So what was the outcome of this thread - smokeless (nitro) powder must now be stored in a wooden box?
While some randomer at BASC might have a personal view, that's not what the HSE guidance says and it does explicitly include smokeless powder in its definitions.
Change in powder storage regulations
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Re: Change in powder storage regulations
Haven't seen anything to the contrary. Is a kitchen cupboard, made of chipboard stuff that kitchen cupboards are, could that be defined as a wooden box?
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
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Re: Change in powder storage regulations
I think the outcome is that no one has or will be prosecuted for using common sense.
Oh.. And any wooden box will do.
Quote my feo:
"i'm phoning about your explosives licence"
Me: "yes"
"have you got a wooden box"
Me: "yes"
"ok"
Me: "where should i put the box?"
"in a cupboard"
Me:" ok"
Mark
Oh.. And any wooden box will do.
Quote my feo:
"i'm phoning about your explosives licence"
Me: "yes"
"have you got a wooden box"
Me: "yes"
"ok"
Me: "where should i put the box?"
"in a cupboard"
Me:" ok"
Mark
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Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Have I missed something?
Just seen something about new legislation, all Nitro powder now needs to be stored in a wooden box the same spec as Black Powder,
anyone else aware of this??
Alan
Just seen something about new legislation, all Nitro powder now needs to be stored in a wooden box the same spec as Black Powder,
anyone else aware of this??
Alan
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Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
I think not.
I seem to recall this misinterpretation has been around for a while, in fact I'm sure it has been discussed on here before, a search might be in order.
What is your source?
I seem to recall this misinterpretation has been around for a while, in fact I'm sure it has been discussed on here before, a search might be in order.
What is your source?
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Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
A post of A local RFD facebook page offering them at cost price due to "changed legislation"
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Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Was it dated?
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Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
If the conditions have changed then it seem to be a very well kept secret.
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Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
Is the bottom of the Wife's Wardrobe OK?20series wrote:Have I missed something?
Just seen something about new legislation, all Nitro powder now needs to be stored in a wooden box the same spec as Black Powder,
anyone else aware of this??
Alan
True story....Friend used to practice dry firing his 9mm, hung a target on the end of his Wife's Wardrobe..
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Re: Storage boxes for Nitro powder??
This document was sent around to all members of my club... i've included the relevant sections
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H&SE, Explosive regulations 2014: Storage provisions
Appendix 7:
Section 2: Shooters powder includes both black powder and smokeless powder
Section 5: The containers of powder should be kept in a box constructed of plywood with a minimum thickness of 18mm and a maximum of 24 mm
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I'm not sure what misinterpretation can be had from that.....although there are some conditions about "separation distance requirements for keeping small quantities of shooters powder...." that may be a loophole...
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H&SE, Explosive regulations 2014: Storage provisions
Appendix 7:
Section 2: Shooters powder includes both black powder and smokeless powder
Section 5: The containers of powder should be kept in a box constructed of plywood with a minimum thickness of 18mm and a maximum of 24 mm
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I'm not sure what misinterpretation can be had from that.....although there are some conditions about "separation distance requirements for keeping small quantities of shooters powder...." that may be a loophole...
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