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They should be forbidden as long as they represent a risk of setting a fire somewhere, for example when it's been dry weather before. I don't see why they should be made illegal though, except if you live in a very dry state.
Is it stated why exactly it is illegal in your state?

I've seen many in my day, completely harmless.

But I understand why they're illegal or restricted. They can set crap on fire, their components can be used in bombs. Etc etc.

It depends on which types. For example, the huge ones Disney World sets off on New Years shouldn't be allowed to the general public, because you're essentially buying a missile. Those little ones like sparklers or pop-its or the ones that look like a beer can with a fuse should be completely legal because they don't do much and aren't harmful if used properly.

Legal here, as of a matter of fact, my bro is exploding some as we speak. And no one here has died of it, as far as I know.

There should be a fireworks ban when there's a burn ban, but other than that they should be legal

@Zydrate
Legal gasoline can make explosives too; You can also empty gunpowder from bullets; Alcoholic beverage + cloth + flame = Molotov Cocktail. etc... So idk what the big deal is with fireworks causing damage. I guess it's because the explosive is bought fully prepared.

Personally, I think fireworks should be legal. However, there should be some limitations.
-Age Limit
-Licenses (federal, state, local, etc... the government could make a lot of money)
-Safety classes
-Designated firework launch sites
-larger fireworks banned in cities and heavily populated areas

Is it stated why exactly it is illegal in your state?

They should be legal to celebrate our our country's birth (USA) and special occasions.

We should be able to celebrate the birth of the United States of America with fireworks. But, I do agree that there should be a requirment of a permit.

fireworks are illagel where i live, but its Canada day so no1 cares lol

Fireworks should be fully legal up to a certain payload. Given Louisiana's legality of Artillery Shells (not the weapon, those big fireworks, but slightly smaller), I would say that our laws are a perfect balance: big enough to give a good show, not so big as to be dangerous beyond 10 feet.

Only fountain fireworks are open to the public here.

fireworks should only be handled by those hired by local governments to use them. aside from that, you shouldn't be dumb enough to blow yourself up

Fireworks should be legal but subject to penalties for careless use. Also, they should be controlled in times of risk such as the current situation where I live - extended drought, lots of kindling = fire bad.

Unless your use of them poses a demonstrable risk to others then like pretty much anything else I believe that use should be uncontrolled.

fireworks should only be handled by those hired by local governments to use them. aside from that, you shouldn't be dumb enough to blow yourself up