Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles powder stock.

How much powder do you have on hand. Because of supply problems are you maintaining more than normal?

Enough that I don't worry when everyone else panics.

Thats where I'm at except would like a couple more pounds of RL 15 which is not hard to find. Is there a limit one can store in ones home?

Only if you have a fire.

As I understand it, you are limited to 4 pounds of BLACK POWDER unless you have a proper magazine. Although there are several recommendations regarding SMOKELESS powder storage in one's home, no one's been able to show me an actual enforceable legal statute stipulating a limit on smokeless in one's home.

I'm not saying one does not exist, just that no one's ever been able to produce one when challenged.

I have no powder at all...I gave it all away back in 2009, when SambObama was sworn into office...

When I find a powder for sale that I use regularly I buy it. Let's put it this way, I'm prepared for the 2015 elections and beyond.

I buy most powder from internet sources and since there is an extra shipping charge that covers several pounds, buying in quantity makes sense. This situation worked in my favor when the current shortages occurred since I had good stocks of my most used powders. Would like to tell you I was smart enough to anticipate the current shortages but luck played a much larger role than brain power.
To answer your original question, I have between 25 and 40 lbs on hand of various powders. There may be local fire department or municipal rules on how much you can store so if you live in the city you might casually ask a fireman.
The bottom line is that smokeless powder doesn't burn any faster than your average Christmas tree so I don't think you have to worry about it unless you live in a place like DC or NYC.

Dye, I don't think there are any 2015 elections. Muddy

The problem comes after a fire, getting your insurance company to pay out if you are over insurance guidelines.

During the fire, the fire crews may back way the heck off if they think there are "explosives" in the house (ya, I know, but they don't, necessarily).

10-3.7 Smokeless propellants intended for personal use in quantities not exceeding 20 lb (9.1 kg) may be stored in original containers in residences. Quantities exceeding 20 lb (9.1 kg), but not exceeding 50 lb (22.7 kg), may be stored in residences if kept in a wooden box or cabinet having walls or at least 1-inc. (25.4-mm) nominal thickness.

http://www.alliantpowder.com/getting_started/safety/storage_handling.aspx

David

Damn!

I bought enough 8lb kegs of what I use the most that I don't have to worry about the next election.

I have more than I probably need, but not as much as I want.

Powder is nothing, primers on the other hand.. 29 years a career firefighter and never had an incident where powder or any reloading component caused or added to the destruction of a structure fire. Ammo to, unless the weapon is loaded. Ammunition cooking off is not a hazard.

10-3.7 is probably exceeded by many. Especially in the present political climate. Now if I could find some Ramshot Big Game and Hunter ,16 lbs will take me over.

Same here.

National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269.


The National Fire Protection Association doesn't exactly sound like a legislative body.

I believe the NFPA is responsible for establishing minimum standard fire codes which can, of course, be made more stringent at the local level. I have no idea what authority they have for enforcement, if any. It was the only reference I could find, I shared....

David

They're not. Nor are their suggestions enforceable. However, if a local govt adopted them as local code then maybe there could be an issue.