tonyboyle

Can anyone give me a little advice or direct me to it.

I am a member of a re-enactment group which does have a public liability insurance - to a degree - it's not all singing dancing etc.

I have recently introduced the use of small pyrotechnic 'bangs' into a scenario I use. I use Maroons to do this, either nos. 5, 7 or 9 maximum. I have risk assessed this and have what I consider very stringent safety precautions in place. As many of you will be aware these are easily available online from UK companies that have no mention of licence requirements to buy them or use them.

However I have had no formal training, don't have a pyrotechincs licence etc.

Can anyone tell me if the use of these maroons in a public display requires a licence? If not at what stage does a pyrotechnic licence become necessary?

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