Can I shoot off fireworks ie: rockets, without getting a citation?
A. The Code of Federal Regulations (specifically 43 CFR) section 8365.2-5 states, “On developed recreation sites and areas, unless otherwise authorized, no person shall: (a) discharge or use firearms, other weapons, or fireworks”. Also in 43 CFR section 9212.1(h) which are fire prevention orders, “the use or possession of fireworks, including “safe and sane” is hereby prohibited on all public lands of the California Desert District”. Fire prevention orders are effective on a seasonal basis for the prevention of wild land fires such as the ones now burning in much of the west. Many may think there is nothing to burn in the desert, but we have had more fires than usual this year out near the dunes. We do allow rockets to be launched from public lands, but that is done by a club which has authorization and it is done in a specific location. Fireworks rockets are not considered rockets but are fireworks.
