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laparfitt

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help me out - regarding laws and regulations regarding pyrotechnics.

02 April 2016 - 11:53 PM

my name is Luke Parfitt, i am an enthusiast and i am looking for some advice!

 

so, in south west wales we have a small non profit Airsoft site. i volunteer as a marshal and exist as a strong member on the committee. we are currently investing some of our accumulated club funds into some pyrotechnic devices. these devices would not be used for gameplay they would be used for theatrical effect or battle simulation. mostly looking for high report devices. (Airsoft is like paintball but with a bit more of a tactical twist)

 

I am looking at implementing a remote detonation device. utilising E-matches to ignite the pyro. for this  i would also be looking at using pre-made "cake" style fireworks and separating the necessary "tube" or "tubes" for the days firing. all of the pyro will be isolated in an inaccessible area and wired up in place at the site on the morning of the game. i'm looking at using multiple small locations throughout the site, meaning no one area would have a high volume of explosives.

we have an insurance policy which covers us for use of pyrotechnics designed for Airsoft use. i am looking at a second insurance to cover fireworks/pyro devices used in theatrical effects. 

 

so the first thing i was looking to find information about was the fact that i am using e-match to modify the ignition of the fireworks/devices.

 

the second thing would be the fact that i am taking an already constructed "cake" style firework and dissecting it to utilise shot/value 

 

i'm on here to find out weather anything of this is legal/illegal and what i can do to make this completely legal and above board. 

 

if this does pose any problems. can anyone think of any alternatives for a cheap loud bang which can be detonated remotely? 

 

thanks in advance! 

Luke Parfitt