder? Or is this people hoping not to get caught?
You can't put gas in ammo and expect it to work.
I find this limit interesting. In NC I ordered 16#s at a time (one hazmat fee spread over a larger order). I remember friends ordering 25# drums. does this stem from fire code or a means to control private ammunition production?
So there is a loop hole or is that another case were the regulations cover retailers and not individuals disposing of unneeded powder? Or is this people hoping not to get caught?
Most states/jurisdictions follow the National Fire Code that allows individuals to store up to 20 pounds of powder in a one inch thick wooden box attached to a wall. For larger amounts a magazine of some type is required.
In Maryland it is a (stupid) means of limiting possession of "explosives" but not ammo production since there is no limit on ammunition possession.
So there is a loop hole or is that another case were the regulations cover retailers and not individuals disposing of unneeded powder? Or is this people hoping not to get caught?
I'm pretty sure that smokeless powder is not considered an explosive. It's a propellant. Black Powder IS considered an explosive though.
Smokeless powders are classified as, typically, division 1.3 explosives under the UN Recommendations on the transportation of Dangerous goods – Model Regulations, regional regulations (such as ADR) and national regulations (such the United States' ATF).
NFPA 495
Explosive Materials Code
Chapter 11
Small Arms Ammunition and Primers, Smokeless Propellants,
and Black Powder Propellants
I'm pretty sure that smokeless powder is not considered an explosive. It's a propellant. Black Powder IS considered an explosive though.
It is classed as an explosive. It is stored and shipped under the requirements for explosives.
The document linked has the appropriate parts of NFPA 495, which is the standard for Explosive Materials.