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LAKE JACKSON, Texas USA — QuickBurst's David Bachelder received more good news this week with a letter of approval from the United States Postal Service, granting him authorization to mail his igniter products as "Toy Propellant Devices/Igniters" using surface mail.

This exemption allows the QuickBurst Twiggy, Slim Gem, Fat Boy, Super Fat Boy, Popper, and Hot Shot igniters to be sent Parcel Post, being classified as UN0454, Division 1.4S.

"This means I can ship my igniters surface mail via USPS and there will be no more HazMat fees," Bachelder said.

"One step at a time," Bachelder added. "Fifteen months of hard work and there is only one barrier left. I hope to get rid of ATF regulations next."

Document: QuickBurst's USPS HAZMAT Exemption Letter (192Kb Adobe PDF)

Website: http://www.quickburst.net/

Reader comments:

#1 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

WOO HOO, way to go David.

Congratulations.

jrcoxx on 02-05-2008 10:35 PM

#2 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

This is excellent news. I appreciate the fact that David is willing to go the extra mile to reduce regulatory requirements for all of us.

Steve_Shannon on 02-05-2008 11:10 PM

#3 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

Indeed, and have such fine products--about time we get some relief on at least one front. Kudos, David.

denverdoc on 02-06-2008 03:47 AM

#4 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

Great news. Nice to hear good news for a change.

DumasBro2 on 02-06-2008 06:50 AM

#5 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

It is about time someone sensible in the government bureaucracy finally came forth! I guess it is just that the entire government has been overrun with Bushie make-us-safe-from-terrorist types that as a result have made HP rocketry a possible terrorist activity and loaded restrictions on it. And worse is what the vendors now have to do to get their products ok'd in this mess. Anyway, just venting, and Dave, it is great that you managed to put such an effort into getting this done.

rkoenn on 02-06-2008 09:40 AM

#6 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

David proves you can "fight city hall" if you're persistent enough!

Let's hope all goes well with the final step... ATFE exemption.

jsdemar on 02-06-2008 10:04 AM

#7 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

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David proves you can "fight city hall" if you're persistent enough!

Let's hope all goes well with the final step... ATFE exemption.

Applying for a shipping approval within channels is not fighting city hall. It is applying for a permit from city hall. If the igniters are classified as the same class as Estes igniters, they seem to enjoy the same ATF exemption as the motors they offer at 27 CFR 555.141-a-7.

Just Jerry

Just Jerry on 02-06-2008 10:09 AM

#8 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

Seems like a good place to offer a reminder that various Loki high power APCP motors are being shipped legally by USPS with no hazmat. Still need a LEUP to receive, but another win for the home team.

denverdoc on 02-06-2008 10:25 AM

#9 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

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Applying for a shipping approval within channels is not fighting city hall. It is applying for a permit from city hall. If the igniters are classified as the same class as Estes igniters, they seem to enjoy the same ATF exemption as the motors they offer at 27 CFR 555.141-a-7.

Just Jerry

You are ignoring (or ignorant of) the roadblocks he had to go through. You make it sounds like it's easy as going downtown and paying for a fishing license.

jsdemar on 02-07-2008 12:58 AM

#10 Re: HAZMAT fees a thing of the past for QuickBurst igniters

Rant warning: Really irks me that I have to have an LEUP for a tiny little "Twiggy" ignitor. Something is out of whack!

BATF idiots are paranoid about ignitors??!! A gallon of gasoline and a match are infinitely more dangerous!

Rant over.

Cheers on no Hazmat fee...but I still can't buy the Twiggy ignitors I need.

2112 on 02-10-2008 01:13 AM

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