Mission

The APA's Mission is to encourage safety in design & use of all types of fireworks, to provide industry information & support to its members, and to promote responsible regulation of the fireworks industry.

Preserving & Promoting an American Tradition

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Announcements

APA Address
4891 Long Beach Rd., SE
Suite 3, Box #291
Southport, NC 28461
Phone Unchanged:
(301) 907-8181

Highlights & News

April 3, 2025
Second Letter to President Trump

March 18, 2025
Letter to President Trump requesting exemption from Tariffs

February 26, 2025
Kash Patel sworn in as acting ATF Chief

January 2025
Duffy sworn in to head the U.S. Dept. of Transportation

Feldman named Acting CPSC Chairman

December 27, 2024
APA Urges Fireworks Safety this New Years Eve

June 24, 2024
APA Urges Fireworks Safety this July 4th.

December 2023
APA Foundation promotes safe & responsible NYE fireworks celebrations, see more.

New APA Foundation NYE Fireworks Safety Videos, click here.

June 2023
APA Urges Fireworks Safety this Independence Day.

APA Foundation releases new consumer fireworks safety videos, read more.

April 4, 2023
APA Clarification on use of "cold spark machines" click here.