Been trying to buy a can of Goex ffffg for my flintlock. Found out that it is illegal for a retailer to ship it to NJ. It's illegal to buy it out-of-state and bring it into the state. Called almost every gun shop in south Jersey - nobody carries it because of the expensive permits that are required. Finally found a shop about an hour away that still sells black powder. Drove right over there, and almost passed out when I saw the price: $54.95 per pound!!!! Shop owner told me he pays $9,000 in permit fees to sell powder per year. And he said when his current stock is sold, he doesn't know when or IF he will be able to get more. Also told me to keep the receipt because I might be getting a visit from the Feds!
I had no choice but to buy it. No other options. Oh well, a pound of priming powder should last me a loooong time!
Moral of the story: stay out of the Peoples Republic of New Jersey.
