General Questions - Explosives

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These questions are intended to help you gain a better understanding of explosives-related issues. You can also find the latest federal explosives regulations in our Rules and Regulations section.

After conducting an inventory of our explosives on hand, we noticed one case of dynamite missing. After double checking all DSMTs, invoices and delivery sheets, we still cannot reconcile the discrepancy. What are we required to do?

May ATF conduct warrantless inspections of licensees’ and permittees’ records of explosives materials, stocks of such materials, and magazines?

Will ATF investigate accidents involving explosive materials?

Is black powder subject to regulation under federal explosives laws?

Is small arms ammunition subject to regulation under federal explosives laws?

Are binary explosives subject to regulation under federal explosives laws?

Does ATF have any regulations governing the actual transportation of explosive materials?

Are common or contract carriers required to obtain a federal explosives license or permit to transport explosive materials?

What is the Explosives List?

May a person under the age of 21 be lawfully employed by an explosives business and lawfully receive, possess and use explosive materials on behalf of the business?

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