Re: There's Just No Way This Is Legal



The fact that you haven't been shut down yet is proof enough.. lol.

Maybe you have connections, or ridiculous luck.

"Survivalops" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello everyone, I was just browsing through google on searches regarding
> the so called " M-80 " kits on my website. Lets clear some things up on
> this issue.
>
> First off, For those of you who do not know, They are not M-80's. M-80's
> have been federally banned for quite sometime now. I guarentee that you
> will not ever find a M-80 with a manufactures label on it...Because that
> is a felony. These are survival crackers, Sold in binary form ( 2 part )
> as signaling//maritime distress signals. You can also use them for
> agriculteral purposes.
>
> Now, Take a look at the CPSC's regulations on fireworks, Here is a direct
> quote:
>
> " In a regulation that went into effect December 6, 1976, the U.S.
> Consumer Product Safety Commission lowered the permissible charge in
> firecrackers to no more than 50 milligrams of powder. In addition, these
> amended regulations provide performance specifications for fireworks other
> than firecrackers intended for consumers use, including a requirement that
> fuses burn at least 3 seconds, but no longer than 9 seconds. All fireworks
> must carry a warning label describing necessary safety precautions and
> instructions for safe use."
>
> My survival crackers have a manufacturing label on them saying just this
>
> !!Warning Explosive!!
> Legal for Agricultural//Survival purposes only! Must be used same time
> when combining powders. Or stored in a type 2 magazine to comply with CFR
> storage rules. This product may NOT be sold in mixed form. For
> safety//legal reasons do not add more than 50 milligrams per device.
>
> Now that was just the product label, Here is the set of instructions that
> comes along with the survival kit.
>
> INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING BINARY SURVIVAL CRACKERS, READ CAREFULLY
>
>
> 1. Place fuse in tube ½ inch. Be sure to cut fuse to a safe length. Drill
> hole in tube just large enough for the fuse to fit snug. Insert fuse
> FIRST. Do not attempt to drill into tube after powder is added. It is
> advisable to glue fuse into place to avoid leakage.
> 2. Place one " end plug " in the end of the tube and glue tight with
> household quick-dry glue of your choice.
> 3. add 25 Milligrams of white KCLO4 explosive grade "A" powder into tube
> 4. Add 25 milligrams of star molecule. Military grade, Gray powder to the
> survival cracker tube (GRZ B POWDER ) DO NOT PRE-MIX POWDER AND FUNNEL
> INTO TUBE. EXPOSED POWDER COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELECROSTATIC DISCHARGE
> IGNITION ( ESD )
> 5. Place top plug into cracker tube using a dowel to help seal it
> accurately and easily
> 6. Turn cracker slowly in order to mix contents. Do not shake violently.
> Turn slowly for 30 seconds.
> 7. Never hold in hand when lighting. Place on hard flat surfaces with no
> rock/gravel. Light fuse, get away. Use for ONLY survival purposes only.
> Any other use could lead to criminal charges and civil penalties.
>
>
> Pending potential future federal/state or local laws, It may be necessary
> to obtain either a federal or state permit to manufacture ANY explosive
> material. At this time of writing it is legal to manufacture fireworks and
> explosives for non-commercial use, research and development and hobby
> purposes provided the explosive does not " Enter Commerce ". It is up to
> the individual to research and know all the possible laws that may effect
> there chosen activity. For legal and safety reasons, we recommend that you
> use no more than 50 milligrams of explosive composition in any cracker
> tube. Never use anything other than cardboard or paper tubing for building
> these items, Since it is against federal law to make an explosive that is
> designed to throw harmful particles.
>
> SURVIVALOPS.COM Your only store for BINARY SURVIVAL CRACKERS!!
>
> Now I shudder whenever I hear the word M-80, I shudder whenever I hear the
> words M-80 kits, Because folks, Those are illegal and the BATF//CPSC will
> put the smack down. These survival crackers are no different then the
> birdbombs you can purchase, Only difference is those come pre-made, Which
> is why they are labeled 1.4E ( Agricultural definition ) Those are
> required to be labeled as such for shipping purposes. However, There is no
> law saying that you cannot sell potassium perchlorate and aluminum powder
> along with tubes and endplugs.
>
> Now, having been doing this for 2 years, I would be more than happy to be
> proven wrong about this issue. I'll stop here for right now, I have more
> information, But this is enough reading for one night.
>
> Thanks,
> Charles Gossett
> Survivalops.com
>
>


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