I m not sure if you can get real ones anymore, but you could and i did when i was a kid in the 70 s. M80s are an american class of large powerful firecrackers, sometimes called salutes. An actual m80, the old fashioned kind, contained 5 grams of powder, the. This informs customers which explosives are illegal in the united states. M80 firecrackers atomic fireworks inc home of cherry. An actual m80, the old fashioned kind, contained 5 grams of powder, the equivalent of 100 legal firecrackers. The stuff of urban myths and legends, the m80 and its slightly less powerful cousin, the cherry bomb, are sometimes considered the gold.
Exclusive distributors of cherry bomb and m80 fireworks, americas favorite brands of fireworks. Real m80 s are a little stronger than a real cherry bomb. The inside of the m150 m80 is really a firecracker wrapped in clay. The biggest manufactured firecracker was the blockbuster m100 and it was rumored to be equivalent to a 14 stick of dynamite. Imagine the recipe for disaster that presents itself when you have an illegal explosive like an m80 or cherry bomb with much more pyrotechnic charge than is. Phantom provides the widest range of consumer fireworks in all categories. Weve packed the legal limit into these single shot crackers. Red devil firecracker m firecrackers red devil firecracker m tnt. We are one of the oldest suppliers of consumer fireworks in the u. Apr 06, 2017 lighting off an m08 with friends im trying out a new video editor, so far i like it. Owner of this site is not responsible for potential mistakes or lacks of data. Silver salute, m80, cherry bomb, quarter stick are all included in list. Are fireworks in mexico much better than the ones we can buy.
No firecracker you can purchase will be close to a real m80. Does the m98 firecracker sound like the m80 firecracker. Phantom fireworks is the leading retailer of consumer fireworks in the u. See more ideas about fireworks, firecracker and vintage fireworks. Firecracker deception in usa archive pyro talk forums. It doesnt matter how big and exciting the tube is, or whether it says m60 or m100. Contrary to urban legend, an m80 that contains 3,000 mg of powder is not equivalent to a quarterstick of dynamite. Though m80s, cherry bombs, and silver salutes are now illegal in the u. So, i tested out one of these m60 firecrackers that i bought. In the usa consumer fireworks are regulated by the cpsc, which hates fireworks. Fact sheet illegal explosive devices bureau of alcohol. We carry it all, from the smallest firecracker to the largest and loudest multishot items. Because an m80 is a pyrotechnic device containing a charge in excess of 50 milligrams of pyrotechnic flash power, civilian use requires a license issued by federal authorities. Are m80s, m100s quarter sticks considered fireworks.
Heres that firework video you requested thx m80 no theyre just roman candles. Rage3d discussion area community and site discussions off topic lounge how big is a m100 firecracker. Check them out if you want gold plated parts and gold plated service. Atf investigates the use of illegal explosive devices which, are often. Firecrackers atomic fireworks inc home of cherry bomb. Many customers would come in wanting their m98s or silver salutes or. I have a limited supply of real military grade m80 s that i need to sell as soon as possible.
Not only are they highly dangerous and illegal, but their effects pale in comparison to what todays safer fireworks can achieve. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. All fireworks are illegal except the ones the county uses see more. Concussion submunitions are similar in design to the now illegal m80 military. Wow if an m80 goes bang real nice then these ms are really. Are fireworks in mexico much better than the ones we can. There is a firework brand named m80, but they do not make them. Retail locations atomic fireworks inc home of cherry bomb. However, in the 1980s regulations of fireworks in this country made the m80, through m100 illegal for civilian purchase. I dont want to buy one, its just me and my cousin are arguing on how much one would cost. Will still be a popular alarm but mongoose may well suffer from reliability issues due to d. Each one has several bangs when it goes off, and makes a good and loud bit of noise. It is however, illegal to store or transport them without the proper license.
Development of the prototype was started in 1957, and in 1959 the order for production of the first tank was placed with chrysler. It contained two grams of flash powder and was responsible for hundreds of serious injuries due to its powerful blast. Jun 30, 2011 so, i tested out one of these m60 firecrackers that i bought. M80, m88, and m100 used to indicate the amount of black powder inside as it related to 1 stick of tnt. M80 firecracker in neighborhood during day 2019 youtube. Feb 04, 2011 what fireworks are better m80 or m 150. No firecracker that you can legally buy in the us or europe contains more than 50 milligrams of powder. M48 patton vs m60 patton comparison tanks specifications. Welcome atomic fireworks inc home of cherry bomb brand.
Consumer product safety commissions explosive weight limits for consumer fireworks and are therefore classified as illegal by atf and many other law enforcement agencies. Illegal m80s sometimes contain compositions that are sensitive to shock and can injure or kill people. I wish the camera could pick up all the sound of the. In 1976, it was determined by cpsc that no more than 50 milligrams of powder can be used in 1.
Fact sheet illegal explosive devices bureau of alcohol, tobacco. M60 salute firecrackers 36ct the loudest, legal supercharged firecracker on the market. One m80 can easily remove fingers or send particles into the eyes causing. Blowing a toilet up with a firecracker this feature is not available right now. A true m80 contains much more than 50 milligrams, and is therefore illegal. Wholesale fireworks provides a list of illegal fireworks online. Retail locations atomic fireworks inc home of cherry. Jul 24, 2015 not only are they highly dangerous and illegal, but their effects pale in comparison to what todays safer fireworks can achieve. The inside of the m150 m80 is really a firecracker wrapped.
Among the notable landmarks are the wetumpka crater and the jasmine hill gardens, with a fullsized replica of the temple of hera in olympia, greece. The inside of the m150 m80 is really a firecracker. Fireworks technology has come such a long way since world war ii, and there are so many unusual designs to choose from, that taking a risk on black market or homemade m80s is frankly ridiculous. M80 fireworks are a type of big firecracker that is quite notorious in the world of pyrotechnics. Consumer product safety commissions explosive weight limits for consumer fireworks and are therefore classified as illegal by atf and many other law enforcement. Higher yield than your typical firecracker, but lower than a m80.
Cherry bombs, silver salutes, m80s, m100s and quarter sticks contain explosive composition in excess of the limits set by cpsc. I got these directly from the manufacturer and i can guarantee zero duds on your order. There is a massive trade in illegal m80s, amounting to over a million units a. At dynamite fireworks, we offer the absolute highest quality firecracker brands including big, world class, showtime and black cat, from the single m60 cracker to the 80pack bricks to the 16000 firecracker belts. Whats the difference between an m80 and m88 or an m100. However, firecrackers mounted onto a rocket stick, or other aerial firework. At dynamite fireworks, we dont only sell topquality, namebrand fireworks. Sometimes called salutes, these large firecrackers were originally made in the early 1900s by the us military to simulate battlefield noises and conditions for soldiers in training. A total of 15,000 vehicles of four modifications were manufactured. Choose from the vast array of fireworks that are legal in your jurisdiction, and enjoy the marvels of modern technology.
Like always leave your comment and a like below thanks for stopping by. M80s the original m80 was a military simulator that was sold as a firecracker. The operation was by far the largestknown illegal fireworks operation, and the initial blast was heard as far away as 15 miles 24 km from the site. The villains put their bodies on the line testing the power of currently legal fireworks and reminisce on the days of the old m80. No firecracker that you can legally buy in the us or europe contains more than 50. But the child protection act of 1966 made m80s and cherry bombs illegal to. It consists of a red, silver, yellow, salmon or brown spiral wound cardboard. Jul 04, 2009 real m80 s are a little stronger than a real cherry bomb. The holidays are upon us and i need to unload my supply of m80 s. M80 s the original m80 was a military simulator that was sold as a firecracker. The camera looked far from the firecracker but was really only 4 feet away. Cherry bomb firecrackers atomic fireworks inc home of.
He discovered the same firecracker exist in the m98 as it does in the smaller. You can just get a picolo peat, the ones that just whistle and tape it up really well with electrical tape, smash is in a vice, or with a hammer, light it and run. In the 90s i see and hear m80s and such they are unmistakable but the. Do not purchase these thinking they are each one big bang. Multishots 500 gram atomic fireworks inc home of cherry. The most successful american medium tank in the immediate postwar period. Installations which inevitably happen when sold from the likes of dick smiths, repco and other none specialist shops. That being said, these are still a very solid firecracker. New vintage firecracker boxes cherry bomb m80 millers. If you hold it and set it off it will hurt you and may break the skin, but you wont lose a finger. Lighting off an m08 with friends im trying out a new video editor, so far i like it. Find m80 firecracker explosives related suppliers, manufacturers, products and specifications on globalspec a trusted source of m80 firecracker explosives information.