Which magazine stores a small or moderate quantity of explosive?

• A. Magazine
• B. Permanent Storage Magazine
• C. Issuing Magazine
• D. Portable Magazine

Answer: (C)

Storage facilities for explosives are organized by how much material they hold and what they’re used for, ensuring secure, controlled access and timely supply to blasting crews. An issuing magazine is the on-site, small-quantity storage from which charges are issued for daily blasting. It’s designed to hold only what’s needed for a shift or a few shots, making it the best fit for storing small to moderate quantities. Large quantities are kept in a general magazine or a permanent storage magazine, which are built for bulk stock and long-term storage. Portable magazines are mobile and used for transporting or staging material, not as the regular daily source. So, the issuing magazine matches the purpose of storing small to moderate quantities for daily use.