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ClemBert · July 22, 2009, 10:23 PM

Since the fire marshall seems to think 12 lbs of Pyrodex is a good limit at your storefront what do you think about just keeping 5 lbs on site. Keep the rest at home in your basement. When you sell a pound just remember to bring an extra can from home.

Most people aren't going to want to buy 25 lbs of BP. In fact, most people will be happy with 1 lb as long as they have easy access to it and it doesn't cost a fortune per can. What do you think about selling it for $17 a can? If you can sell 7 cans a month that might be your break even point...$300 BATF annual fee plus what else? What do you sell 1 lb of Pyrodex for and what do you pay for it?

July 22, 2009, 10:23 PM	#90
ClemBert Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	Since the fire marshall seems to think 12 lbs of Pyrodex is a good limit at your storefront what do you think about just keeping 5 lbs on site. Keep the rest at home in your basement. When you sell a pound just remember to bring an extra can from home. Most people aren't going to want to buy 25 lbs of BP. In fact, most people will be happy with 1 lb as long as they have easy access to it and it doesn't cost a fortune per can. What do you think about selling it for $17 a can? If you can sell 7 cans a month that might be your break even point...$300 BATF annual fee plus what else? What do you sell 1 lb of Pyrodex for and what do you pay for it?