Buying fireworks for July 4? Here's where to buy them, safety tips

Mateo Rosiles, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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A no smoking sign on display at Pop's Fireworks stand at 84th Street and U.S. Highway 87 on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in Lubbock, Texas.
A no smoking sign on display at Pop's Fireworks stand at 84th Street and U.S. Highway 87 on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in Lubbock, Texas.

Looking to buy fireworks to celebrate America's Independence Day?

Before you go out to locally owned or operated firework stands, here are a few things you should know before buying them.

What are the rules when I buy fireworks?

According to the City of Lubbock Ordinances, "no person may manufacture, sell or give away fireworks, or store, possess or use fireworks," within the city limits.

This also means individuals can not transport fireworks in the city limits. Doing so is a misdemeanor and individuals can be fined up to $1,000.

Poping outside of the city limits is allowed; however, the Texas State Law does have some more stipulations. Fireworks can not be used within:

  • 600 feet of churches, hospitals, asylums, child care centers or schools

  • 100 feet of flammable liquids, gasses or objects

  • 100 feet of fireworks vendors

  • In or from a car

If individuals see firework usage within the city limits, they can use Lubbock Police Department's online form — Coplogic — or call LPD’s non-emergency number at (806) 775-2865.

To find Coplogic, visit Lubbockpolice.com under the “Reports and Forms” tab.

What are some safety tips when I handle fireworks?

Never hold lit fireworks in your hands.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission annual report, there were 11 deaths caused by fireworks in 2022 with 10,200 people being sent to the ER for injuries.

38% of those injuries were from fireworks burns with another 29% of those injuries being to people's hands and fingers. In total, 73% of the 2022 firework injuries were seen in the weeks leading up to and after the July 4th weekend.

Some other after tips from CPSC are:

  • Never let children play with fireworks

  • Keep a bucket of water close by in case of fires

  • Never use fireworks if you have been drinking or using drugs

More tips and stats can be found at cpsc.gov/firworks.

Where can I buy fireworks in the Lubbock area?

  • Alamo Fireworks — 9601 19th St.

  • Barndo Fireworks — 14425 N. I-27 Service Road in New Deal will open June 29.

  • Discount Ciy Fireworks — Highway 87 Frd Sb.

  • Lone Wolf Fireworks — Farm-to-Market 179 and County Road 6900 in Lubbock and 11402 FM 179 in Wolfforth.

  • Mr. W Fireworks — 4212 E. 4th St., 1307 82nd St., 9613 19th St. and 8322 98th St. in Wolfforth.

  • Shallowater Fireworks — 7355 Highway 84 in Shallowater.

  • Texas Star Fireworks — 130th and University, and 5606 130th St.

  • TNT Fireworks — 4105 E. 4th St., 4824 E. Highway 84, 1507 82nd St., 1313 82nd St., 11516 Highway 87, 4904 Highway 62/82, 5401 County Road 7500, 3901 Farm-to-Market 2528, 16207 Farm-to-Market 1730, 19101 Farm-to-Market 1730 and 9627 Highway 114. There is also a Wolfforth location on 7820 County Road 7100.

  • Wholesale Fireworks TNT — 1301 84th St.

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: July 4 firework laws, where to buy them, safety tips