The Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Council on Fireworks Safety, and your friends at Sky Bacon Fireworks offer the following safety tips.

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When purchasing fireworks:

• Make sure it is legal in your area to shoot fireworks.

• Only buy fireworks from reliable sellers. Check the Sky Bacon dealer directory for authorized fireworks in your area!

• Stay away from illegal explosives and illegal fireworks, and never experiment or make your own fireworks.

• If necessary, store fireworks in a cool, dry place.

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Before the shoot:

• Use fireworks outdoors only in an area without obstructions.

• Have spectators remain a safe distance away from the shooting area.

• Always have an adult present. Never give fireworks to small children.

• The shooter should always wear eye protection and never have any part of the body over the firework.

• Have a water source (a garden hose or a bucket of water) and a first aid kit handy.

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During the shoot:

• Read and follow the label directions for each item.

• Place each item on a hard, flat surface. 

• Multi-Shot Cakes: Brace with bricks (or stakes and duct tape) to prevent tip-over.

• Bottle Rockets/Stick Rockets/Roman Candles: stick in ground before lighting; brace to prevent tip-over if necessary.

• Sparklers: Consider poking the sparkler through a plastic cup to cover the holder's hand.

• Light only one firework at a time, and then stand back and ENJOY!

• Never attempt to re-light a firework that does not go off.

• Never throw or point fireworks at anything besides the open sky.

• Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.

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After the shoot:

• Wait 15-20 minutes for items to cool before approaching.

• Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water or allowing them to cool overnight, and then dispose of them in a trash receptacle.