Hobbyist Oriented

The Fireworks Alliance
http://www.fireworksalliance.org
The Fireworks Alliance is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to keeping fireworks legal and preserving the tradition of fireworks for all Americans. The Fireworks Alliance provides organizes members to fight onerus legislation and regulation, while providing financial support for legal action when necessary. With your support we can keep fireworks legal for all generations of Americans.

The Fireworks Foundation
http://www.fireworksfoundation.org
The Fireworks Foundation is a 501.3(c) charitable not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation of the fireworks hobby. The primary purpose is to ensure, in perpetuity, the existence of hobbyist fireworks and clubs by 1) Funding the necessary legal defense, both civil and criminal, to protect and preserve our rights and privileges under existing law; 2) Funding, creating and developing teaching, outreach and training programs in pyrotechnic operator instructions and in seminars and publications on related topics; 3) Assisting fireworks clubs in time of need; and 4) Working with individuals, governmental entities, business entities and communities as needed to further the cause of hobbyist pyrotechnics.

Crackerjacks Fireworks Club
http://www.crackerjacks.org
The Crackerjacks was established in 1976 as a fireworks club on the East Coast. Our members consist of both professional and hobbyist enthusiasts. We have 3 major shoots each year. We also get together for seminars, meetings, and parties. New members must be approved by the board, but everyone is welcome to apply.

Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild
http://www.wpag.us
The WPAG holds at least four meetings or shoots a year. All or our meetings and shoots are held at a permanent shoot location in central Wisconsin about 20 miles east of Wausau. Format is generally a business meeting in the afternoon, followed by hands-on seminars in the early evening and concluding with several hours of open 1.4G and 1.3G shooting after dark. The WPAG also offers shooter training using the PGI’s Display Fireworks Shooter Certification course.

Heartland Pyrotechnic Assoc.
http://www.hpausa.org
Heartland Pyrotechnics Assoc., Inc., (HPA) is a non-profit organization started in 1988 by individuals that love fireworks. HPA encourages the safe use, and legal use of fireworks through the sharing of knowledge. Membership is comprised of many facets - fireworks enthusiasts, professionals, and people that simply just enjoy watching fireworks. HPA operates mainly in Tri-State area of northern IN, but has shoots in southwest MI and the mid-northern IL areas. HPA offers a safe and legal way to display all types of fireworks.

Junior Pyrotechnics Assoc.
http://www.juniorpyros.org
The JPA is an international organization that is composed of minors who have their interests in fireworks and cannot be full adult members of the PGI. The JPA is associated with the PGI, and thus holds conventions at the same time and place as the PGI, where we present a fireworks display.

Missouri Pyrotechnics Assoc.
http://www.mopyro.us
The Missouri Pyrotechnics Association (aka, MoPyro) was founded to give fireworks enthusiasts in Missouri and Illinois a local club. We promote the safe, sane and legal use of fireworks. The club is filled with members from the interested novice all the way to owner operators and past PGI Grand masters.

Michigan Pyrotechnics Art Guild
http://www.mpag.org
The Michigan Pyrotechnic Arts Guild is a club largely comprised of shell builders and people that love to shoot fireworks. We usually have 5 shoots per year allowing members to bring and shoot fireworks. The club serves the Great Lakes Region.

Northwest Pyrotechnic Arts Assoc.
http://www.nwpaa.com
The NWPAA is a non-profit club located in the Northwestern United States that is oriented toward fireworks safety, education, and display. The organizations mission is to provide its members a legal venue to safely and intelligently enjoy both 1.3g (display) and 1.4g (consumer) fireworks. Whether a newbie or an experienced shooter or shell builder, we are always happy to speak with interested persons to discuss what our organization has to offer!

Pennsylvania Pyrotechnic Artists
http://www.pa-pyroartist.org
The Pyro Artists is a non-profit organization that provides its members a means to use and enjoy fireworks legally and safely, to share their experience and further their pyrotechnic knowledge. We are a small, personable group, with most of our members living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. We welcome anyone who is interested in promoting and practicing the responsible use and enjoyment of the various forms of the pyrotechnic arts.

Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas – aka, Texas Fire Ants
http://www.fireants.org
PAT was formed in 1997 as an IRS certified Not-for Profit Texas Membership Corporation. We presently offer training and state approved signoff programs in the use of 1.3G fireworks as well as family involvement with 1.4G material. We hope to soon have a Texas manufacturer’s license to be able to build within our club. We currently meet 3 times a year Near Houston, Dallas-Ft Worth, and Temple, TX.

Pyrotechnics Guild International
http://www.pgi.org
The Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc., founded in 1969, is an independent worldwide nonprofit organization of amateur and professional fireworks enthusiasts. Its educational and scientific purposes are to promote the safe and responsible display and use of pyrotechnics and fireworks, encourage the display of public and private fireworks in conjunction with local and national holidays as well as patriotic and other events, promote the production and sale of high quality fireworks, and channel the creative energies of talented people into the design, production and display of high quality fireworks by example of the membership and through the sharing of knowledge.

Rocky Mountain Pyrotechnics Guild
http://www.rmpg.org
This non-profit organization strives to promote the safe and artistic use of fireworks through education and practical experience.

Western New York Pyrotechnic Assoc.
http://www.wnypa.com
WNYPA was formed in 1992 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1995. The organization is composed of shooters from various companies, distributors, manufacturers, importers, display company owners, and people who “just love fireworks”! Our main objectives are to teach, to learn and to have fun, safely. Our meetings are held the second Thursday of the Month, usually in Orchard Park, NY. We strive to have 3-4 family style fireworks picnics each year. For more information, feel free to contact us!

Western Pyrotechnic Assoc.
http://www.westernpyro.org
The Western Pyrotechnic Assoc. or WPA is a non-profit group of fireworks professionals and hobbyists. We are banded together to promote the enjoyment of fireworks of all types and encourage their safe and legal use. We have two gatherings per year: Winter Blast over President’s Day Weekend and Do-It by the River in October. Currently, both events are held in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild
http://www.wpag.us
The WPAG holds at least four meetings or shoots a year. All or our meetings and shoots are held at a permanent shoot location in central Wisconsin about 20 miles east of Wausau. Format is generally a business meeting in the afternoon, followed by hands-on seminars in the early evening and concluding with several hours of open 1.4G and 1.3G shooting after dark. The WPAG also offers shooter training using the PGI’s Display Fireworks Shooter Certification course.

Photography

Digital Pyro Photography - Tom Calderwood
http://www.thecalderwoods.org/tom/digital_pyro_photography.htm
Not only does Tom talk shop about digital camera and settings, he also offers such things as PhotoShop Tweaks! The site contains several photos Tom has taken at the Western Pyrotechnic Association - Winter Blast.

Professional Oriented

American Pyrotechnics Assoc.
http://www.americanpyro.com
The APA is the premier trade association of the fireworks industry. The APA was founded in 1948 with three principle aims: to encourage safety in the design and use of all types of fireworks; to provide industry information and support to our members; and to promote responsible regulation of the fireworks industry.

National Fireworks Association
http://www.nationalfireworks.org
The National Fireworks Association is an organization composed of individuals and companies dedicated to the safe use of fireworks. Formed in 1992 through the foresight of President Emeritus Cam Starr, the NFA goal is to to protect the rights of individuals and companies to utilize and enjoy fireworks. We represent individuals and industry to the various Federal and State agencies which regulate fireworks. Safety is a key concern. We hold a seat on the NFPA Committee for pyrotechnics and ensure that reasonable regulations to protect those that utilize fireworks allow the freedom to pursue the pyrotechnic art.

Companies

Captain Boom
http://www.captainboom.com
Offering consumer fireworks sales and professional displays in the Michigan and surrounding areas. The Captain also offers pyro apparel! Many of their graphics are all original and include the Flying Bucket series, as well as the Lady Pyro line. Meow!

Outlaw Pyro
http://www.outlawpyro.com
Outlaw Pyro offers various brands of consumer fireworks in Pahrump, Nevada. Obviously they also carry our brands of class C fireworks!