Fireworks policy of the United States

Complaints about excessive noise created by fireworks and the large amounts of debris and fallout left over after shooting are also used to support this position.

There are numerous incidents of consumer fireworks being used in a manner that is supposedly disrespectful of the communities and neighborhoods where the users live.

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as well as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have general jurisdiction over what types of fireworks may be legally sold in the United States.

Rhode Island, Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware have passed bills legalizing certain types of small fireworks.

[3] Illinois only permits sparklers, snake/glow worm pellets, smoke devices, trick noisemakers, and plastic or paper caps.

[4] However, many users travel to neighboring states such as Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, and Wisconsin to obtain fireworks for use in Illinois.

[5] This situation is similar to the plight of many St. Louis residents as fireworks are illegal within both city and county limits.

Both the illicit manufacture and diversion of illegal explosives to the consumer market have become a growing problem in recent years.

Both state and local jurisdictions can further add restrictions on the use and safety requirements of display fireworks.