Also the fuse, at times, protrudes from the ends of these firecrackers, as opposed to the middle of the tube in real m80s. M80s were originally made in the mid 20th century for the u. Fact sheet illegal explosive devices bureau of alcohol, tobacco. Jun 18, 2009 an m 80 is known for an explosive equivalent to roughly a 14 stick of tnt or dynamite. Isoline profile double acting cylinder, 40mm diameter, 80mm.
We provide 20 for you about m80 firecracker kits page 1. M80 firecrackers atomic fireworks inc home of cherry. M80 fireworks continue to be used on july fourth wsj. Omb has approved the collection of information for astm f96311 under omb control no. Consumer product safety commissions explosive weight limits for consumer fireworks and are therefore classified as illegal by atf and many other law enforcement agencies. Fact sheet illegal explosive devices bureau of alcohol. Approximately 9 grams explosive mixture risk factor. As far as conventional standards you will not find a comparable firecracker. The stuff of urban myths and legends, the m80 and its slightly less powerful cousin, the cherry bomb, are sometimes considered the gold standard of consumer fireworks. The consumer product safety commission has produced a video to highlight the dangers of illegal fireworks. These explosives were banned in 1966, but still account for many.
An m80 is known for an explosive equivalent to roughly a 14 stick of tnt or dynamite. The stuff of urban myths and legends, the m 80 and its slightly less powerful cousin, the cherry bomb, are sometimes considered the gold standard of consumer fireworks. I have a limited supply of real military grade m80s that i need to sell as soon as possible. That is a tremendous punch for an openly distirbuted retail firework. I got these directly from the manufacturer and i can guarantee zero duds on your order. Display fireworks are the large fireworks used in shows, generally under the. This is the result of the child protection act of 1966 and regulation by the consumer product safety commission, with the purpose of limiting the potential property.
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