Explosives and Fireworks Laws

Is it Legal to Own Hand Grenades?

Private citizens may not possess live grenades built for the military. But what about home-made devices? It’s sometimes difficult to know whether a particular device qualifies as a “hand grenade.”

Are Fireworks Legal in California?

California classifies the items that qualify as "fireworks," specifies who may possess or sell them, and dictates when and where they may be set off.

Fireworks Sale and Use on Indian Reservations

Is it legal for tribes to sell fireworks when it is not legal elsewhere in a state?

Restrictions on Fireworks in California Cities and Counties

There are “No Fireworks” signs posted in all the parks in the California county where I live. I heard that if I go to a different county, I might be able to set off fireworks on the Fourth that aren’t allowed here. Is that true? As long as you follow the permitting city or county's other ordinances

Are cities liable for injuries due to fireworks?

Question: I live in a small town in a remote part of northern California that always holds a Fourth of July parade. This year, the mayor announced that the celebration would include a picnic and fireworks show at the downtown park. I’m a volunteer fire fighter for the town and I’m a little worried about the danger.