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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.”
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Are fireworks legal in California?
It’s approaching dusk on July 4th. In the cooling air, people all across the U.S. prepare to honor a very American tradition: blowing things up. Mom, a little wobbly after a couple glasses of hard lemonade, drags a damp box out of the basement that smells of mold and sulfur.
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Fireworks Sale and Use on Indian Reservations
“Run to the Res” is one of the codes that people have been known to use to suggest a trip to tribal land to purchase items not available off-reservation. Fireworks are among the booty sought by such day-trippers. But, is it legal for tribes to sell fireworks when it is not legal elsewhere in a state?
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Can fireworks that were legally purchased in one county be used in another county that outlaws them?
Question: 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?
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Can a host of backyard fireworks be held liable for injuries to guests?
Question: A few of my neighbors and I are throwing a July Fourth barbeque in our shared backyards. We plan to set off some fireworks in a space we’ve cleared in the middle. Several of us have experience with fireworks and we plan to be careful, but what if something goes wrong?
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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.