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mykeal · July 22, 2009, 08:32 PM

You can buy black powder on line in any increment from 1 to 50 lbs depending on the supplier. Here's a chart from a survey I did of internet based retail suppliers back in February. The prices are delivered at your door, so they include hazmat fees and delivery charges:

In order for you to sell it you will need an excise tax license from BATFE; I believe is $300/year. Storage requirements are locally set, usually by either the fire marshal or construction codes. In general you will need a lockable magazine capable of storing up to 50 lbs. Insurance requirements are negotiable and vary widely. I've heard many people say the hassle isn't worth it. I find the argument specious, but I can't fault it; I don't sell it either, so who am I to say someone else is being truculent. But then, I'm not trying to run a retail business, so I must be an expert....

July 22, 2009, 08:32 PM	#85
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	You can buy black powder on line in any increment from 1 to 50 lbs depending on the supplier. Here's a chart from a survey I did of internet based retail suppliers back in February. The prices are delivered at your door, so they include hazmat fees and delivery charges: In order for you to sell it you will need an excise tax license from BATFE; I believe is $300/year. Storage requirements are locally set, usually by either the fire marshal or construction codes. In general you will need a lockable magazine capable of storing up to 50 lbs. Insurance requirements are negotiable and vary widely. I've heard many people say the hassle isn't worth it. I find the argument specious, but I can't fault it; I don't sell it either, so who am I to say someone else is being truculent. But then, I'm not trying to run a retail business, so I must be an expert....