• ATF TO IMPLEMENT SAFE EXPLOSIVES ACT . . . On January 24, 2003 ATF will officially begin implementation of the Safe Explosives Act of 2002. This new statute imposes additional controls on the sale and possession of explosives used for commercial purposes. These changes do not affect the current requirements for the acquisition of black and smokeless powder. Permits are not required for the purchase of smokeless powder used in small arms ammunition. In the case of black powder, permits are not required when it is being used for cultural and or sporting purposes and the purchase involves quantities of less than 50 lbs. On January 24th, additional categories of persons prohibited from possessing explosives, including illegal aliens and non-immigrant aliens, go into effect. Effective May 24, 2003, persons desiring to acquire commercial explosives intrastate will be required to obtain and have in their possession a new limited user permit or other user permit, both of which are issued by ATF. The new limited permit restricts the holder to six receipts of explosives in a calendar year. Those receiving explosives more than six times per year are required to obtain the regular users permit authorized currently by law. For additional information, check the ATF Web site at www.atf.treas.gov, or contact ATF’s Public Safety Branch at (202) 927-7930.

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