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NavyLT · March 22, 2009, 09:54 PM

First of all this link you posted:

http://boston.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pr...poss021009.htm

Was in reference to a felon possessing 1000 .50 cal shell casings. That has nothing to do with black powder or black powder guns. Shell casings are a component of modern, centerfire ammunition.

Second, yes, black powder is on the list of explosives, however, as stated in Federal regulations, a quantity of less than 50 lbs used for sporting purposes is specifically NOT considered possession of an explosive. Use in a black powder rifle or pistol is a sporting purpose.

March 22, 2009, 09:54 PM	#15
NavyLT Junior member Join Date: January 25, 2006 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 1,719	First of all this link you posted: http://boston.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pr...poss021009.htm Was in reference to a felon possessing 1000 .50 cal shell casings. That has nothing to do with black powder or black powder guns. Shell casings are a component of modern, centerfire ammunition. Second, yes, black powder is on the list of explosives, however, as stated in Federal regulations, a quantity of less than 50 lbs used for sporting purposes is specifically NOT considered possession of an explosive. Use in a black powder rifle or pistol is a sporting purpose.