Where To Shoot Fireworks Across Oklahoma

As we roll closer to the first big holiday of the summer, many people are gearing up for a little travel, family cookouts, and of course, fireworks!

It's usually way too dry to be letting freedom ring across the Sooner State, but with our record rains this year, almost everywhere in the state is good to go, provided we don't suddenly dry up over the next two weeks.

The big question remains: where do you shoot off fireworks? 

Great news, most cities and towns across the state pretty much let you do whatever you want. Especially in those small towns. Light them in the driveway, just try not to set the town on fire.

In larger cities, areas are often designated so that the chaos can be controlled a little bit. In Lawton, while it's illegal to even possess fireworks inside city limits, the city allows fireworks to be shot off out by Lake Lawtonka on public property - but that's only when they allow it. Some years, the fire risks are too much, and the city cancels freedom.

Still, plenty of people shoot fireworks off inside city limits, and I've never even heard of someone getting a ticket for it before.

Small towns rule the holiday. 

Look at that thing! It's a Roman candle minigun I saw down at King Fireworks in Geronimo! Can you imagine the Roman candle fights? I sure could.

When it comes to celebrating freedom, it sure pays to know someone either outside of city limits or in a small, rural Oklahoma town.

So long as you don't start a fire, you can pretty much shoot off whatever you want. Sure, the small towns may put a curfew on freedom - I think Apache, OK is good to go until midnight on the 4th before the local government starts putting a knee on the neck of freedom, but you have to keep in mind that breaking all the rules is what this holiday is all about.

If you're not familiar with your local rules and such, or just looking for a nearby place to burn some cash, click here for a listing of places that allow public fireworks.