What is the biggest firecracker you can buy?

M-80 (explosive)
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Can you buy M-80s?

M-80s and other salutes are not legal in California. The State Fireworks Law of 1973 allows only “safe and sane” fireworks to be sold to consumers.
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Is an M-80 a quarter stick of dynamite?

(Contrary to urban legend, an M-80 that contains 3,000 mg of powder is not equivalent to a quarter-stick of dynamite. Dynamite generally contains a stable nitroglycerin based high explosive, whereas M-80s or any other kind of firecracker contains a low explosive powder, like flash powder or black powder.)
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What is a m1000 firecracker?

In the United States, quarter sticks and similar large firecrackers are illegal to manufacture or possess without an ATF High Explosives Manufacturing License. They are sometimes colloquially known as M-1000s or "Block Busters".
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What is a m100 firecracker?

M-100s, are a class of powerful firecrackers commonly called salutes. They are also known as silver salutes.
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How big is a M-80?

M-80's: These devices are commonly red or brown in color with an average size of 1" long with a 5/8" diameter with an average explosive composition of . 12 oz. detonation could cause injury to fingers, hands, eyes and face.
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What is an M 5000 Firecracker?

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Each Jumbo M5000 sticks contains a bundle of firecrackers strung together with quick fuse. This allows for all of the crackers to essentially ignite in a split second. This results in an extremely loud report which is sure to get everyone's attention at your neighborhood celebration.
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Is a M1000 a quarter stick of dynamite?

This M1000 type of explosive is extremely dangerous, and is nicknamed a quarter stick, in reference to its similarity to a stick of dynamite. These are often poorly made by non-professionals, and they are very unstable.
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Why are cherry bombs illegal?

Cherry Bombs, Silver Salutes, and M-80's have been banned by Federal Law since 1966 because of the large amounts of explosive composition they contain. If you find any of these items, DO NOT touch them. Immediately call your local police or fire service.
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How powerful are M-80s?

By law, a firecracker sold for on-the-ground consumer use can contain no more than 50 mg of explosives. An M-80 has at least 3,000 mg. (Contrary to urban legend, that is not equivalent to a quarter-stick of dynamite, which typically contains at least 20,000 mg.)
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How much flash powder is in a M-80?

“M-80s are red in color, one and one-half inches long, 5/8 of an inch in diameter, with a green waterproof fuse sticking out the side (still not the ones at the tent).” Those contained 2 grams of flash powder. Legal M-80s today can only contain 50 milligrams of flash powder, which is about 1/40th of the original M80.
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Why is it called an M-80?

The M-80 got its name from the 80 grains (roughly 5 grams) of flash powder it contained. The M stood for military, or military-issue. The original M-80s were, as you might expect, standard military-issue brown craft paper tubes with a fuse and end caps.
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What are the loudest legal fireworks?

The Wolf Pack® firecrackers are the loudest available by law. Wolf Pack® is becoming the brand to be reckoned with on firecrackers.
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What does a real M-80 look like?

Traditionally, M-80s were made from a small cardboard tube, often red, approximately 11⁄2 inches (3.8 cm) long and 9⁄16 inch (1.4 cm) inside diameter, with a fuse coming out of the side; this type of fuse is commonly known as cannon fuse or Visco fuse, after a company responsible for standardizing the product.
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What is the strongest firework?

The Guinness World Records entry for largest aerial firework has been broken in Colorado United States. The successful attempt weighed 2,800lbs (1,270kg) and measured 62in (1.57m). The previous record was set off in the United Arab Emirates in 2018 with a firework of 1,087.26 kg (2,397 lb).
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Whats in an M-80?

M80's – The original M80 was a military simulator that was sold as a firecracker. It contained two grams of flash powder and was responsible for hundreds of serious injuries due to its powerful blast. These items were banned by the CPSC in 1966, and made illegal by ATF in the 1970's.
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Are m60 fireworks loud?

The loudest, legal super-charged firecracker on the market!
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Can dynamite explode without a blasting cap?

Crystals will form on the outside of the sticks, causing them to be even more sensitive to shock, friction, and temperature. Therefore, while the risk of an explosion without the use of a blasting cap is minimal for fresh dynamite, old dynamite is dangerous.
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When can I buy fireworks in Texas?

When Can Fireworks be Sold in Texas? June 24th through July 4th and December 20th through January 1st for 4th of July and New Year's Eve. Each county commissioner's court can also permit firework sales for: Texas Independence Day (February 25th-March 2nd)
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Is an M-80 a cherry bomb?

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Is flash powder a high explosive?

[3] In fact, the most recent and comprehensive published research con- cluded that the flash powders that were tested (including the most common flash powder formulation) do not detonate and are not high explosives.
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Are m100 fireworks loud?

Wolverine™ Firecrackers are the most explosive, loudest, and most powerful available anywhere.
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