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

We've Moved! New Address
4891 Long Beach Rd., SE
Suite 3, Box #291
Southport, NC 28461
Phone Unchanged:
(301) 907-8181

Highlights & News

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

December 28, 2022
APA Foundation offers tips to ring in the New Year Safely.

November 21, 2022
APA issues clarification on Articles Pyrotechnic.

October 27, 2022
APA urges Pres. Biden to engage to avoid a rail strike, read more.

June 30, 2022
New CPSC Commissioner sworn in, see more.

June 28, 2022
APA's Foundation urges the public to #CelebrateSafely this July 4th, see press release.

May 2, 2022
Fireworks industry unites to support #Fireworks4Peace May 8, learn more

April 19, 2022
Fireworks industry braces for a challenging season, read why.

April 11, 2022
Biden Nominates new ATF Chief, read more.

February 8, 2022
APA members gather at 2022 Winter Education Conference.