FIREWORKS BAN for CLARK COUNTY WASHINGTON

[CafreakinBOOM]

Fireworks BAN is up for debate at city council meeting
I plan on being there to defend our freedom

Any help please advise

Thank you

Oh I need some data that explains the negative reactions
that such a ban would cause Ie) people making dangerous
fireworks https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_bP8ucwQhes
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[PyroFL]

Here is a base for you that I used to help Local pyros with their HOA’s.

Hope it helps:

1. Homemade Fireworks Become a Major Hazard

When legal consumer fireworks are banned, people often resort to making their own a far more dangerous alternative.

Fact: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has repeatedly warned that illegal and homemade fireworks are a leading cause of serious injuries.

Source:

https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/FY22-Fireworks-Report.pdf

2. Black Market Fireworks Increase

Fireworks bans don’t eliminate demand they just push it underground. Unregulated sales introduce more powerful, less safe products into neighborhoods.

Example:

In Los Angeles, illegal fireworks seizures have topped 30 tons in most years showing the scale of underground activity.

Source:

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-07-03/30-tons-of-illegal-fireworks-los-angeles-seizure

3. More Dangerous Activity, Not Less

When fireworks are banned, people don’t stop they just stop doing it legally. That means no safety instructions, no oversight, and no emergency planning.

Example: The 1983 Benton, Tennessee explosion killed 11 people and was caused by a large illegal fireworks operation set up in part due to limited legal options.

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benton_fireworks_disaster

4. Increased Fire Risk from Illegal Use

Ironically, bans can increase the fire risk. Responsible users follow guidelines, but illegal users do not. Law enforcement struggles to stop them.

Example: In 2022, despite a ban in San Bernardino County, California, thousands still lit fireworks, leading to dozens of brush fires.

Source:

https://www.sbsun.com/2022/07/05/illegal-fireworks-spark-brush-fires-across-san-bernardino-county/

5. Enforcement Burden on Police and Fire

Police and fire departments are already stretched thin. Enforcing a fireworks ban becomes another burden, often with low success and high cost.

Example: In San Antonio, Texas, hundreds of citations were issued during banned periods, yet fireworks use continued across the city.

Source:

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/01/01/fireworks-light-up-san-antonio-sky-despite-county-ban/

6. Loss of Community and Culture

Fireworks are a deeply rooted part of American life, especially on the Fourth of July. Banning them can take away the only way many families celebrate.

Example: Many communities across the Midwest have reversed bans due to public backlash and a desire to preserve tradition.

Case studies available upon request or from local city council archives (let me know)

7. Hurts Local Economy and Fundraisers

Many small fireworks stands fund youth sports teams, church groups and local businesses. A ban eliminates a key seasonal income stream.

Example: According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, over 60% of seasonal firework stands are operated by nonprofits or fundraisers.

Source:

https://www.americanpyro.com/assets/docs/FIREWORKSFACTS2022.pdf

8. Smart Alternatives to a Ban

Instead of banning fireworks completely, here are safer, smarter options:

• Designated discharge zones or community shows
• Time-based limits (e.g., July 3–5 only, 9–11 PM only)
• Permit based usage for larger items
• Mandatory safety flyers with all purchases
• Encouragement of community led shows instead of personal bans

Suggested Statement for the Council:

“I’m not here to argue against safety I’m here to argue for smart solutions. A ban pushes people into the shadows and creates more danger, not less. Let’s regulate, educate, and enforce what we already have before resorting to bans that have proven to backfire across the country.”

[Salutecake]

Nice, thanks!

[CafreakinBOOM]

PyroFL I want to thank you for this valuable information and
I will let you know how we do at the city council meeting
Also I am very happy that we have pyrotalk.com

Thank you you are one of my people