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Published July 02, 2008 07:10 pm - The pyrotechnic displays that put wonder in every child’s eyes can also put fear in every parent’s heart. But experts agree it is easy to have an enjoyable Fourth of July without any scares. Have a (safe) blast: Always put safety first when using fireworks By Colby Williams
news@joplinglobe.com The pyrotechnic displays that put wonder in every child’s eyes can also put fear in every parent’s heart. In any town, cracks and pops can already be heard when evening comes around. It must be fireworks season. This time of year does not have to distress parents too much, however. Experts agree it is easy to have an enjoyable Fourth of July without any scares. Safety first Aaron Colson, owner of all the local Black Market Fireworks locations, says that using common sense is a must. “Keep a safe distance from any (fireworks) you’re shooting, read the description on the package before purchasing, always follow the instructions on the labels, don’t point or shoot at each other, and parents should do the lighting for children,” Colson said. He recommends fireworks like snappers, smoke bombs, snakes and tanks for children. Even the big ones, though, should not worry cautious audiences. “All fireworks are sampled and tested,” Colson said. “If one is aerial, for example, it has to prove it will burn out before anything hits the ground.” One of the top fireworks manufacturers, Black Cat, even advertises its products as “meeting or exceeding” all the required standards, indicating how safe the industry now is. “You just don’t hear about accidents and silly things like we used to,” Colson said. “People are pretty aware of the dangers. Labeling and packaging have gotten a lot better.” Even with the fireworks industry’s progress, Colson stresses that parents and children use fireworks together. Parental guidance now could lead to a lifetime of safe summer celebrations. “I grew up doing fireworks,” said Lee Ann Dunn, mother of two small children. “They can be scary if you don’t know much about them, so I’ll definitely have my girls watch them and see how it’s done correctly.” Even if safety is necessary for the season, creativity can be a mom’s best friend. 
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