Is it against the law to make and ignite homemade fireworks?
Stay away from illegal explosives. Illegal explosive devices continue to cause serious injuries around the Fourth of July holiday. These devices are commonly known as M-80’s, M-100’s, blockbusters or quarter-pounders. Illegal fireworks continue to be a serious problem. Over the past 10 years, 30-33% of the injuries associated with fireworks have typically been caused by illegal explosives or homemade fireworks. Sources: http://www.docstoc.