Industry Updates Archive

February 2010

Written by Jason M. Wong Tuesday, 09 February 2010 00:00

Hopefully, you survived the 2010 SHOT show in good order. Personally, I'm still battling the annual SHOT Show cold that I seem to catch and bring home every year. I don't have much to report on ATF this month, but there's LOTS of new information from the U.S. State Department.

As usual, I welcome your suggestions, comments, and concerns. If you wish to discuss any of these items, please do not hesitate to call or email.

ATF Update

ATF Releases the annual List of Explosives:

The Department of Justice must publish and revise the explosives list annually, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 841. The 2009 list does not contain any new terms. However, ammonium perchlorate composite propellant (frequently used in model rocketry) has been removed from the list.

ATF notes that the list is comprehensive, but is not all-inclusive. An explosive material may not be on the list, but may still be within the coverage of the law if it meets the statutory definitions. The 2009 list may be found here: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-45.pdf

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