A second class magazine may store up to how many pounds of explosives?

• A. 100 pounds
• B. 50 pounds
• C. 200 pounds
• D. 300 pounds

Answer: (A)

Second class magazines are intended for smaller quantities of explosives, so the storage limit is set at 100 pounds. This cap helps keep the magazine simple to secure and maintain, while still meeting safety and design standards for near-site storage. If more than 100 pounds were stored, a higher-class magazine with stricter construction and handling requirements would be necessary. The other amounts would exceed what a second class magazine is allowed to hold, which is why 100 pounds is the correct limit.