How many reloaders store their powder in a wooden box?

I actually do. I have a WW2 grenade box fixed to my wall, and added a shelf in it. There are no regulations for it, but I have little kids, so EVERYTHING is under lock and key!
 
legi0n said:
yes, the regulations changed and the wooden box is no longer a requirement.
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No this is
If the storage unit does not meet the above requirements ( for detached from dwelling), the propellant powders may be kept in a lockable secure bin; however, the storage limit is reduced to 10 kilograms gross weight.

Bin to be constructed using non-sparking materials;
Which to me is still wood or anti static plastic which is real crazy money to buy. I fluked mine used from a mine site where explosives were stored
 
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stubblejumper said:
I store both powder and primers in a wooden box, as per the regulations.
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Same here :) wood in small bin and anti static plastic in outdoor storage unit
I just shake my head at these guys that think it is so cool not to store as required. Little do they realise what could happen

My bud had his out in the open and on a shelf and got a flood in his basement in july 2012. Insurance company showed up to inspect the damage and did. Never said a word while they were there. Next thing he knew they cancelled his insurance and would not pay the claim stating he was not honest with them when he applied and had powder improperly stored and was reloading ammo in the basement
He got a lawyer fixed the 10 grand in damage himself and it will be 2 years this july and doesn't look like he is getting a penny.His mama is still beating on him
He is not LOL any more nor can you seen any sign of powder or reloading going on in the house
Even insurance companies that are cool with reloading will say as long as the components are stored according to regulations and seriously we don't need to be too talented to make up a locked wooden box if not you are just rolling the dice
Cheers
 
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304. (1) When propellant powder, percussion caps or black power cartouches are stored in a dwelling, they must be stored away from flammable substances and sources of ignition. People not authorized by the user must not be given unlimited access to the propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches.

That is all anything else refers to seperate storage unit not attached to your dwelling.
 
Mine is made with 3/4" ply fastened with brass screws with brass hardware and explosives written in bold letters like we are supposed to do.
The only thing I like about it is the smell when you open the box.
 
NShunter1254 said:
304. (1) When propellant powder, percussion caps or black power cartouches are stored in a dwelling, they must be stored away from flammable substances and sources of ignition. People not authorized by the user must not be given unlimited access to the propellant powder, percussion caps or black powder cartouches.

That is all anything else refers to seperate storage unit not attached to your dwelling.
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think you better look further into that one and pay attentions to the in a "suitable receptacle", the amount may not exceed 10 kg part

or better ask your insurance company and I will bet the farm they will drop you.
Been there and it is almost impossible finding an insurance company down here that is cool with powder and reloading in a home. That is why mine is outside
Cheers
 
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[h=6]Storage[/h] Licensed user
297. (1) A user who holds a licence must store their propellant powder, percussion caps and black powder cartouches in the magazine specified in their licence.
Separate storage
(2) A user must not store propellant powder and percussion caps in the same magazine.
Unlicensed user
298. A user who does not hold a licence must store their propellant powder, percussion caps and black powder cartouches in a dwelling or a storage unit and ensure that the requirements of sections 299 to 304 are met.

  • Note: Subsection 279(2) provides that users must store small arms cartridges in accordance with sections 280 and 281.
Percussion caps
299. (1) Percussion caps must be stored in their original packaging.
Note: These Regulations do not limit the number of percussion caps that may be stored in their original packaging in a dwelling or a storage unit.
Smokeless powder
(2) Smokeless powder must be stored in its original container or in small arms cartridges.
Black powder
(3) Black powder must be stored in its original container, in small arms cartridges or in black powder cartouches.
Maximum quantity
300. The maximum quantity of propellant powder that may be stored by a user at any one time under sections 301 to 303 is reduced by the quantity of any propellant powder that the user is storing under section 375 and any quantity that they are storing under section 389.
Detached dwellings
301. The maximum quantity of propellant powder that may be stored at any one time in a detached dwelling, or in a storage unit attached to a detached dwelling, is 25 kg of which no more than 10 kg may be black powder.
 
NShunter1254 said:
[h=1]NRCAN, Handloading & Explosives Act[/h] Date:
Wednesday, April 7, 2010


I suggest the nfa should update there website to keep up with 2014 changes
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date doesn't matter I just gave that to check the sections applicable
since it hasn't changed that I have seen if it has please share
it cannot just be placed on a shelf in a home commom sense alone would put it in a suitable spark proof what ever bin, container which is a wooden something
Cheers
 
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Sturdy 2" Plywood and brass hardware (except the lock). Ostentatious warning stickers in case the commissars from the government want to nit pick over the letter of the storage regs. Mind you, I built this before they changed, so admittedly it's overkill, but since I also use it to store ammo on the shelf below the powders, it keeps my kids from getting into it.




 
3macs1 said:
date doesn't matter I just gave that to check the sections applicable
since it hasn't changed that I have seen if it has please share
it cannot just be placed on a shelf in a home must be under 10kg and in a suitable spark proof what ever bin, container which is a wooden something
Cheers
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I give you the link to the new law,I sent you the exact sections,Not sure how to make you understand.
 
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