Black Powder Designation

[TexasMac]

It’s been a few years since I purchased black powder, having picked up 3 cases of Swiss 1.5Fg a little over 6 yrs ago. So I purchased a case directly from the importer, Schuetzen Powder Energetics Inc., at the recent Texas State BPCR match & did not have to pay the hazmat fee. Knowing that the ATF considers it an explosive, at least they did at one time; I was surprised to see "FLAMMABLE SOLID" red & white striped labels on the box covering the "EXPLOSIVE" designation. I was curious enough to call the importer & spoke with James Kirkland. James indicated that the ATF still considers it an explosive but back in the ’70 the shipping designation was changed to FLAMMABLE SOLID if it’s shipped in 25lb cases or less.

Wayne

[Gamerancher]

Well it is a flammable solid, just burns really fast!!!!

[Glen Ring]

Wayne...there are no places in Oklahoma to buy swiss powder. Where in Texas can a buy some Swiss powder?

[BFD]

Glenn,

http://schuetzenpowder.com/find-a-distributor/

You can sometimes buy it at a match as well if you know a dealer will be attending and arrange in advance.

[Kenny Wasserburger]

Most people just order a case,

Have it shipped to your front door, or if you can catch a powder dealer at a match, no shipping or Hazmat then. Bit cheaper.

KWASSERBURGER

[Rockridge]

Selling True Black Powder requires a license known as an FEL, Federal Explosives License. Your local FFL, no matter the class, 01-07, can not legally sell True Black Powder.

Sales of Black Powder SUBSTITUTEs (Pyrodex for example) are handled similar to Smokeless powders.

As far as shipping is concerned, Both Black Powder (and Primers for example), are shipped under the ORM-D Classification. (Other Restricted Materials- Class D) thus requiring the Hazmat fee.

Hope this helps....

Ed
Rockridge

[TexasMac]

Wayne...there are no places in Oklahoma to buy swiss powder. Where in Texas can a buy some Swiss powder?

Glenn,

The places closest to you are:

Travelers Antiques & Trading
100 Duncan
Claude TX, 79019
806-679-9016
travelersantiquesandtrading.com

Powder Valley Inc
17295 151st Rd
Winfield KS, 67156
800-227-4299
powdervalleyinc.com

Powder Inc
400 Co Rd 3455
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-0005
powderinc.com

Wayne

[beltfed]

Just got a notice that Powder Valley has a sale going
beltfed/arnie

[Glen Ring]

Thanks Wayne...those places are just right for Jeanne and I to have a day trip.
Be safe,

[buffalocannon]

Have ordered BP from three or four places over the last 20 years. I now just order from Buffalo Arms. He has been the most reliable for me.

[TexasMac]

Have ordered BP from three or four places over the last 20 years. I now just order from Buffalo Arms. He has been the most reliable for me.

And has the lowest price if you order case quantities.

Wayne