Transporting explosives
You need a Recipient Competent Authority (RCA) document to move explosives from place to place (except within the same site such as a factory or quarry).
This applies to all explosives; there are some exemptions to transfer regulations such as small quantities of small arms ammunition being transferred for the recipient’s private use. This does not cover commercial transfer of ammunition.
Moving black powder, small arms ammunition and model rockets
You are responsible for the explosives throughout any journey and you must comply with the regulations at every stage.
Where explosives are being used by an historical or re-enactment society the RCA element is only relevant if you move off the re-enactment site or use a public road.
If you load sporting ammunition for your own use you do not require an RCA document. However, buyers or sellers of bulk components will need an RCA document and have to comply with the other requirements.
If you do not have an explosives certificate but require an RCA document, please contact the HSE Explosives Inspectorate.