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73-Captain · July 16, 2009, 03:04 PM

"... I saw two houses burned that weren't burned last week. It happens..."

And NEITHER of these 2 houses burned because of smokeless powder stored in the houses. So what was your point?

"...the wife and two children were burned to death."

Most likely NOT. Although the bodies may have burned, death was unlikely NOT from burning to death.

"What do you suppose would happen if 10 or more pounds of smokeless powder were involved..."

IF properly stored, 10 pounds of powder would not be much of a problem.

Unless you are one of those morons who stores your primers in a ammo can (with the lid on and latched) or other heavy metal box that converts the contents into a BOMB, I would not worry about fighting a fire with 10 pounds of primers in the house.

Like "oneounceload" said, "...the worst fire call they had to respond to was a garage fire, because you NEVER knew what was in there...". I've been to worse types of fires but at a residencial fire I'd agree, you never know what you are going to encounter at a garage fire or outside storage shed!

Storing powder and primers in a residence IS safe. In many ways it may be much safer than storing them outside. You do have to use common sense and as "Farmland" pointed out, there are regulations for SAFE storage of 20 pounds and even 50 pounds INSIDE a home. These regulations are usually based on tests and experience. And, yes also based on prior mistakes and accidents, that has shown what is and is not safe.

One of the safest places to store primers and powder IS in the basement of a home. Besides fire and heat going UP, during a fire your basement is likely going to be the coolest and wettest place in your home!!!

C.

July 16, 2009, 03:04 PM	#8
73-Captain Junior member Join Date: December 14, 2007 Posts: 199	Inside Storage "... I saw two houses burned that weren't burned last week. It happens..." And NEITHER of these 2 houses burned because of smokeless powder stored in the houses. So what was your point? "...the wife and two children were burned to death." Most likely NOT. Although the bodies may have burned, death was unlikely NOT from burning to death. "What do you suppose would happen if 10 or more pounds of smokeless powder were involved..." IF properly stored, 10 pounds of powder would not be much of a problem. Unless you are one of those morons who stores your primers in a ammo can (with the lid on and latched) or other heavy metal box that converts the contents into a BOMB, I would not worry about fighting a fire with 10 pounds of primers in the house. Like "oneounceload" said, "...the worst fire call they had to respond to was a garage fire, because you NEVER knew what was in there...". I've been to worse types of fires but at a residencial fire I'd agree, you never know what you are going to encounter at a garage fire or outside storage shed! Storing powder and primers in a residence IS safe. In many ways it may be much safer than storing them outside. You do have to use common sense and as "Farmland" pointed out, there are regulations for SAFE storage of 20 pounds and even 50 pounds INSIDE a home. These regulations are usually based on tests and experience. And, yes also based on prior mistakes and accidents, that has shown what is and is not safe. One of the safest places to store primers and powder IS in the basement of a home. Besides fire and heat going UP, during a fire your basement is likely going to be the coolest and wettest place in your home!!! C.