A complete ban on fireworks - long overdue

[kirklancaster]

This is Tuesday the 3rd of November. We have taken the dogs for a walk, fed them and had our own evening meal, and settled down to watch 'American Sniper'. The world outside our home was cold, dark and peaceful, the world inside it, warm, lamp-lit and peaceful.

Just 10 minutes into the film, the peace was shattered by commercial grade fireworks being set off without pause for the next 2 hours 10 minutes.

These were NOT the standard domestic mix of display fireworks, rockets and 'bangers', but 30 to 40 repeater violently loud bangers and really large skyrockets which each culminated in multiple sonic bangs.

Our poor dogs were inconsolable - terrified - and our conservatory roof was continuously littered with descending and still smoldering fragments from the exploding sky rockets.

I'm sorry, but it is NOT Bonfire Night for another 2 days and if past years are anything to go by, this ignorance will continue tomorrow through the day and night, ditto on the 5th, and for weeks afterwards.

It is now time to BAN ALL fireworks except for organised COMMUNAL BONFIRES, and to restrict ALL bonfires to the 5th of November - Bonfire Night.

I KNOW I was young once, and enjoyed Bonfire Night AND fireworks - I STILL do - but the world has changed. Fireworks have become more sophisticated, much larger, more powerful, and many times more loud, and people have more money in their pockets to purchase them in number.

People are also many times more ignorant than decades ago, and less respectful of other people or their terrified pets, and the letting off of fireworks now far exceeds just 'Bonfire Night'.

The great irony is, that - like Christmas, Easter, and Whitsuntide, the ignorant bastards who carry out this assault on our right to enjoy our homes in peace and quiet, would not know who Guido Fawkes or Robert Catesby were if they rose from the grave and bit them.

I'd be interested in any of your views.

[Will.]

It is now time to BAN ALL fireworks except for organised COMMUNAL BONFIRES, and to restrict ALL bonfires to the 5th of November - Bonfire Night.

^ I completely agree Kirk.

We don't celebrate Halloween/Christmas any other day apart from 31st and 25th.

The same should be with fireworks.

[Marsh.]

I agree. They are so annoying and set everyone's pets off wild.

I'm glad they brought in the curfew because I remember when they would go off all through the early hours but now it's time to restrict it to certain days; bonfire night, august bank holiday etc and big events.

[Dollface]

Completely agree :clap1: I hate fireworks, mostly because of the state they put my pets in, but also because they're so loud and not really any fun at all.

[Livia]

I like fireworks and enjoy setting them off in the garden either on Bonfire night or the weekend before or after. That said, there are farms and a stable not too far from me so I go for the quieter ones that pop rather than bang. I want to watch the pretty lights not take cover from an artillery barrage.

[Marsh.]

I like fireworks and enjoy setting them off in the garden either on Bonfire night or the weekend before or after. That said, there are farms and a stable not too far from me so I go for the quieter ones that pop rather than bang. I want to watch the pretty lights not take cover from an artillery barrage.

:joker:

[BlankSpace]

I have four chickens who are scared of anything and a dog who hates loud noises so she hides whenever she hears fireworks, for weeks now we've had people putting fireworks up day after day and it's just ridiculous. It's so over the top and it doesn't need to be that way!

[Will.]

I think we're having fireworks on Thursday in the garden, we shut the dogs away in a secluded room with bones and the radio on - keeps them calm.

[Crimson Dynamo]

i never hear or see one:hee:

when I lived in Richmond it was like Syria for 7 days either side

like a bloody war zone

[kirklancaster]

I like fireworks and enjoy setting them off in the garden either on Bonfire night or the weekend before or after. That said, there are farms and a stable not too far from me so I go for the quieter ones that pop rather than bang. I want to watch the pretty lights not take cover from an artillery barrage.


You know Liv - an 'artillery barrage' best describes it. There was no 'pretty' cascading pyrotechnic displays, just over 2 hours of repeating sonic bangs.

My poor dogs are still shaking.

People in the locale have been setting off fireworks sporadically for the last 2 weeks or so, but these WERE the pretty domestic grade firworks. This was different.

My wife had to stop me from going out to find out where the barrage was being let off. She KNOWS I would have ended up being arrested.

I hate ignorant bastards.

[Livia]

I agree with a ban on mortar-style bangs. Where's the fun? They're just annoying and terrifying for animals.

Hope your dogs are okay.

[Northern Monkey]

You won't like my position on them.I would be your nightmare neighbour.I do only let them off on the big night but i do like the big ones.I spent alot last year.My grand finale was a 200 shot display firework that was worthy of an organised display.Im a sucker for them.
We're going to a display this year though so no fireworks at home.

[Kate!]

Completely agree.

[user104658]

A huge firework went off right next to the kids' window last year - as in, inches from it, it was rattling, I don't think it would have taken much more of a bang to smash it.

Set off by the same neighbours that I had an altercation with last week, of course... that time they were high / drunk and setting off fireworks in the middle of the road. Totally mental. And this is a "nice area" too, these just happen to be some marginally well off gutter ****s because he's done quite well in his trade. They're like something out of "Shameless". Honestly.

Edited To Add: This wasn't in the evening, of course, when it would have been a minor annoyance. It was, once again, at around 2am.

[Jamie89]

On reading the title I was all ready to say something like "well it's just a bit of fun and it's only once every so often blah blah" because I never really get bothered by it, but actually you make some very good points. Mainly that fireworks should be restricted to organised communal events. Or if private, then only at certain times maybe, and they can only last a certain amount of time, and they can't be too noisy. They could be categorized perhaps?
I'd sign a petition for this anyway... as long as we can keep sparklers :hee:

[King Gizzard]

Agreed fam

[Livia]

Oh yes, sparklers are compulsory.

[Jamie89]

Also, I don't know why anyone wouldn't rather go to a communal display anyway? Much better atmosphere than being at home surely?

[Ninastar]

I agree. I also think there should be stricter guidlines on who can buy them, as I've read 3/4 things over the last few days about people using them to throw at people... It's disgusting.

[King Gizzard]

There never really is any around here

I suppose you could have a permit sort of thing so you could plan to arrange one if its veto' by a council

[King Gizzard]

Then again if they were outright banned you'd probably get more official events

[user104658]

I agree. I also think there should be stricter guidlines on who can buy them, as I've read 3/4 things over the last few days about people using them to throw at people... It's disgusting.

Yeeeah kids from my school used to get the rockets that have a sort of cardboard tube "holder" around them, and aim / hold the tube while lighting the bottom. Of course every year in the papers there's another story where some kid's rocket has got caught in said tube and blown their hand off.

[Kizzy]

Why don't we just ban everything and go to bed at 10pm?

If they were working over the weekend they might have decided to have their party tonight, or it might be a birthday?

[waterhog]

the thing that bugs me and I say it every year - everyone is so worried about saving the earth and recycling to not cause damage to the earth yet they buy so much fireworks it undoes all the work they have ever done - hypercritical.

[bots]

Unless I am going completely mad, I'm sure there was a point years ago that fireworks were banned except for organised events, then the law was changed again. Wonder why it was changed back.

[Kizzy]

Unless I am going completely mad, I'm sure there was a point years ago that fireworks were banned except for organised events, then the law was changed again. Wonder why it was changed back.

Somebody wasn't making enough money.

[Cherie]

^ I completely agree Kirk.

We don't celebrate Halloween/Christmas any other day apart from 31st and 25th.

The same should be with fireworks.

There are 12 days of Christmas Will :fist:


I don't get the whole fireworks thing at any rate, sure they are pretty and colourful but once you have seen one display, they are all pretty much the same.

[Ashley.]

Can't really relate to this since

1. We don't get fireworks that much here.
2. I don't have a pet.

I however disagree with banning something just because an animal is scared for 10 minutes of a 24-hour day. What do you expect anyway? It's Bonfire Night in a couple days, the fireworks will be over soon.

[kirklancaster]

Why don't we just ban everything and go to bed at 10pm?

If they were working over the weekend they might have decided to have their party tonight, or it might be a birthday?

This post says what I expected to be honest.

[Locke.]

It is bloody ridiculous. Every night this past week they've been going off and scaring the dog, and of course in 2 days time it will be a constant for about 5 or 6 hours. The sooner they are banned the better.

Can't really relate to this since

1. We don't get fireworks that much here.
2. I don't have a pet.

I however disagree with banning something just because an animal is scared for 10 minutes of a 24-hour day. What do you expect anyway? It's Bonfire Night in a couple days, the fireworks will be over soon.

It is far more than 10 minutes a day if you live in a big city.

[kirklancaster]

Can't really relate to this since

1. We don't get fireworks that much here.
2. I don't have a pet.

I however disagree with banning something just because an animal is scared for 10 minutes of a 24-hour day. What do you expect anyway? It's Bonfire Night in a couple days, the fireworks will be over soon.

I suggest that you re-read and COMPREHEND EXACTLY what I have written so that you do not MISREPRESENT it.

[Cherie]

Diwali is looming as well :worry: 3 days of it

[Kizzy]

I guess new years eve and burns night will have a few too.

[kirklancaster]

It is bloody ridiculous. Every night this past week they've been going off and scaring the dog, and of course in 2 days time it will be a constant for about 5 or 6 hours. The sooner they are banned the better.



It is far more than 10 minutes a day if you live in a big city.

:clap1::clap1::clap1: Well said Locke.

NOWHERE did I state that it was "10 minutes out of a 24 hour day" and some people should learn to read properly. If it was "10 minutes" I would not be complaining.

[Johnnyuk123]

I'd like to shove those fireworks up their backside and light them. Ban em!!! :fist::fist::fist:

[kirklancaster]

I'd like to shove those fireworks up their backside and light them. Ban em!!! :fist::fist::fist:

:laugh: Yeah Johnny. A friend in need uh?

[Johnnyuk123]

:laugh: Yeah Johnny. A friend in need uh?

Oh i would run out of fireworks with all the idiots around setting them off right now.:joker: They should ban them. Let it just be an organized show on the night away from homes etc. I'm ok with that but i hate them letting fireworks off all over the place scaring animals especially. They need banning.:wavey:

[Ashley.]

It is bloody ridiculous. Every night this past week they've been going off and scaring the dog, and of course in 2 days time it will be a constant for about 5 or 6 hours. The sooner they are banned the better.

It is far more than 10 minutes a day if you live in a big city.

If you don't like noise, then perhaps a "big city" isn't for you.

[kirklancaster]

A huge firework went off right next to the kids' window last year - as in, inches from it, it was rattling, I don't think it would have taken much more of a bang to smash it.

Set off by the same neighbours that I had an altercation with last week, of course... that time they were high / drunk and setting off fireworks in the middle of the road. Totally mental. And this is a "nice area" too, these just happen to be some marginally well off gutter ****s because he's done quite well in his trade. They're like something out of "Shameless". Honestly.

Edited To Add: This wasn't in the evening, of course, when it would have been a minor annoyance. It was, once again, at around 2am.

This really beggars belief - the low life dragged up scumbag. I genuinely am angry for you T.S.

I hope karma gets this yob sooner than later.

[Locke.]

If you don't like noise, then perhaps a "big city" isn't for you.

Yes, let me just pack up all my belongings, family, dog, and pay a fortune to move somewhere else because a few dickheads like setting fireworks off.

[Ashley.]

Yes, let me just pack up all my belongings, family, dog, and pay a fortune to move somewhere else because a few dickheads like setting fireworks off.

Why are they dickheads? That's a bit of an unjust insult to throw out to people you don't even know. Why should they stop doing what they like just because you don't like it? It's like Muslims trying to make non-Muslims eat halal during the whole Subway fiasco.

[reece(:]

Times like this I'm glad to live in flats on top of a shopping centre :joker:

[Locke.]

Why are they dickheads? That's a bit of an unjust insult to throw out to people you don't even know. Why should they stop doing what they like just because you don't like it? It's like that stupid Muslim halal meat fiasco a couple years back.

I'm fully aware of who my neighbours are. And they should stop doing it for the exact reason stated in the OP, it really isn't worth going round in circles about it.

[Johnnyuk123]

Why are they dickheads? That's a bit of an unjust insult to throw out to people you don't even know. Why should they stop doing what they like just because you don't like it? It's like Muslims trying to make non-Muslims eat halal during the whole Subway fiasco.

But subways do sell halal whether we like it or not. They have large stickers on their shop windows saying halal. We don't get the option of a none halal sandwich choice in a none muslim country at all.

[James]

It is bloody ridiculous. Every night this past week they've been going off and scaring the dog, and of course in 2 days time it will be a constant for about 5 or 6 hours.

Where I live, until a few years ago, it was like that. For about a month before Bonfire Night it would be like being in a warzone every night.

But then I think the council, police and trading standards cracked down on sales of fireworks to under-18s, and now you virtually don't hear a firework going off until Bonfire night or the weekend near it.

[Marsh.]

I'm sorry, a thread about fireworks suddenly became about Subway serving halal meat? :conf:

[kirklancaster]

Why are they dickheads? That's a bit of an unjust insult to throw out to people you don't even know. Why should they stop doing what they like just because you don't like it? It's like Muslims trying to make non-Muslims eat halal during the whole Subway fiasco.

It's NOTHING at all like "Muslims trying to make non-Muslims eat halal during the whole Subway fiasco", and it is NOTHING to do with trying to 'Stop people doing what they like just because we don't like it '.

It is about common decency, consideration for other people and their pets, respect for other people's property, and compliance of the LAW of this country - something yOU should know all about if it's your profession.

These ignorant bastards are BREAKING THE LAW and ARE dickheads.

Locke is absolutely correct.

[Ashley.]

I'm sorry, a thread about fireworks suddenly became about Subway serving halal meat? :conf:

It's called a ****ing comparison

[Johnnyuk123]

I'm sorry, a thread about fireworks suddenly became about Subway serving halal meat? :conf:

Blame Ashley.:joker:

[Ross.]

I'm sorry, a thread about fireworks suddenly became about Subway serving halal meat? :conf:

:joker::joker::joker:

I love TiBB

[Marsh.]

It's called a ****ing comparison

:worry: Jesus, don't shoot me.

[Johnnyuk123]

But i have to ask this.... Does anyone know of a subway that isn't selling halal meat? :joker::joker::joker:

[Ashley.]

It's NOTHING at all like "Muslims trying to make non-Muslims eat halal during the whole Subway fiasco", and it is NOTHING to do with trying to 'Stop people doing what they like just because we don't like it '.

It is about common decency, consideration for other people and their pets, respect for other people's property, and compliance of the LAW of this country - something yOU should know all about if it's your profession.

These ignorant bastards are BREAKING THE LAW and ARE dickheads.

Locke is absolutely correct.

The police enforce the laws, I just deal with the individuals who break them. Plus I don't even think it's a law break anymore, but if you hate it so much, then call the police.

[Marsh.]

Ashley, are you setting off a firework display as we type? :suspect:

[kirklancaster]

:worry: Jesus, don't shoot me.

:laugh:

[Ashley.]

Ashley, are you setting off a firework display as we type? :suspect:

Check your letterbox :smug::hehe:

[Johnnyuk123]

The police enforce the laws, I just deal with the individuals who break them. Plus I don't even think it's a law break anymore, but if you hate it so much, then call the police.

Don't get me started on the police. I went to them with a serious stalking issue and because the stalker worked for them they quickly closed ranks. No justice at all.:fist::fist::fist:

[Ashley.]

Don't get me started on the police. I went to them with a serious stalking issue and because the stalker worked for them they quickly closed ranks. No justice at all.:fist::fist::fist:

Are you sure the 'stalker' wasn't a monitor?

[Johnnyuk123]

Corruption is rife in this country.

[Johnnyuk123]

Are you sure the 'stalker' wasn't a monitor?

The stalker works for the police.

[Ashley.]

The stalker works for the police.

Well yeah but they may have just been monitoring you, not stalking you. :laugh: Were you acting suspicious?

[Johnnyuk123]

Well yeah but they may have just been monitoring you, not stalking you. :laugh: Were you acting suspicious?

I have 2 years of info on this stalker, actual evidence.

[Marsh.]

I have 2 years of info on this stalker, actual evidence.

Now you sound like the stalker. :omgno:

[Ashley.]

I have 2 years of info on this stalker, actual evidence.

Have you tried legal advice?

[Johnnyuk123]

Now you sound like the stalker. :omgno:

Saving the hate filled emails then presenting them to the police is not stalking Marsh.

[Johnnyuk123]

Have you tried legal advice?

The police assured me it will not happen again. They agreed with me with that person present but then did nothing. No punishment for their abuse towards me. Just wanted too sweep it under the carpet.

[kirklancaster]

The police enforce the laws, I just deal with the individuals who break them. Plus I don't even think it's a law break anymore, but if you hate it so much, then call the police.

Well then, I know the law on this subject better than a lawyer. They most certainly ARE breaking the law.

Banned fireworks

Mortar Shells: all fireworks of the "aerial shell"/"mortar shell" type, which launch single, large projectiles into the air where they explode to create effects - are Category 4. This was as a result of the deaths in 1996 of Stephen Timcke and David Hattersley who were killed by mortars on successive nights.

Mini-rockets, bangers, firecrackers, fireworks of erratic flight (including jumping fireworks) were banned in 1997.

In 2004 the definition of mini-rocket was further restricted, and airbombs were also banned, in an effort to stop anti-social behaviour involving fireworks.

I will NOT detail further Law concerning 'Safety Zones' and 'Fall Out Zones' because I am intelligent enough to recognise futility when I see it.

Incidentally, I do NOT need the police - believe me - I can sort ignorant bastards like these out myself - one on one, or with 'My Gang' if a gang of ignorant yobs is concerned, and believe me, MY gang are bigger, tougher, and more lethal.

But that would be breaking the law though, wouldn't it?

[Ashley.]

Well then, I know the law on this subject better than a lawyer. They most certainly ARE breaking the law.

Banned fireworks

Mortar Shells: all fireworks of the "aerial shell"/"mortar shell" type, which launch single, large projectiles into the air where they explode to create effects - are Category 4. This was as a result of the deaths in 1996 of Stephen Timcke and David Hattersley who were killed by mortars on successive nights.

Mini-rockets, bangers, firecrackers, fireworks of erratic flight (including jumping fireworks) were banned in 1997.

In 2004 the definition of mini-rocket was further restricted, and airbombs were also banned, in an effort to stop anti-social behaviour involving fireworks.

I will NOT detail further Law concerning 'Safety Zones' and 'Fall Out Zones' because I am intelligent enough to recognise futility when I see it.

Incidentally, I do NOT need the police - believe me - I can sort ignorant bastards like these out myself - one on one, or with 'My Gang' if a gang of ignorant yobs is concerned, and believe me, MY gang are bigger, tougher, and more lethal.

But that would be breaking the law though, wouldn't it?

Types of fireworks are banned, yes. I know this. But as long as they aren't causing harm and, as you say, are kept to firm zones, then there shouldn't be a problem. People who want to enjoy fireworks and comply with the law should not be penalised because of these said yobs. Instead, these said yobs should be penalised. So call the bloody police.

[Johnnyuk123]

Well then, I know the law on this subject better than a lawyer. They most certainly ARE breaking the law.

Banned fireworks

Mortar Shells: all fireworks of the "aerial shell"/"mortar shell" type, which launch single, large projectiles into the air where they explode to create effects - are Category 4. This was as a result of the deaths in 1996 of Stephen Timcke and David Hattersley who were killed by mortars on successive nights.

Mini-rockets, bangers, firecrackers, fireworks of erratic flight (including jumping fireworks) were banned in 1997.

In 2004 the definition of mini-rocket was further restricted, and airbombs were also banned, in an effort to stop anti-social behaviour involving fireworks.

I will NOT detail further Law concerning 'Safety Zones' and 'Fall Out Zones' because I am intelligent enough to recognise futility when I see it.

Incidentally, I do NOT need the police - believe me - I can sort ignorant bastards like these out myself - one on one, or with 'My Gang' if a gang of ignorant yobs is concerned, and believe me, MY gang are bigger, tougher, and more lethal.

But that would be breaking the law though, wouldn't it?

One time on here i broke wind whilst posting and got an infraction. :hehe:

[Johnnyuk123]

Sadly the mod was not from Chicago (the windy city)

[kirklancaster]

Types of fireworks are banned, yes.

Well then - In my OP I stated exactly WHICH types of fireworks were being let off "without pause".

Anyway, I've heard all I need to.

[Ashley.]

Well then - In my OP I stated exactly WHICH types of fireworks were being let off "without pause".

Anyway, I've heard all I need to.

Just call the police :facepalm: Wallowing in anger isn't going to fix anything.

[kirklancaster]

Just call the police :facepalm: Wallowing in anger isn't going to fix anything.

I'm not wallowing in anger about the incident, I'm just surprised and disgusted by certain responses on here. Let's just leave it at that, and say I've been... educated tonight.

[Ashley.]

I'm not wallowing in anger about the incident, I'm just surprised and disgusted by certain responses on here. Let's just leave it at that, and say I've been... educated tonight.

What responses, though? Not everyone is going to share your opinion, especially those who don't have dogs and/or other pets and don't live in "big cities" where fireworks are a regular thing. If I was so bothered about fireworks I'd have a little more perspective but I'm simply not.

[MB.]

but if you hate it so much, then call the police.

http://i.imgur.com/OvRl6yQs.jpg

[JoshBB]

I wouldn't want a flat-out ban, but a lot more restriction is necessary I think.

[JoshBB]

It's called a ****ing comparison

The comparison doesn't carry the same logic though.

If you don't agree with halal meat, you can choose not to eat it.
If you don't want fireworks disrupting your evening, you can't lower the volume. The noise is still there and seriously annoying.

[Amy Jade]

I think loud ones should be banned, they disturb the peace and cause loads of problems - I understand people may want their own display but I think they should only be allowed the quiet kind.

[smudgie]

Fireworks on Bonfire night, New Year's Eve and special occasions only, would suit me fine.

[kirklancaster]

Fireworks on Bonfire night, New Year's Eve and special occasions only, would suit me fine.

And me Smudgie.

[kirklancaster]

I think loud ones should be banned, they disturb the peace and cause loads of problems - I understand people may want their own display but I think they should only be allowed the quiet kind.

:clap1::clap1::clap1:

[kirklancaster]

The comparison doesn't carry the same logic though.

If you don't agree with halal meat, you can choose not to eat it.
If you don't want fireworks disrupting your evening, you can't lower the volume. The noise is still there and seriously annoying.

:clap1::clap1::clap1:

[Johnnyuk123]

Lets have silent fireworks!!!

[James]

As I said before it make a real difference if you stop fireworks being sold to teenagers. They're probably mostly the ones setting them off in the street.

[Johnnyuk123]

As I said before it make a real difference if you stop fireworks being sold to teenagers. They're probably mostly the ones setting them off in the street.

Make it a criminal offence for teenagers to buy them in the first place.:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[Johnnyuk123]

Buy bangers under age and get banged up! RESULT!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[reece(:]

They for sure shouldn't be allowed to be put off past like 10-11 o clock.

[LukeB]

They for sure shouldn't be allowed to be put off past like 10-11 o clock.

I agree with this

[Kizzy]

it is a common misconception that you can only let fireworks off on or around Guy Fawkes. You can in fact let fireworks off any time of year and any day of the week including Sundays, but you must let them off before 11pm.

Exceptions to the 11pm rule are:

November 5th (Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes): You can let fireworks off until midnight.
December 31st (New Year’s Eve): You can let fireworks off until 1am.
Diwali (11th November 2015*): You can let fireworks off until 1am.
Chinese New Year (8th February 2016*): You can let fireworks off until 1am.
*Source: Wikipedia articles Diwali and Chinese New Year.


http://www.firework-review.org.uk/firework-laws-regulations/

[Johnnyuk123]

it is a common misconception that you can only let fireworks off on or around Guy Fawkes. You can in fact let fireworks off any time of year and any day of the week including Sundays, but you must let them off before 11pm.

Exceptions to the 11pm rule are:

November 5th (Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes): You can let fireworks off until midnight.
December 31st (New Year’s Eve): You can let fireworks off until 1am.
Diwali (11th November 2015*): You can let fireworks off until 1am.
Chinese New Year (8th February 2016*): You can let fireworks off until 1am.
*Source: Wikipedia articles Diwali and Chinese New Year.


http://www.firework-review.org.uk/firework-laws-regulations/

I agree with your post 100% Kizzy but at the same time causing animals distress that can easily be avoided by controlled firework displays is simply cruel. Those animals don't get a say in all of this. I have held my shaking dogs for hours during this period and it is heartbreaking to see them suffer so much like this.

[Amy Jade]

Most supermarkets ask for ID if you look under 25 so I'm not sure teenagers can be blamed

[Johnnyuk123]

Most supermarkets ask for ID if you look under 25 so I'm not sure teenagers can be blamed

I've been asked twice already to buy them for teenagers standing outside those supermarkets. I said no.

[Amy Jade]

I've been asked twice already to buy them for teenagers standing outside those supermarkets. I said no.

I don't doubt that but surely that is the stupid adults fault that do buy them for the silly morons.

[LukeB]

I think people should still use loud fireworks and quiet ones up until a certain time.. depending on where it is like if people do it in their back garden then fireworks should stop at around 11pm.. but if it's in woods/parks for festivals then 12am(aslong as they are not close to houses)

[Johnnyuk123]

I don't doubt that but surely that is the stupid adults fault that do buy them for the silly morons.

Morons will buy them for them.:wavey:

[Johnnyuk123]

My idea of silent fireworks would solve the situation.

[Ammi]

..I saw this in a similar thread on another site and don't know if it's something that would work...


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[Cherie]

Most supermarkets ask for ID if you look under 25 so I'm not sure teenagers can be blamed


I agree there are no facts to back this up, and if in the case of the OP the fireworks were going off for two hours and 10 minutes that is a lot of money on fireworks so unlikely to be teenagers

I've been asked twice already to buy them for teenagers standing outside those supermarkets. I said no.

I've never been asked to buy any and I've never seen teenagers hanging around supermarkets asking other shoppers either

[arista]

[shattered by commercial grade fireworks being set off without pause for the next 2 hours 10 minutes. ]

Kirk
you need 7.1 Speakers
that can take your Movie above the outside firework
American Sniper - Great Film.

[kirklancaster]

You won't like my position on them.I would be your nightmare neighbour.I do only let them off on the big night but i do like the big ones.I spent alot last year.My grand finale was a 200 shot display firework that was worthy of an organised display.Im a sucker for them.
We're going to a display this year though so no fireworks at home.

No Paul - If you only let them off on Bonfire Night, I have NO problem. I celebrate Bonfire Night myself and believe that it's so important to keep alive our cultural traditions, but as with every aspect of life now, it is the abuse by ignorant scumbags which necessitates Legal Action to curb their anti-social behaviour.

[kirklancaster]

[shattered by commercial grade fireworks being set off without pause for the next 2 hours 10 minutes. ]

Kirk
you need 7.1 Speakers
that can take your Movie above the outside firework
American Sniper - Great Film.

Thanks Arista. Yes it is one of the best films I have ever watched, and I've seen a few thousand in my time.

[Jamie89]

I'm sorry, a thread about fireworks suddenly became about Subway serving halal meat? :conf:

well i think Subway should most certainly stop firing chickens into the sky and exploding them :nono: As pretty as it might look

[bots]

Notes new business opportunity ..... noise cancelling headphones for pets :amazed:

[Cherie]

Notes new business opportunity ..... noise cancelling headphones for pets :amazed:

And matching one for irate owners :amazed:

[Livia]

The police enforce the laws, I just deal with the individuals who break them. Plus I don't even think it's a law break anymore, but if you hate it so much, then call the police.

I thought you were a "defence attorney". Aren't you defending innocent clients? Somewhat of a travesty if you're defending people you know have broken the law and encouraging them to perjure themselves in court... and committing perjury yourself if you know they're guilty. You'll end up being struck off the fake-lawyer list.

[Northern Monkey]

No Paul - If you only let them off on Bonfire Night, I have NO problem. I celebrate Bonfire Night myself and believe that it's so important to keep alive our cultural traditions, but as with every aspect of life now, it is the abuse by ignorant scumbags which necessitates Legal Action to curb their anti-social behaviour.Yeah i don't let them off at any other time.I would feel like a twat to the neighbours.We have alot of elderly people around here.I do like the noisey ones though.