Is it possible to order (good) fireworks through the mail

Question

Not like snakes, sparklers or smoke bombs, but cool ones, light showers & stuff.

Is it legal to get them mailed?

Know of any good links for wholesale fireworks?

Answer 1

No. The US postal service will not ship explosives, including fireworks.

Answer 2

Yes, it's possible. It's also possible to have them confiscated if you live in an area where fireworks are illegal.

Answer 3

Yes, The Bureau Of Tobacco Alcohol And Firearms has an annual auction of confiscated fireworks each year in June. You must first file an application. Some of the items have a very high quality.Try sending for their free catalog.Contact them at:

U.S. Department of Justice

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Philadelphia Field Division

The Curtis Center

601 Walnut Street

Suite 1000E

Philadelphia, PA 19106

[phone]