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.

Who is affected by federal explosives law?

What changes were brought about by the Safe Explosives Act?

Does the law make some classes of persons ineligible to receive a federal explosives license or permit?

Are there classes of persons to whom the distribution of explosive materials by licensees is prohibited?

What other distributions of explosive materials by licensees and permittees are prohibited?

Does federal law prohibit certain persons from receiving or possessing explosive materials?

May a licensed manufacturer, importer or dealer distribute explosive materials to non-licensees and non-permittees?

Does federal law provide penalties for purchasers who give false information at the time of purchasing explosive materials?

Is the theft of explosive materials, as well as the possession of stolen explosive materials, a federal crime?

Who must report to ATF any theft or loss of explosive materials?

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