Embodiments of the present 
subject matter provide an improved percussion primer composition and improved hot-wire igniter 
acceptor, wherein lead styphnate is replaced with a lead-free material, 4,6-dinitro-7-hydroxybenzofuroxan, 
potassium salt (KDNP). Embodiments of the percussion primer composition include KDNP, a sensitizer, an oxidizer, 
calcium silicide, a fuel, and a binder. Sensitizers may include 
tetracene. Oxidizers may include alkali or alkaline earth nitrates, oxides, or peroxides (such as 
barium nitrate). Fuel materials may include metals, 
metal sulfides, or other non-
metallic materials. Common binders may include 
nitrocellulose based shellacs, 
gum arabic / poly 
vinyl alcohol mixtures, and 
guar gum / poly 
vinyl alcohol mixtures. Embodiments of the hot-wire igniter device include a bridgewire, an 
acceptor, and an output, where KDNP is the 
acceptor. Power supply may be in the form of 
constant current / 
voltage or current flow from a 
capacitor discharge. Certain embodiments utilize a variety of output formulations, such as BKNO3, black 
powder, and Red Dot double base 
propellant.