I just opened my last delivery of an 8# jug of powder and noticed it had the "Explosive" hazmat sticker on it. If this is now classified as "Explosive" and not "Flammable Solid" (highly flammable) this may be why powder is going through the roof.
A few years ago during the Obama Administration, we (all across this nation) got this issue quelled. We thought. If this came up again, it was not done LEGALLY! There was no public announcement or input as to changes (The Obama Administration also tried to dodge this). Any change to policy and procedure of the Federal Regulations must be put out and given a time period for public observation and input.
FWIW, this classification really kicks us in the nuts, because as competition shooters, we are no longer allowed to store unlimited amounts of smokeless powder if this has been reclassified,
A few years ago during the Obama Administration, we (all across this nation) got this issue quelled. We thought. If this came up again, it was not done LEGALLY! There was no public announcement or input as to changes (The Obama Administration also tried to dodge this). Any change to policy and procedure of the Federal Regulations must be put out and given a time period for public observation and input.
FWIW, this classification really kicks us in the nuts, because as competition shooters, we are no longer allowed to store unlimited amounts of smokeless powder if this has been reclassified,