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Buying, selling and storing explosives

The requirements to buy, sell and store industrial explosives, rocket motors and special purpose explosives depend on the type and quantity of explosives. You must be 18 or older to handle explosives unless exempted by the Explosives Act or the Explosives Regulations.

The following guidance is for anyone buying, selling and/or storing industrial explosives, rocket motors or special purpose explosives such as flares or reactive targets. For situations not covered here, including exemptions and conditions, consult the Explosives Regulations.

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Industrial explosives

Buying, selling and storing industrial explosives used in mines, quarries, construction, perforating and other industries

High-hazard special purpose explosives

Buying, selling and storing high-hazard special purpose explosives, such as rock breaking and power device cartridges

Low-hazard special purpose explosives

Buying, selling and storing low-hazard special purpose explosives, such as flares and fire extinguisher cartridges

High-power rocket motors

Buying, selling and storing high-power rocket motors

Model rocket motors

Buying, selling and storing model rocket motors

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