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With the end of 2020 fast approaching,

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people are preparing to welcome in the New Year with loud, celebratory fireworks.

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Hi. I'm Eric Manuel, United States Postal Inspector.

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While fireworks can be fun, in some states it's illegal to buy fireworks

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and in others it's also against the law to fire them off.

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Although you may see a variety of fireworks for sale online,

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there is one law that is consistent throughout all 50 states

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You can't mail fireworks.

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The United States Postal Service has a ban on the mailing of most fireworks and all explosives.

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Imagine the damage caused and the danger to postal employees

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by illegal fireworks accidentally being set off while in the mail?

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Or the disaster that could result from fireworks igniting in mail aboard an aircraft?

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So, if it's legal, enjoy the rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in air

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as you welcome in 2021. Just don't send them in the mail.

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For more information, visit USPIS.gov.