Stumptown Shooters

Frequently Asked Questions

"What do I need to have a Fireworks Show?"

ATF Permits? Bunkers? Licenses? Photo ID? Background Checks? Fingerprints?

If you have a CLUB such as the Stumptown Shooters put on a show for you, the CLUB needs the appropriate permits and Certifications. You would simply "bankroll" the show. STS will provide all of the needed equipment, storage/transportation, personnel, permits, show design, fencing, crowd control (we may also ask for help from you as the SPONSOR of such a show), communications system, sound system (if needed) and (seemingly) a hundred other necessities.

Unlike a "For-Profit" COMPANY, we do this stuff for fun and NOT for-profit. We like to get creative and do unique, one-of-a-kind-never-seen-before shows. As we are a small club, we are limited to the number of shows we can do each year. We are always willing to see what we can do though!

(AND THAT'S ABOUT AS CLOSE TO AN "ADVERTISEMENT" YOU WILL

EVER SEE FROM THE STUMPTOWN SHOOTERS!)


If you purchase a show directly from a COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTOR or COMPANY such as
J & M Displays, S&N Displays, Central States Fireworks, Flashing Thunder or Schneitter's and that COMPANY is hired to shoot your display, then there are no additional requirements of you either. You are (as in the case of one of our club shows) guaranteed a great time and can "kick back and relax".
In both these case, you are the SPONSOR of such a show and do not have to have any permit other than the Locally Obtained Permit for Fireworks Display. These may be obtained by the Local Authority in which the display is to be held (ie: CITY, COUNTY or STATE Government). (In the case of one of our Stumptown shows, WE OBTAIN THE PERMITS IN MOST CASES.

If you purchase and shoot your show as a Federal or State political entity (ie: a City, Town, Municipal Fire Department, Municipal Police Department, etc.) then there are no big changes this year. The laws enforced by the BATF has always held Governing Entities EXEMPT from these requirements due to their Sovereignty . (You still must have the proper storage for the Pyrotechnic Devices!)

If you shoot your own show and are not a Federal or State political entity (ie: a City, Town, Municipal Fire Department, Municipal Police Department, etc.) then you will need a Federal Permit.

IF YOU NEED A FEDERAL PERMIT WE RECOMMEND CALLING THE BATF AT:

404-417-2750

TYPES OF FEDERAL BATF EXPLOSIVES PERMITS

(The Stumptown Shooters holds a Type 50 - Manufacturing Permit)

TYPE 54 "User of Fireworks (Display)" Cost $100 Term 3 years
TYPE 54 "User of Fireworks (Display)" Cost $100 Term 3 years

Allows permittee unlimited purchases over 3 year term. Permitee can purchase from outside of their State and can cross State borders with their purchase.
Form ATF F 5400.13/5400.16 available by downloading from the ATF here: TYPE 54 PDF

With this application form you will need to submit:

Your picture ("PASSPORT" QUALITY MAY NOT BE ENOUGH!), MUST be 2"x 2" Showing Full Frontal Features - Head BARE - Point from forehead to tip of chin to be 1" to 1 1/4" in picture...... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

Your fingerprinted card on an FBI Form FD-258 Card
(This IS NOT a standard fingerprint card that Police Departments usually use.)
You will also need proper storage Click below for CFR-27 explaining Storage Requirements:

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

If you do not have proper storage, you may contact us and we will try to help you find a storage bunker in your area if possible.: Top of page
TYPE 55 User (Limited) of Display Fireworks Cost $75 Term 1 year

Allows permittee one single purchase over 1 year term. Permitee can purchase from outside of their State and can cross State borders with their purchase.
Form ATF F 5400.21 available by downloading from the ATF here: TYPE 55 PDF

With this application form you will need to submit:

Your picture ("PASSPORT" QUALITY MAY NOT BE ENOUGH!), MUST be 2"x 2" Showing Full Frontal Features - Head BARE - Point from forehead to tip of chin to be 1" to 1 1/4" in picture...... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!


News from the Club. Check here often for recent news and upcoming events. Who we are, what we do and other Club Info. Upcoming Class Schedules & Info for those doing "Experience" Shows, PGI Certification Application, etc. Questions about Permits, Bunkers, Transportation & Other Needed Information. Contacts to our Friends in the Pyro Community, Safety Agencies, Vendors, other Clubs & Organizations Some of our Shows which we hope you enjoy viewing half as much as we did staging them! PGI Membership Applications, IPA Membership Application, News, Opinions & More! "Vital Statistics" of the Stumptown Shooters. Info on the Opening Show of the 2005 PGI National Convention in Mason City, IA Behind the scenes, "In your Face", Shoot Shots, who knows what might be in here (someday!) Who to blame for all this! More or Less the development of this site.	Frequently Asked Questions "What do I need to have a Fireworks Show?" ATF Permits? Bunkers? Licenses? Photo ID? Background Checks? Fingerprints? If you have a CLUB such as the Stumptown Shooters put on a show for you, the CLUB needs the appropriate permits and Certifications. You would simply "bankroll" the show. STS will provide all of the needed equipment, storage/transportation, personnel, permits, show design, fencing, crowd control (we may also ask for help from you as the SPONSOR of such a show), communications system, sound system (if needed) and (seemingly) a hundred other necessities. Unlike a "For-Profit" COMPANY, we do this stuff for fun and NOT for-profit. We like to get creative and do unique, one-of-a-kind-never-seen-before shows. As we are a small club, we are limited to the number of shows we can do each year. We are always willing to see what we can do though! (AND THAT'S ABOUT AS CLOSE TO AN "ADVERTISEMENT" YOU WILL EVER SEE FROM THE STUMPTOWN SHOOTERS!) If you purchase a show directly from a COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTOR or COMPANY such as J & M Displays, S&N Displays, Central States Fireworks, Flashing Thunder or Schneitter's and that COMPANY is hired to shoot your display, then there are no additional requirements of you either. You are (as in the case of one of our club shows) guaranteed a great time and can "kick back and relax". In both these case, you are the SPONSOR of such a show and do not have to have any permit other than the Locally Obtained Permit for Fireworks Display. These may be obtained by the Local Authority in which the display is to be held (ie: CITY, COUNTY or STATE Government). (In the case of one of our Stumptown shows, WE OBTAIN THE PERMITS IN MOST CASES. If you purchase and shoot your show as a Federal or State political entity (ie: a City, Town, Municipal Fire Department, Municipal Police Department, etc.) then there are no big changes this year. The laws enforced by the BATF has always held Governing Entities EXEMPT from these requirements due to their Sovereignty . (You still must have the proper storage for the Pyrotechnic Devices!) If you shoot your own show and are not a Federal or State political entity (ie: a City, Town, Municipal Fire Department, Municipal Police Department, etc.) then you will need a Federal Permit. IF YOU NEED A FEDERAL PERMIT WE RECOMMEND CALLING THE BATF AT: 404-417-2750 TYPES OF FEDERAL BATF EXPLOSIVES PERMITS (The Stumptown Shooters holds a Type 50 - Manufacturing Permit) TYPE 54 "User of Fireworks (Display)" Cost $100 Term 3 years Allows permittee unlimited purchases over 3 year term. Permitee can purchase from outside of their State and can cross State borders with their purchase. Form ATF F 5400.13/5400.16 available by downloading from the ATF here: TYPE 54 PDF With this application form you will need to submit: Your picture ("PASSPORT" QUALITY MAY NOT BE ENOUGH!), MUST be 2"x 2" Showing Full Frontal Features - Head BARE - Point from forehead to tip of chin to be 1" to 1 1/4" in picture...... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! Your fingerprinted card on an FBI Form FD-258 Card (This IS NOT a standard fingerprint card that Police Departments usually use.) You will also need proper storage Click below for CFR-27 explaining Storage Requirements: STORAGE REQUIREMENTS If you do not have proper storage, you may contact us and we will try to help you find a storage bunker in your area if possible. Top of page TYPE 55 User (Limited) of Display Fireworks Cost $75 Term 1 year Allows permittee one single purchase over 1 year term. Permitee can purchase from outside of their State and can cross State borders with their purchase. Form ATF F 5400.21 available by downloading from the ATF here: TYPE 55 PDF With this application form you will need to submit: Your picture ("PASSPORT" QUALITY MAY NOT BE ENOUGH!), MUST be 2"x 2" Showing Full Frontal Features - Head BARE - Point from forehead to tip of chin to be 1" to 1 1/4" in picture...... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! Your fingerprinted card on an FBI Form FD-258 Card (This IS NOT a standard fingerprint card that Police Departments usually use.) You will also need proper storage Click below for CFR-27 explaining Storage Requirements: STORAGE REQUIREMENTS If you do not have proper storage, you may contact us and we will try to help you find a storage bunker in your area if possible. TYPE 60 Limited Permit (This permit is NEW) Cost $25 Term 1 year Allows permittee six purchases over 1 year term. Permittee can only purchase from within their same State and cannot cross State borders with their purchase. Form ATF F 5400.13/5400.16 available by downloading from the ATF here: TYPE 60 PDF With this application form you will need to submit: Your picture ("PASSPORT" QUALITY MAY NOT BE ENOUGH!), MUST be 2"x 2" Showing Full Frontal Features - Head BARE - Point from forehead to tip of chin to be 1" to 1 1/4" in picture...... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! Your fingerprinted card on an FBI Form FD-258 Card (This IS NOT a standard fingerprint card that Police Departments usually use.) You will also need proper storage Click below for CFR-27 explaining Storage Requirements: STORAGE REQUIREMENTS If you do not have proper storage, you may contact us and we will try to help you find a storage bunker in your area if possible. Top of page

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