Legal - Safe Powder Storage
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Oh, and by the way - with how gun prices have sky-rocketed, you want to check your coverage on that too! I changed insurance companies recently and looked everything over closely for the first time in ages. The amount they cover automatically, without paying extra, is the same as it's been for twenty years, which was fine for me twenty years ago. Ironically, twenty years ago, I had a LOT more stuff, but the amount covered, without paying more, is about half of what I'd have to pay to replace it all.
Mitty38
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No problem with insurance, already explained.cant get any.... if people had read the posts.
. Not breaking any laws, (yet). Plan on not .
Will not be after this next purchase.
Checked.
Just looking for outside storage options, and a little iffy on going above where I am at in storage. + viability. So I can stay legal and safe. If... I decide to get more powder after this next purchase.
Not worried if some one knows I have a little gun powder. Being on the internet period, already "rattled the chain". Lets anyone reading with half a brain know that I have powder primers, and ammo.
They can also figure out what guns I have. Like why would I be casting 358311 of I did not have a 38 or 357revolver. Loading .223 to cycle in gas system, If I did not have an AR or a Mini etc
Local cops already have had my number for years. As I have taught a few to reload, and I shoot with the local sheriff.
He is the one that told me to ask about proper storage, and options other then my current set up, once I get close to passing 40lb. Seams no worries -legalities at all, till tipping 40 lbs.
. Not breaking any laws, (yet). Plan on not .
Will not be after this next purchase.
Checked.
Just looking for outside storage options, and a little iffy on going above where I am at in storage. + viability. So I can stay legal and safe. If... I decide to get more powder after this next purchase.
Not worried if some one knows I have a little gun powder. Being on the internet period, already "rattled the chain". Lets anyone reading with half a brain know that I have powder primers, and ammo.
They can also figure out what guns I have. Like why would I be casting 358311 of I did not have a 38 or 357revolver. Loading .223 to cycle in gas system, If I did not have an AR or a Mini etc
Local cops already have had my number for years. As I have taught a few to reload, and I shoot with the local sheriff.
He is the one that told me to ask about proper storage, and options other then my current set up, once I get close to passing 40lb. Seams no worries -legalities at all, till tipping 40 lbs.
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Mitty38
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Just did some research on powder deterioration. Basically modern smokeless powder, can take short term swings, at my local temperature (-5 to 110) range. If you know anything about Ohio weather it is always short term. And my local average temps are well within Ideal storage range.
So basically I am looking at building my shed with a high roof, insulating the roof, ventilating it well. To keep the barn from becoming an oven.
Then building a wooden cabinet. As was suggested in a previous post.
That will allow me to store another 30 lb. Outside.
And still be a few lbs under all the restrictions.
So now just need to figure out humidity control.
So basically I am looking at building my shed with a high roof, insulating the roof, ventilating it well. To keep the barn from becoming an oven.
Then building a wooden cabinet. As was suggested in a previous post.
That will allow me to store another 30 lb. Outside.
And still be a few lbs under all the restrictions.
So now just need to figure out humidity control.
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No problem with insurance, already explained.cant get any.... if people had read the posts.
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I read, @Mitty38 .
Mine was a general comment for others who are reading the thread - probably should have started another thread. I had meant to mention it before, but kept getting side-tracked.
Mitty38
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No problem. I just saw the thread going in a different direction then what I was after. Figured I would express all concerns in one post. So those who were reading could get the gist. I probably should have left "legally" out of the title. As that usually has about the same effect on gun forums as mentioning 80% "Glock"builds, or "bump stocks".
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Bret4207
At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
I read it all bud, just sayin' start local. Local gunshop is like;y to know who you need to talk to.No problem with insurance, already explained.cant get any.... if people had read the posts.
. Not breaking any laws, (yet). Plan on not .
Will not be after this next purchase.
Checked.
Just looking for outside storage options, and a little iffy on going above where I am at in storage. + viability. So I can stay legal and safe. If... I decide to get more powder after this next purchase.
Not worried if some one knows I have a little gun powder. Being on the internet period, already "rattled the chain". Lets anyone reading with half a brain know that I have powder primers, and ammo.
They can also figure out what guns I have. Like why would I be casting 358311 of I did not have a 38 or 357revolver. Loading .223 to cycle in gas system, If I did not have an AR or a Mini etc
Local cops already have had my number for years. As I have taught a few to reload, and I shoot with the local sheriff.
He is the one that told me to ask about proper storage, and options other then my current set up, once I get close to passing 40lb. Seams no worries -legalities at all, till tipping 40 lbs.
fiver
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they'll point you to the fire marshal who will point you to the NFPA website.
lot of the powder-bullet manuals simply quote the NFPA regs and state their 1" ply wood cabinets holding XX amount of powder being X [24 IIRC] feet apart unless separated by a 'fireproof' [AKA 2 sheets of dry wall] wall then they can be closer [like 10-12 IIRC] together.
lot of the powder-bullet manuals simply quote the NFPA regs and state their 1" ply wood cabinets holding XX amount of powder being X [24 IIRC] feet apart unless separated by a 'fireproof' [AKA 2 sheets of dry wall] wall then they can be closer [like 10-12 IIRC] together.
Mitty38
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What I figure if I build a cabinet out of a 1x8 pine in the barn. That Holds no more then 30lb. And keep my current mini fridge, in the house.With no more then 40lb. It will serve my purpose fine.While keeping me well within local and federal regs.
Elpatoloco
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I kept all my primers and powder in a sea container ( semi trailer, without wheels) in the Texas heat and cold for 8 years. It hasnt hurt anything as of yet. Had to be warm in there on the 110 degree days
I too love to reload ammo while bass fishing. It's like the best of both worlds. Fish don't seem to care if I take a break and load a couple hundred rnds of 44mags. Unlike my wife when I took a break in the middle of sex to load some 5.56. I came back later to finish and couldn't believe she was pi$$ed.
Elpatoloco
Active Member
Not at my house. My old lady is LUCKY. She gets the 2 fer 2 deal.
Two inches for two minutes. Not braggin. Just facts fellas
