How to Order Fireworks

Ordering Fireworks from a Retailer

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   Find a reputable fireworks dealer. Whether you're buying online or ordering from a local vendor, you should research the company before you make a purchase. Reach out on social media or read customer reviews online to determine the kind of service a vendor offers.^[1]

   1. You can also ask your friends and family if they can recommend a place where you can buy fireworks.
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   Choose fireworks you can legally display in your area. You need to know the national, state or regional, and municipal laws that apply to you. In some areas, aerial fireworks may be completely prohibited, while other locations may only allow fireworks to be displayed at certain times of the year.^[2]

   1. In addition, there may be weather restrictions, such as no fireworks allowed during periods of drought or when winds are high.
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   Shop online to find the largest selection. An internet search for 'Buying fireworks online' will turn up pages of vendors with huge selections of consumer-class shells, rockets, Roman candles, sparklers, and more. If you already know the types of fireworks you want to display, or if you're looking for hard-to-find fireworks, this is probably your best option.^[3]

   1. If you order fireworks online that are prohibited where you live, you will be held responsible, not the retailer.
   2. Fireworks have to be shipped by carrier trucks since they can't be sent through the mail, so your shipping costs may be slightly higher compared to ordering other goods online.^[4]
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   Visit a local retailer to get personalized assistance. If you're not sure what kind of fireworks you're looking for, visit a local fireworks vendor. They will know the fireworks laws for your area, and they may have advice on how to customize your display. Even if they don't have what you're looking for in stock, they may be able to help you order from their catalog.^[5]

   1. Depending on where you live, fireworks vendors in your area may be open year-round, or they may only be allowed to open close to certain holidays like New Years or the Fourth of July.
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   Do not buy a kit to make your own fireworks. Not only are these usually illegal (for instance, they are prohibited by the CPSC in the United States), but they can also be extremely dangerous. Fireworks should only be assembled by professionals under certain conditions.^[6]

   1. In most cases, it is also illegal to buy the individual components with the intention of assembling your own fireworks.
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   Do not buy fireworks from an international retailer. Most countries require that you obtain a special license to import fireworks. To avoid violating international law, it's best to buy imported fireworks from a company operating within your own country.^[7]

   1. Just because a company is willing to sell and ship fireworks to you doesn't mean it is legal for you to receive them.
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   Order fireworks in bulk to receive a discount. If you're putting on a large show, or if you're interested in becoming a fireworks vendor, you can get big savings by ordering your fireworks from a wholesale site instead of buying individual fireworks. Just keep in mind that if you are purchasing fireworks wholesale in order to resell them, you will need a special fireworks retail license from your state.^[8]

   1. The requirements for obtaining this license will vary based on your location, but expect to pay an application fee, and you may have to pass an inspection or an exam with the state fire marshall.^[9]