Hello, i am a person that worries a good deal and i want to make sure i am taking steps that are reasonably safe to store blackpowder, 777 and white hots.

All my bp is in plastic containers. I plan to put everything (including caps) in a type 4 indoor storage container that i saw online (about 200 bucks). I am then going to keep the box in a plastic outdoor storage chest. (The kind of chest people use to store lawn supplies. The chest will be shut but not locked. The chest will be about 20 yards from nearest house.

Thoughts? Any other reasonable plans that i can take that would protect my family, house or any firefighters in the event of an emergency? Thanks.

I will never try to talk someone out of taking safety precautions but my powder is lined up on the shelf in my basement.

Black and Subs on one shelf, smokeless across the room on another.

I think your set up will work fine. Just keep moisture in mind. Powders hate moisture.

keep it dry and cool and don't tell the fire dept i hear in some states they might not put a fire out if they think you have that stored

Thanks everyone for the help

Actually the safety rules I have read require you to keep caps and primers in a separate place as they ignite at a much lower temperature in case of fire.

Yes... moisture would be my main concern with what you intend to do unless you live in a VERY dry climate. I do not, therefore my powder is stored in my 44 gun Fort Knox safe which I keep a dehumidifier rod going in. I have a large sticker on the door which states, "Warning Black Powder" which is supposed to deter potential thieves from trying to torch the lock...

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