Guest lilcrackshot Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 My dad refuses to let me get a muzzleloader because he says having cannisters of black powder is dangerous. How dangerous is it really? And how do you properly store powder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Re: How dangerous is it really How your dad feels about black powder could be from past experiences or what he has heard about it. To start with, there is no need for cannisters of powder, when it only one will last a long time. You can also agree to shoot triple-7 pellets or Pyrodex pellets (even safer). Black powder is very hard to find now, so almost all shooters are using a black powder substitute, which is classified as a propellant instead of an explosive. If you stop and think of the danger of a 1 lb. canister of powder in case of a house fire; I would say that a can of plain old hair spray, or a bottle of rubbing alcohol is more dangerous. There are also many other inflammable common cleaners around the house that are more dangerous than the powder. Powder should be kept in a cool dry place in the home, and it is relatively quite safe to keep around for years. ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Re: How dangerous is it really Like Popgun mentioned, you don't have to use black powder. Most people do not. Some states have such tight restrictions that dealers do not carry black powder. Pyrodex, Triple 7, American Pioneer, and others are not black powder. They are substitutes and are classified as flamable solids, not explosives. Black powder is classified as an explosive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest holt525 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Re: How dangerous is it really its pretty safe just my .02 if he wont let you use black powder use pellets if your state allowes you to and dad gives it the OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Re: How dangerous is it really I have shot the old fashioned black powder for bout 18 years now, only witnessed one accident , but have heard other stories. The newer substitutes are very safe. How old are you? Does your dad shoot ml's? You MUST use caution when loading/handling ml's, or ANY gun for that matter. Handling powder isn't the dangerous part, it's improper loading techniques that are where the accidents usually come in. Maybe if you reason with your dad and ask him to teach you and agree to not shoot it without him...let him keep the powder until you go to shoot with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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