Does Buying Tannerite Put You on a Government Watchlist?
Believe it or not, I get asked this question from time to time. The answer is no — the FBI, ATF, etc., are NOT interested in your purchase of Tannerite or Outlaw X Exploding Targets. You're not required to fill out a 4473 form like when you purchase a firearm. We do keep records of all purchases made, but that's pretty much any website you buy from. Keep in mind, buying so much as a wet sponge from Amazon would generate the same type of sales record.
Now, that being said — if you're already on a list because you intend to do bad things, they likely know already. And since I don't want to sell to you if you have ill intent or plan to misuse the product, I would prefer that you not purchase from us. If I am ever given any indication you plan to misuse our products, I will of course do everything I can to report it. I live here and my family lives here.
But just to reiterate: you're not going on a list just because you buy some targets. Any risk of that comes by not using it in a legal way.
Still have questions before you order? Have a look at our exploding targets, or reach out — happy to help.