ATF Binary Exploding Targets ruling BATFE

[DVSmith]

Thanks for posting that!

[hermosabeach]

If you plan on using Tannerite, you might want to print a copy for your range bag....

May 29, 2012
Binary Exploding Targets
Are a Blast -- And Regulated by BATFE

(GunReports.com) -- ATF has recently received inquiries about the applicability of the Federal explosives law to binary exploding targets.

However, when the binary components are combined, the resulting mixture is an explosive material regulated by ATF. Accordingly, all such exploding targets must be stored in an explosives storage magazine as prescribed in the applicable regulations, unless they are in the process of being used.
Further, mixing the binary components together constitutes manufacturing explosives. Persons manufacturing explosives for their own personal, non-business use only (e.g., personal target practice) are not required to have a Federal explosives license or permit. However, individuals or companies must obtain a Federal explosives manufacturing license if they intend to engage in the business of manufacturing explosives for sale or distribution, or for their own business use. Such business uses include manufacturing binary targets for demonstration or product-testing purposes.
Licensed manufacturers of exploding targets are subject to Federal record-keeping requirements and must comply with regulations concerning records of manufacture or acquisition, distribution, exportation, use, inventory and daily summaries of magazine transactions.
In addition, a Federal explosives license or permit is required for the transport of explosive materials. Therefore, a person must obtain a Federal explosives license or permit if they mix binary exploding targets and subsequently transport them to a shooting range or to any other location.
For further information, please contact the Explosives Industry Programs Branch at EIPB@ATF.gov or 202-648-7120.

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