Hunters who head afield with muzzleloading rifles while hoping to tag a deer or other big-game animal include those who want to create the nostalgia of a bygone era, long-range enthusiasts who to want ...

To make these loud explosions, which are usually accompanied by a bright white flash, firework manufacturers use mixtures of perchlorate, a different kind of explosive than black powder.

A small explosion Wednesday at a Louisiana plant that makes black powder is under investigation. Multiple media outlets report no injuries were at Goex Industries, west of Minden in Webster Parish.