Plank-Greer was 150 feet away as the man fired at his target, a refrigerator containing just 2 pounds of exploding targets, a product openly for sale at some of the country's biggest stores.

Merrit said his goal is to not ban or outlaw the sale of Tannerite, but only to restrict it and remind retailers of its dangers. Currently in Indiana, anyone can buy exploding rifle targets.

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Exploding targets generally consist of two separate chemical compounds that become an explosive when mixed. The powder components are kept in separate containers for sale and transport.

After watching our initial March 7 report, State Representative Dom Costa (D) 21st District, said he plans to introduce legislation banning the sale of exploding targets in Pennsylvania.“ ...