https://www.regulations.gov/document/ATF-2023-0001-0001
`Anyone read this new rule for application to individuals in reloading?
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`Anyone read this new rule for application to individuals in reloading?
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...smokeless powder is not an explosive, it's classified as a "propellant."
Smokeless powder is classified as HAZMAT 1.3/1.4 Explosive.
Smokeless powders designed for use in small arms ammunition are exempt from regulation under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40 and the regulations in 27 CFR Part 555. Packaging that readily identifies the smokeless powder as being designed for use in small arms ammunition may help in determining whether it is entitled to the exemption. Smokeless powder designed for use other than in small arms ammunition, and explosive products such as squibs, fireworks, theatrical special effects, or other articles that may contain smokeless powders, are regulated and must be stored pursuant to the regulations at 27 CFR 555, Subpart K – Storage.
mehavey said:Smokeless, unfortunately, is 1.4
https://www.hazmattool.com/info.php?...=UN0509&c=1.4C
Hence my statement about the government creating confusion and FUD (fear, uncerainty, and doubt). The gummint knows that if they create enough confusing laws and regulations, eventually they'll be able to find amehavey said:Something is vey topsy-turvy when Black Powder is designated Cat-4 (flammable solid) rather than CAT-1 (explosive).
Read the Smokeless powder MSDS:
I forget who's "rule of logic" it is, but there is one that basically states that one should not assign malicious intent to acts that can be explained by simple ignorance or carelessness, absent other evidence.