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Mine is out in my shed, but sealed in an ammo can. Probably make a pretty big bang if it goes off, but a blown up shed is better than blown up house. My Pyrodex and 777 are also out there. I think the law says must ship in wooden crate which would keep the pressure low if there is a problem.
 
A good sealed bag with dessicant is a good idea too, that the reason I use the ammo can, it seals up tight.
 
One more now….🥴

Ya beat me too it RR…

Cold in the South again..😬

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It doesn't matter how any of us store it, what matters is seeing if your state or local municipality has any requirements or guidelines. Failure to follow them can result in civil or criminal liabilities in the event of a mishap, and problems with your insurance.

NY, for example, allows a maximum of 5 lbs and requires it be in original containers or powder horns, and those in a wood box with 1/2" thick walls, painted red, marked "Low Ex" in white or yellow letters 4" high. Said box must be located in a basement or ground floor, no less than 10' from an exterior entry.
 
It doesn't matter how any of us store it, what matters is seeing if your state or local municipality has any requirements or guidelines. Failure to follow them can result in civil or criminal liabilities in the event of a mishap, and problems with your insurance.

NY, for example, allows a maximum of 5 lbs and requires it be in original containers or powder horns, and those in a wood box with 1/2" thick walls, painted red, marked "Low Ex" in white or yellow letters 4" high. Said box must be located in a basement or ground floor, no less than 10' from an exterior entry.
Damn I'm glad i don't live in NY. Lol.
My black powder is mostly in my garage, with a few cans in the entertainment room closet.
Howdy from Texas.
 
It doesn't matter how any of us store it, what matters is seeing if your state or local municipality has any requirements or guidelines. Failure to follow them can result in civil or criminal liabilities in the event of a mishap, and problems with your insurance.

NY, for example, allows a maximum of 5 lbs and requires it be in original containers or powder horns, and those in a wood box with 1/2" thick walls, painted red, marked "Low Ex" in white or yellow letters 4" high. Said box must be located in a basement or ground floor, no less than 10' from an exterior entry.
Too many rules.
 
Damn I'm glad i don't live in NY. Lol.
My black powder is mostly in my garage, with a few cans in the entertainment room closet.
Howdy from Texas.
Me, too. I moved to Maine a year and a half ago. Constitutional carry, bought an unmentionable handgun at a show with just a background check, have even done a parking lot trade. MUCH different up here! 😉
 
On top of my wood stove in a cardboard box right next to the matches, butane cigarette lighters, propane cylinders, and lawn mower gas.

Yeah, there's a couple threads on this already.......:p
 
I worry more about the gas in the car in the attached garage, and lawn mower, and fuel for the lawnmower and the fuel for the chain saw and the grill gas and the acetylene and oxygen tanks and the Mapp gas and smokeless powder.

After all of them finish burning I will start worrying about the BP.
 
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