What is a Type 3 explosive day box?

A Type 3 magazine, commonly called a day box, is a portable outdoor magazine for temporary storage of explosives while an attendant is present. Under 27 CFR 555.209, it must meet prescribed construction and locking requirements. Explosives may not be left unattended in a Type 3 magazine. A 2026 ATF proposal would change these rules, but it is not currently effective.