If your end game is to produce an m80 or other type of homemade firecracker, yes. Most law enforcement agencies consider devices such as m80s, m100s. Cherry bombs, silver salutes, and m80s have been banned by federal law since 1966 because of the large amounts of explosive composition they contain. Fireworks bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. We are one of the oldest suppliers of consumer fireworks in the u. Full text of military and civilian pyrotechnics herbet. Fireworks are a serious business, and homemade fireworks are no joke, as all. The inside of the m150 m80 is really a firecracker wrapped in clay. Dont drink the leach water or pour it down the drain. As far as conventional standards you will not find a comparable firecracker. Atf investigates the use of illegal explosive devices which, are often manufactured and used during the fireworks season.
I have a limited supply of real military grade m80 s that i need to sell as soon as possible. Anyway, i was wondering what size normal m 80 tubes wereare. All products are free from hazardous and or energetic properties. Fact sheet illegal explosive devices bureau of alcohol. I have a limited supply of real military grade m80s that i need to sell as soon as possible. Despite instructions to only ignite the product on the. Fact sheet illegal explosive devices bureau of alcohol, tobacco. This application must be accompanied by all documents and information required by chapter 2154 of the texas occupations code and the fireworks rules, and the original score report received from the test administrator showing a passing score for the required tests.
A quarter stick is a large firecracker that falls within a certain range of dimensions. Orion safety and signaling products, the worlds leading maker of emergency flares and other signaling products for highway, marine, wildfire, forestry and outdoor and wilderness safety. It contained two grams of flash powder and was responsible for hundreds of. These include cherry and aerial bombs, m80 salutes, silver salutes, other large firecrackers and other fireworks containing more than two grains of pyrotechnic. We carry it all, from the smallest firecracker to the largest and loudest multishot items. Consumer product safety commissions explosive weight limits for consumer fireworks and are therefore classified as illegal by atf and many other law enforcement agencies. Of all the various fireworks and firecrackers that have been available over the centuries, only a couple of specific styles have become household names. The holidays are upon us and i need to unload my supply of m80s. The m 80 salute, the silver salute and everybodys favorite the cherry bomb. This is the result of the child protection act of 1966 and regulation by the consumer product safety commission, with the purpose of limiting the potential property. M80 firecrackers atomic fireworks inc home of cherry.
Jul 24, 2015 of all the various fireworks and firecrackers that have been available over the centuries, only a couple of specific styles have become household names. What is the best way to dispose of very old fireworks. An m80 is known for an explosive equivalent to roughly a 14 stick of tnt or dynamite. Find m80 firecracker explosives related suppliers, manufacturers, products and specifications on globalspec a trusted source of m80 firecracker explosives information. M80s were originally made in the mid 20th century for the u. Compact double acting cylinder, 32mm diameter, 25mm stroke.
Cherry bomb firecrackers atomic fireworks inc home of. Anyway, i was wondering what size normal m80 tubes wereare. I take blackpowder from fake pop gun caps and basically make own firecrackers from scratch. The m80 salute, the silver salute and everybodys favorite the. Full text of military and civilian pyrotechnics herbet ellern see other formats. M80s are an american class of large powerful firecrackers, sometimes called salutes. Safety commissions explosive weight limits for consumer fireworks and are. I am just interested in finding out how to get rid of my exs old m80.
Pyrotechnic signal marine kits orion safety products. Black cat firecrackers half brick 4016 black cat firecrackers have proven themselves to be the highest qual. Jun 18, 2009 an m 80 is known for an explosive equivalent to roughly a 14 stick of tnt or dynamite. We provide 20 for you about m 80 firecracker kit supplies page 1.
Here you can find the latest products in different kinds of m 80 firecracker kit supplies. Jun 18, 2008 you cant buy any m 80 firecrackers at any stand or stores, you will have to go somewhere like chinatown or the indian reservations or even over to mexico. The soluble parts, mainly the oxidizers, will dissolve out in a day or two. 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. Firecrackers, including the m80, can be purchased from native reserves in canada, as they have different governing. M80 fireworks continue to be used on july fourth wsj. Typically, a quarter stick consists of a thick walled cardboard tube containing approximately 1 oz. I have tried googling it and get puny answers it has been with us for 25 years, and currently. Especially if you understand the dynamics of explosives. The stuff of urban myths and legends, the m80 and its slightly less powerful cousin, the cherry bomb, are sometimes considered the gold standard of consumer fireworks. M80s the original m80 was a military simulator that was sold as a firecracker. Exclusive distributors of cherry bomb and m 80 fireworks, americas favorite brands of fireworks. Inert pyrotechnic devices are produced for safe training applications where explosive materials are not appropriate or allowed.
Display fireworks are the large fireworks used in fireworks display shows, generally. In 1966, m80s and cherry bombs were restricted by the united states consumer. Dont drink the leach water or pour it down the drain, as it may contain a little barium, but it would be quite safe to p. These boxes are full sized authentic reprints of the original boxes of the best firecrackers of days gone by. That is a tremendous punch for an openly distirbuted retail firework. We have strong experience in a number of sectors and use our understanding of the technical challenges and legislative framework to develop pioneering platform products to answer specific needs. The holidays are upon us and i need to unload my supply of m80 s. The consumer product safety commission has produced a video to highlight the dangers of illegal fireworks. Replica pyrotechnic items can be handled in training without the obvious hazards actual explosive devices would pose. Sep 26, 2006 hi, i m new to the whole pyrotechnique hobby thing. Accidents numerous injuries accompanied m 80 use during the 1950s and 1960s, and still occur, as m 80s are still produced and sold. Exclusive distributors of cherry bomb and m80 fireworks, americas favorite brands of fireworks.
Because an m80 is a pyrotechnic device containing a charge in excess of 50 milligrams of pyrotechnic flash power, civilian use requires a license issued by federal authorities. I got these directly from the manufacturer and i can guarantee zero duds on your order. Please dont mess with these chemicals to make federal illegel fireworks. Though m80s, cherry bombs, and silver salutes are now illegal in the u. Black cat firecrackers half brick 4016 black cat firecrackers have proven themselves to be the highest quality and the best you can get. Full text of military and civilian pyrotechnics herbet ellern. The inside of the m150 m80 is really a firecracker wrapped. I have tried googling it and get puny answers it has been with us for 25 years, and currently resides in a small box in the upper corner of the garage shelving. Banned illegal explosives american pyrotechnics association.
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