If FedEx stops delivering Black Powder…

[PathfinderNC]

I was buying Black Powder on line and it struck me when choosing the delivery method that only FedEx will transport the Holy Black.
If this applies to every vendor of Black Powder, it looks ominous for us. Considering the current direction things are going, I am worried.

 

[Henry Miles]

Unless DOT or other govt agency forces them to stop, they are making good money on the hazmat charges. But who knows now, anything is possible. Bad thoughts for the morning!

 

[excess650]

It has been quite a while since I had cases of BP delivered, but it was always UPS back then. I ordered by phone, and let the vendor deal with shipping.

 

[Henry Miles]

UPS won't deliver it anymore. Only FedEx

 

[PathfinderNC]

It is evident that private companies and businesses are being pressured like never before to do as ‘encouraged’ and many are complying. It might be the back door approach to limiting availability and access.

 

[Ironoxide]

What a coincidence I've been waiting for black powder delivery for a while and I just got a text it'll arrive tomorrow.

Perhaps if FexEx stops delivering black powder it'll be similar for you to how we get it in Europe(Poland) . Online shops selling it have their own employees do delivery. They go around the country delivering to my area only few times per year, but it beats having to drive for entire day to get it in person.

There used to be "a guy" who sold black powder via normal post(illegally) here. He was caught a while ago. It was all over the news. Neighbours in his apartment building were not happy when it was discovered he had 300kg of powder in his flat just lying around.

 

[FishDFly]

Can think of worse things to have.

 

[tom_in_vt]

Then it’ll be time to make my own. I’m not shooting a substitute in my rifles if I can avoid it.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

I guess it's time to start figuring out where to stock it up and comply with local and Federal storage laws, 50 lbs. for sporting purposes should last me until I can't shoot anymore... better check that limit too....before I buy.

LD

 

[Spikebuck]

In a way, this situation highlights how important it is to support GOEX. They are the only manufacturer of black powder in the US. In a country the size of the US we will need a strong US-based black powder manufacturer like GOEX because if the commercial shipping capability were to cease, they would be in the best position to make trucking runs around the country to get the product to distributors/dealers.

I had not really thought about it this way before, but I've probably bought my last "foreign" powder. We need to strongly support our own US manufacturer.

 

[tom_in_vt]

Agreed, Goex and their Olde Eynsford brand for me.

 

[Elkhorse]

Like everything, if they can't ship it people will just start making their own. Study up and it won't seem like a big issue down the road.

 

[Mule333]

In a way, this situation highlights how important it is to support GOEX. They are the only manufacturer of black powder in the US. In a country the size of the US we will need a strong US-based black powder manufacturer like GOEX because if the commercial shipping capability were to cease, they would be in the best position to make trucking runs around the country to get the product to distributors/dealers.

I had not really thought about it this way before, but I've probably bought my last "foreign" powder. We need to strongly support our own US manufacturer.

Wish I could find GOEX! Everywhere I look it's SOLD OUT!

 

[Bassdog1]

I have been making it a point not to run low when I use around 5 lbs I resupply and rotate my stock.

 

[ARMY]

Wish I could find GOEX! Everywhere I look it's SOLD OUT!

a dealer in winchester virginia google it, have to make an appointment. fair price, I bought 2 cans of Goex $22.00 each

 

[ord sgt]

There used to be "a guy" who sold black powder via normal post(illegally) here. He was caught a while ago. It was all over the news. Neighbours in his apartment building were not happy when it was discovered he had 300kg of powder in his flat just lying around.

 

[ord sgt]

a dealer in winchester virginia google it, have to make an appointment. fair price, I bought 2 cans of Goex $22.00 each

I bought some Goex FFFg ($20/lb) and Schutzen FFFg ($18/lb) at NMLRA headquarters. Members only

 

[Tumbledown]

Why did UPS stop? As a commom carrier, can they legally refuse?

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Lesson here is to do business with Fed-ex and not UPS. Hit their bottom line...

 

[PathfinderNC]

FedEx has it’s issues, too.
My shipment left Indiana for North Carolina. It’s currently in Oregon…