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ATF
Online - Special Notice Concerning a New Requirement for Responsible
Persons http://www.atf.gov/explarson/112902specnoticeintro.htm
ATF
Online - ATF P 5400.7 Federal Explosives Law and Regulations
2000 ("Orange Book") http://www.atf.gov/explarson/fedexplolaw/index.htm
ATF
Online - Federal Explosives Law and Regulations
("Orange Book") http://www.atf.gov/pub/fire-explo_pub/xcomplete.htm
Licenses,
Permits, Fingerprints, Photo IDs and Background Checks
IMPORTANT:
Please read the following information as the Homeland Security
Act has caused some major changes which been made in the
procedures for acquiring fireworks.
It will be a
Federal crime to physically transfer explosives to non-licensee
or non-permitee after May 24th 2003. Federal and
State political subdivisions are excluded from this.
- If you are
purchasing a display that Elite
Pyrotechnics, LLC fires for you, then there are NO changes
for you.
- If
you purchase and shoot your show as a Federal or State
subdivision (re: City of, Town of, City Fire Department, City
Police Department, any government entity, etc.) then there are no
changes for you. (You
will still need PROPER STORAGE.) Fill out the
5400.4 at the time of purchase and shoot your show.
- If
you are an individual or business that is not affiliated with
a Government entity, AND you were purchasing from us then
there are the following changes.
- You
were able to make purchases using the 5400.4, Yellow Form that
you filled out at the time of purchase. You got this from us
when you picked up the product. This is no longer an option
after 2003.
- If
you shoot your own show and are not a Federal or State political
Subdivision (re: City of, Town of, City fire Dept., etc.)
Volunteer fire departments then you will need a FEDERAL
PERMIT!
IF
YOU NEED A FEDERAL PERMIT, PLEASE CALL THE B.A.T.F. office
near you and ask for a permit package to fire a fireworks
display. (Allow at least 3 months for processing.)
- Types of Federal
Explosive Permits:
#
54: User of Fireworks (Display)
Cost: $100, Term is 3 Years
- Allows user
UNLIMITED purchases over a 3 year term. User can purchase
from outside of their state and can cross state borders with
their purchase. Allow 45 days for processing. Form ATF 5400.13/5400.16 available by
downloading at:
- http://www.atf.gov/forms/pdfs/f540013.pdf
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With this application you will need to submit:
1. Your Picture. (Unclear yet whether passport type will
suffice)
2. Your Fingerprinted card (Police issue will NOT suffice)
3. You will also need PROPER STORAGE.
# 55:
User (Limited) of Display Fireworks
Cost: $75, Term is 1 Year
- Allows user ONE single purchase over a 1 year term.
User can purchase
from outside of their state and can cross state borders with
their purchase. Allow 90 days for processing. Form ATF 5400.21 available by downloading at:
- http://www.atf.gov/forms/pdfs/f540021.pdf
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With this application on you will need to submit:
1. Your Picture. (Unclear yet whether passport type will
suffice)
2. Your Fingerprinted card (Police issue will NOT suffice)
3. You will also need PROPER STORAGE.
# 60:
Limited Permit
Cost: $25,
Term is 1 Year
- Allows user SIX purchases over a 1 year term.
User can only purchase
from within their state and cannot cross state borders with
their purchase. Requires same background check as the Type 54
and 55, complete with fingerprint card and photo submitted with
application. Allow 90 days to process. Form ATF F5400.13/5400.16 available by
downloading at:
- http://www.atf.gov/forms/pdfs/f540013.pdf
For more
information, please visit the BATFE site at www.atf.gov
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