Our History

Smokeless Powder CA has been a family run, family-oriented business since its earliest days in 1984 when Bob Lindly began selling powder through his business Dexter Automotive in South-Central Kansas, eventually becoming the first master distributor of Accurate powder. Kent and Paula Radcliff purchased the business from Dexter Automotive in 1991 and continued to grow the business through 1999.

 

In June 2000, Bryan and Noel Richardson purchased Powder Valley and moved the business to BC Canada. Under Bryan and Noel’s leadership, Smokeless Powder CA has become the single largest distributor of canister powder in the Canada and the United States, stocking nearly every brand of Smokeless and Black Powder offered in Canada and the United States including Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester, Hornady, Alliant, Ramshot, Shooters World, Goex, Schuetzen, Swiss, and more, along with an ever-expanding offering of bullets, brass, wads, shot, gun care items, and reloading equipment.

 

In 2018, Smokeless Powder significantly expanded into the ammunition business with the purchase of AmmoFast, an internet retailer based in Florida. The AmmoFast business was quickly moved to Winfield as a part of the Smokeless Powder CA family.

 

Through all these changes, Bryan and Noel have lead Smokeless Powder CA with a strong sense of service – to their Customers, their Employees, their Communities, and their Customers. Customer Service remains our highest priority, and Smokeless Powder CA is dedicated to earning the trust and loyalty of our great Customers.

 

Today, Smokeless Powder CA continues to expand our offering to improve our selection of Bullets, Brass, Black Powder, Reloading Equipment, Shooting Gear, and other outdoor products.