ckf Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I haven't bought any fireworks in a long time. But from what I've seen the stuff they sell now is pretty close to the same quality as the pros use (CNN) —Fireworks are synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations. But as entertaining as sparklers, bottle rockets and other consumer items can be, they're also responsible for many injuries, which can sometimes result in death. These injuries, particularly burns requiring hospital stays, are especially high among people 20 and younger, according to new research. As states have relaxed laws related to fireworks sales over the past decade, emergency doctors saw an increase in both the number and severity of fireworks-related injuries among young people, the data show. They determined that the number of patients under age 21 treated and released by emergency departments between 2006 and 2012 rose modestly: from 4.28 per 100,000 people in 2006 to 5.12 in 2012. Significantly larger increases were seen in injuries requiring inpatient hospital admission, which skyrocketed (if you'll pardon the pun) from 29% of cases in 2006 to 50% in 2012. "Although our findings do not prove a direct link to relaxations in state laws governing fireworks sales, it may be time for lawmakers to reassess this issue," said Dr. Charles Wood, one of the researchers on the study and associate chairman of pediatrics at the University of Louisville. Since 2000, there's been a trend toward relaxing firework restrictions. The latest state to loosen its laws is New York. As of 2015, the state went from an outright ban to legalizing novelty items such as sparklers, party poppers and cone fountains in some counties. Only three states have laws that maintain total prohibition of all consumer fireworks: Delaware, Massachusetts and New Jersey. "We are currently examining states with strong laws versus weak laws to test for differences. That isn't leading to significant difference in rates of injury unfortunately," explained lead study author John Myers, a researcher in the department of pediatrics at the University of Louisville. "However, where we are having luck is examining if rates of injury increase after a law has been relaxed in a given state. We are seeing that by about two years after a law has weakened, the injury rate starts to noticeably increase." Data from the American Pyrotechnics Association appear to disagree. "Fireworks-related injury rates have declined rapidly as the usage of fireworks have increased dramatically," association Executive Director Julie Heckman said. "The relaxation of the consumer fireworks is improving the injury rate and the fire rate." The association's data are significantly different from Myers' research for many reasons, he said, perhaps most prominently because of the difference in denominators used for analysis. The association presents data as injury rate per pounds of fireworks purchased. The data are not stratified by age group, which Myers notes may make it difficult to directly compare with his analysis. Additionally, the association never explored whether the increase in pounds of fireworks sold is due to individual consumers or city-level purchasers. "The decrease in the injury rate per pounds of fireworks that they observed may simply be an artifact that city-wide celebrations have increased over time," Myers said, "artificially leading to a dramatic decrease in the injury rate per pounds of fireworks." In contrast, Myers' research used discharge data from inpatient hospitals and emergency departments. His findings were presented at the Pediatrics Academic Societies meeting in Baltimore in May. The research has not been published or peer-reviewed. "In terms of severity of injuries requiring hospital treatment, we are very concerned about the misuse of fireworks and have seen an increase in injuries among youth that have used fireworks in videos unsafely to impress their friends or to get a laugh, and they share these dangerous videos on YouTube," Heckman said. To minimize risk of injury, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends never allowing young children to play with or ignite fireworks and to always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. "Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees -- hot enough to melt some metals," the commission says on its website, which also includes a more comprehensive list of safety tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Yeah its interesting that in illinois the only thing thats actually legal are "Sparklers" and smoke bombs lol. Yet every year its 1/4 sticks and full size shells going off and the cops dont care and or dont do anything. No enforcement here at all. I know someone through a friend who made fireworks for a living and his 13 year old son was fucking around when he wasn't home and blew himself up. I had my fun with them when i was a kid but dont see the need anymore. i like having both hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Fireworks are not legal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted July 1, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2016 They are legal here but talks of bans this year at the local level from it being so dry in a lot of areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I personally never got off on fireworks, but I have nothing against them. I just wish people would keep them to one week. Seems like we have to go a month or so with loud explosions that rock my house and scare the shit out of my dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Cold War said: I personally never got off on fireworks, but I have nothing against them. I just wish people would keep them to one week. Seems like we have to go a month or so with loud explosions that rock my house and scare the shit out of my dog. Fucking dogs be hating them here also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Skidooski said: They are legal here but talks of bans this year at the local level from it being so dry in a lot of areas Lots of locals cities/townships have fireworks and fire bans right now due to the drought we've had this year. I know Washington Twp. is one of them. Not sure if Romeo and Bruce Twp. have set bans yet. They should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Our local weather man looked down the tube to see what was going on and blew his eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I got a buddy spends thousands every year. I'm usually the one lighting them off. It's amazing the stuff you can get now. Last year we had about 50 people on the lawn from the hood up north. Becoming a yearly tradition. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Can't remember exactly where it was but a few years ago on the drive to Florida we came across a place that was lit up like Las Vegas only it was Mexican theme. Multiple buildings on about 4 acres and it was full of fireworks for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 13 minutes ago, Ebsell said: Can't remember exactly where it was but a few years ago on the drive to Florida we came across a place that was lit up like Las Vegas only it was Mexican theme. Multiple buildings on about 4 acres and it was full of fireworks for sale. You were at Pedro's place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebsell Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 29 minutes ago, ckf said: You were at Pedro's place That's it. Pretty cool spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted July 2, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2016 1 hour ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: Lots of locals cities/townships have fireworks and fire bans right now due to the drought we've had this year. I know Washington Twp. is one of them. Not sure if Romeo and Bruce Twp. have set bans yet. They should I'm hearing Holly, Fenton and maybe Linden out here have bans 1 hour ago, Cold War said: Our local weather man looked down the tube to see what was going on and blew his eye out. Yeah he's down to one eye now poor guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger** Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hey if you can't stand the heat. Having a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 18 minutes ago, Skidooski said: I'm hearing Holly, Fenton and maybe Linden out here have bans Yeah he's down to one eye now poor guy. He was hammed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Anybody remember having bottle rocket and Roman candle wars. It was like little Vietnam! And nobody really ever got hurt....too severely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small-bore Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 As others posted it scares the shit out of the dog's. Please put them inside so they don't run off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Cold War said: Our local weather man looked down the tube to see what was going on and blew his eye out. This guy? 1 hour ago, Skidooski said: I'm hearing Holly, Fenton and maybe Linden out here have bans I'm surprised more haven't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 29 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Anybody remember having bottle rocket and Roman candle wars. It was like little Vietnam! And nobody really ever got hurt....too severely. Never used bottle rockets, but roman candle fights were fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Licensed pyro for three year, Sturgis SD tomorrow, prairie wind on the 3rd and pine ridge on the 4th 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 going to buy some today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 15 hours ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: This guy? I'm surprised more haven't Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 The fireworks have been going non stop here for the past 2 hours. I'm glad it doesn't bother the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz246 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 There illegal here too, but most people just drive over to South Dakota to buy them... Just heard some going off right now actually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 On July 1, 2016 at 8:13 PM, ckf said: You were at Pedro's place Fuck me that place used to have about 10,000 road side billboards like for 100,s of miles before you got there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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