Blackbriar 8,568 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 As well as Bonfire Night (Bonfire month in some areas !), they are popular additions to many parties, Christmas celebrations, and the festivals of Diwali and Chinese New Year. But,in these safety-obsessed times, is it reasonable allow the sale of £40 million worth of explosives to rank amateurs ? The last available figures show that there are around 1,000 injuries caused by fireworks annually. 10 people will be permanently blinded. 4 people have already been killed in firework accidents this year. There are already reports of fireworks being used as weapons against police. They terrify pets and have an enormous environmental and health impact - some fireworks contain barium and strontium, for instance. The retail sale of fireworks in already banned in 4 US states and in Ireland, since 2006. Australia is, this very day, considering a commercial ban. So, should the sale of fireworks be banned completely? Should the period that they are on sale be restricted maybe ? Should they only be available to professionals or from specialist shops? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
collie/grey 238 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I don't see the need for fireworks to be banned completely but I do find it frightening that anyone can buy them. I think they should be banned for public sale, professionals only, I enjoy fireworks when I know I am safe. As a child I was chased by a rocket that was let off incorrectly, I was lucky enough to escape harm but it could have been serious! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alun1960 234 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Organised displays only in my opinion! http://bit.ly/1stLP0K http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=enL7d7Lboqg 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 They should make it they can only be fired on certain occasions, not October-December inclusive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 unregulated large and potentially lethal fireworks are readily available on the black market, so would a ban on sales to the public actually work!! i think not. only an outright ban apart from licensed organised events would be the way forward imho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 banned from public sale organised displays only and only certain times and under license 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,662 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Yes ban the f****n things......what enjoyment anyone could get from a bang and flashing lights is beyond me ! Throw some furniture around the front room while turning the light on and off.....same effect. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 i think things should stay the way they are! we dont need more legislation telling us what we can and cant do? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,100 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 No. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General lee 979 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 No leave them alone don't want more rules and a minority imposing its will on the majority if you want to buy a firework you should be aloud it's nothing to do with anyone else 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Truther 1,579 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 The only reason they're legal is the money they make from them, f**k the damage, nuisance, and injuries when its 40 million quid a year, common sense and decency goes out the window when money is involved, double f***ing standards again from the greedy powers that be. Bet your arse there's a fiddle/backhander on the import licence, wonder who grants them? Ban the f***ing lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 just jumped back on this thread and some little scotes have just finished school, 2 f**king big bangs outside work!! i assume they were fireworks lol little barstewards mind when i was their age and thought it funny aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 No leave them alone don't want more rules and a minority imposing its will on the majority if you want to buy a firework you should be aloud it's nothing to do with anyone else Are the people who buy fireworks in the majority..... ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 No leave them alone don't want more rules and a minority imposing its will on the majority if you want to buy a firework you should be aloud it's nothing to do with anyone else Are the people who buy fireworks in the majority..... ? i'd say the people that enjoy them are..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 No leave them alone don't want more rules and a minority imposing its will on the majority if you want to buy a firework you should be aloud it's nothing to do with anyone else Are the people who buy fireworks in the majority..... ? i'd say the people that enjoy them are..... Maybe, but that wasn't the question - the OP refers to people who buy fireworks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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