Free Delivery with orders over £195 (UK Mainland Only, excluding postcodes at the bottom of this section) - please note, this is calculated AFTER any discounts have been applied. We have selected our loudest, noisiest most earth-shaking fireworks and put them all here. If you want to know how dangerous these reloadables can be (named because, well, you can reload them) just ask North Dakota’s Jesse Burley. You might as well just toss grenades around the campfire. explosive mixture. And none are as dangerous as these eight fireworks, all of which will leave you with a stump for a hand if you’re not careful, and in some cases, a stump for a head. Nature has an answer for everything. 3. They are most often used today by farmers attempting to ward off encroaching wildlife. Their chemical compositions make them inherently unstable, and they contain vast amounts of explosive powder. That’s because, for all their capacity for making us clap with idiotic delight, fireworks are dangerous as hell. The original M-80s were, as you might expect, standard military-issue brown craft paper tubes with a fuse and end caps. How… It’s just a ball stuffed with flash-paper with a wick hanging out of it and its sole purpose is to blow up and make a loud bang for drunken Cletus’ to hoot and holler over. If you have spent any time at a major local fireworks shop, you might have come away with the impression that either M-80s are again legal, or your shop is running a huge risk. Their purpose was to simulate explosives and artillery fire for training exercises. How loud they are, however, depends on a variety of factors. Please note, in terms of delivery classification only, Fireworks Direct does not class the Scottish Highlands as a part of UK Mainland. We love loud fireworks. explosive mixture. That’s King George talk if you ask me. But like simple children, we’re also prone to hurting ourselves. Freedom from tyranny. Anytime you’re dealing with a firework that sounds like it could be … Explore the collection here and pop into your local Aldi to get everything you need! But many items escaped the labeling requirements by being sold unpackaged. All Rights Reserved. Only let adults handle and light fireworks. You know you’ve done this, or at least know some dumbass who’s done this. Roman Candles seem kind of harmless. It doesn’t matter what kind of rinky-dink children’s firework you bought at the grocery store because if that thing backfires on you, you’re gonna spend all night at the ER trying to explain to a bored nurse how your dick caught on fire. Dynamite Fireworks 4218 Calumet Ave, Hammond, Indiana 46320 | Copyright © 2018 Dynamite Fireworks. Read and follow the instructions on each firework and always adhere to the safety distances stated on the packaging. Not only are they highly dangerous and illegal, but their effects pale in comparison to what today’s safer fireworks can achieve. It’s easy to turn your back garden fireworks display into an amazing event with exciting ideas and tips like these. The stuff of urban myths and legends, the M-80 and its slightly less powerful cousin, the cherry bomb, are sometimes considered the gold standard of consumer fireworks. Happy birthday, America. Click & Collect service on groceries now available in select stores -. We take great joy in their massive booms and their pretty colors, not unlike an especially simple child. Average Load: .33 oz. If you had never heard of fireworks before, you’d think that was bat-shit insane. Anytime you’re dealing with a firework that sounds like the name of a goddamn Terminator, you know shit is about to get real. Don’t lie to me or yourself here. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. Of course, it doesn’t help that the noble M80 is the firecracker of choice for drunken hillbillies everywhere. Manufacturers competed against each other to create the biggest, loudest, craziest fireworks, and people of all ages created their own backyard displays. They are dangerous explosives and should not be handled by fireworks consumers. We look forward to becoming your one-stop shop for all your fireworks needs! 12. Make no mistake – M80’s are not fireworks. Of course, it doesn’t help that the noble M80 is the firecracker of choice for drunken hillbillies everywhere. Read and follow the instructions on each firework and always adhere to the safety distances stated on the packaging. Oh wait, you can’t. M-88, M-90, and many other designations are commonly used on legal fireworks packaging today to evoke the nostalgia associated with the M-80. Not only did it require warning labels on all products intended for children or household use, whether packaged or unpackaged, but it also enacted a ban on toys and other articles intended for children that were so hazardous that simple warning labels were insufficient to prevent harm. Kid stuff, right? Keep CosyRemember blankets and gloves to keep you snug while you watch the display. I mean, come on, at this point you are only a shade away from being a militiaman building homemade bombs to blow up a courthouse. Anytime you’re dealing with a firework that sounds like it could be the name of a machine-gun, you know you might end up in trouble. That’s right, kids. M-80. The most dangerous of all Roman Candles is probably something known as the G-Man Mobster Killer. We’ll start off with a classic. And why were they banned? Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time. You can manage the use of these cookies in your browser. Of course, you’re blowing shit up for freedom, which… wait, that’s pretty much the militiaman’s excuse too. The Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act of 1960 had gone a long way in requiring warning labels on the outside packaging of goods intended for the home. Tips for an amazing Bonfire night at home. 6. They have to learn how to appreciate burning and blowing shit up somehow. On the other hand, a black market in M-80s does exist. They are/were facsimiles of dangerous weapons, not toys. Wearing gloves, light the firework at arm’s length with a taper and stand well back. Anytime you’re dealing with a firework that sounds like it could be the name of a machine-gun, you know you might end up in trouble. That’s because in 2011, this dude blew his own head off while trying to reload an artillery shell firework. Your at the web home of Atomic Fireworks. The freedom to pursue happiness. Please note, in terms of delivery classification only,  Fireworks Direct does not class the Scottish Highlands as a part of UK Mainland. At Dynamite Fireworks, we don’t only sell top-quality, name-brand fireworks. Any order £500 and above to these areas will be FREE.