Storing black powder

[Tyockell18]

I usually store it near the wood stove so it doesn't get damp

Yeah it works good for blowing out the Creosote as well!

 

[mrclean89]

That's right haha never have to sweep the chimney!

 

[flashman]

I would reccomend that you contact the MNR office in your area to confirm. They are your best source of info on what is legal or not.

Well, not really. The Ontario MNR's area of responsibility is the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, not Firearms or Explosives Act issues. The best source of clarification on Firearms Act matters is the CFC, and NR Can for the Explosives Act. I'm surprised they answered the question at all and didn't direct you to CFC or NRC - see #141 here http://www.outdoorontario.net/AskMNR/mnrfaqgame.html

Although the answer they gave you here is certainly legal, it is not in any way actually a requirement. There is no requirement for ammunition or powder to be locked up while in transport. The sole requirement for firearms and ammunition in transit is that the firearm be unloaded. There is also no legal requirement for ammo or powder to be locked up while being stored if stored separately from the firearm.

 

[flashman]

It is impossible to comply with the act. To put it simply try and find a brass padlock anywhere in Canada.

Not a requirement of the current Explosives Act. It was updated in 2013; the CSSA site is out of date and incorrect.