Listeros:

>From: David Naumec <[log in to unmask]>

<snip>

>As long as there is no flame or as long as it is not
>stored in a plastic container [there is always a
>chance that static electricity could maybe maybe light
>it off] then you are fine.  It's usually not that
>volatile.

<snip>

Static electricty will not ignite black powder (or even modern smokeless
powder).

see

http://www.ctmuzzleloaders.com/ctml_experiments/sparks/sparks.html

Thomas Kavanagh, PhD
Seton Hall University Museum

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