Quote Originally Posted by BigTex
Always make sure the morter tube for fireworks is on a stable platform.
Wise words. And the tube should be placed over the table leg (on the corner), if possible. This will lessen the "table bounce" when it goes, decreasing the Murphy factor when...

Never fire 2 artilery (fireworks) rounds off at the same time from the same platform.
Depending on the platform and the launch tube, you can create slide-in secure slots for the tubes to keep them from falling over.

Always make sure there are no drunken peoples with lighters near the bags of fireworks.


God bless the 4th of July.
No better way to show your love for your country than by blowing up a small part of it. Our arsenal from the 2002 festivities:


Pyros Unite!