He’ll be the talk of the 4th of July picnic once he brings out his latest build—a weaponized, remote-controlled strandbeest that shoots bottle rockets. There are a bank of money shots up on Imgur.

Fireworks also are allowed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Bottle rockets or sky rockets with sticks are prohibited. So are sparklers that contain chlorates or perchlorates.

and why you should never point fireworks at anyone else (exploding bottle rocket in the eye). 3. Keep children away from fireworks, including sparklers Sparklers may seem like the fun ...

Across the state it’s against the law to pop off fireworks within 600 feet of a church, hospital, licensed child care center or school. Skyrockets or “bottle rockets” are also illegal in Texas.

Fireworks also are allowed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Bottle rockets or sky rockets with sticks are prohibited. So are sparklers that contain chlorates or perchlorates. Any alteration ...