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Keith B wrote:Here is a reference to what is illegal http://www.fireworks.com/fireworks_laws ... fornia.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think sparklers (depending on composition of material), and a few of the other items like that are allowed, but have to be pre-approved by the fire marshal. You also have to be at least 16 to buy anything that is approved by the state

Good grief! Thanks for the link KeithB! EVERYTHING I used to buy is illegal over there! Take a quick look at what that link has to say about Texas! I'm with you USA1!

I'm inclined to think that California, which regulates starter pistols and non-firing stage props, has enough statutes to allow anyone who even thinks about weapons to be arrested.

Jim, it looks like you hit the nail on the top of the head when you said that.

Loss of destructive device(s)

In addition to the above penalties, a conviction for this offense will likely result in the forfeiture and destruction of the weapon(s).12

So they're going to destruct your destructive device with, I can only assume, another destructive device.

Maybe he got cited for noise pollution. Evidently CA has brainwashed all it's residents - "something went BANG! Call the cops!" What an up tight State. No wonder there is a stick shortage.

I wonder if they would arrest someone for popping a balloon or paper bag if it was too loud.

WildBill wrote:For the most part, sparklers are as good as you can [legally] get.

Sparkler bombs are pretty cool.

tacticool wrote:I wonder if they would arrest someone for popping a balloon or paper bag if it was too loud.

Who knows? It'd probably be a test case.

Keith B wrote:

joe817 wrote:Are Black Cat firecrackers considered an explosive device out there?

In fact do they even set off fireworks on the 4th of July, and New Year's Eve?

No offense to anyone on this board, but I've never traveled to California....and don't care to.

As far as I know fireworks are illegal in most if not all of California unless you have a permit or are a licensed pyrotechnician and are putting on a show.

This is incorrect. There is a large market for fireworks that barely skirt the law, just like with guns.

nitrogen wrote:

Keith B wrote: As far as I know fireworks are illegal in most if not all of California unless you have a permit or are a licensed pyrotechnician and are putting on a show.

This is incorrect. There is a large market for fireworks that barely skirt the law, just like with guns.

Not to argue with you nitrogen, but it looks pretty cut & dried to me:

"California Fireworks Laws
CONSUMER FIREWORKS
Specifically Permitted: Consumer Fireworks not specifically prohibited (size limitations specified.)
Specifically Prohibited: Firecrackers, skyrockets, rockets, roman candles, chasers, sparklers over 10"or diameter, surprise items, friction items, torpedoes, items resembling food, fireworks containing arsenic, phosphorus, thiocyanates magnesium (magnesium alloys permitted), mercury salts, picrates or picric acid, gallates or gallic acid, chlorates, (except those of alkali or earth metals), boron, titanium (except larger than 100 mesh), zirconium, gunpowder, and fireworks kits.
Selling Period Noon, June 28, through noon, July 6.
Sale Items for sale must be of a type approved by the State Fire Marshal. Salesperson�s minimum age is 18 years.
Age of Purchase 16 years old."

Source: http://www.fireworks.com/fireworks_laws ... fornia.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

well unfortunatly i am currently in the capital of california and things couldnt be any worse. kick door burgluries, police lay offs, civil unrest in oakland a one hour car ride away and yes on the 4th they only sold sparklers and not much else, and only non profit charities are allowed to sale them. made for a very boring 4th. will be back in Texas ASAFP.

btw i dont know if i should tell anyone this but im still packin. not carryin but its safe in a secret place.

NuBer92 wrote:well unfortunatly i am currently in the capital of california and things couldnt be any worse. kick door burgluries, police lay offs, civil unrest in oakland a one hour car ride away and yes on the 4th they only sold sparklers and not much else, and only non profit charities are allowed to sale them. made for a very boring 4th. will be back in Texas ASAFP.

btw i dont know if i should tell anyone this but im still packin. not carryin but its safe in a secret place.

Your secret is safe with me

NuBer92 wrote:well unfortunatly i am currently in the capital of california and things couldnt be any worse. kick door burgluries, police lay offs, civil unrest in oakland a one hour car ride away and yes on the 4th they only sold sparklers and not much else, and only non profit charities are allowed to sale them. made for a very boring 4th. will be back in Texas ASAFP.

btw i dont know if i should tell anyone this but im still packin. not carryin but its safe in a secret place.

I did not read what you did not write.

Hurry back home where you belong NuBer92! And safe journey from that place!