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Poll finds most Americans support fireworks restrictions to reduce 'noise and stress'

Anthony Man, South Florida Sun-Sentinel on

Published in News & Features

Even on the eve of the Fourth of July, a majority of Americans aren’t thrilled with fireworks, at least in close proximity.

A Florida Atlantic University poll released to coincide with Independence Day found broad support for stricter regulation on the sale and use of consumer fireworks.

And, like virtually everything else in American life in 2024, there are differences between Democrats and Republicans.

Regulate or ban

The poll asked voters if they would support “stricter regulations or bans on the sale and use of consumer fireworks in your area to reduce the noise and stress they cause for people and pets?”

—27% said they should not be allowed.

 

—27% said they should be restricted to certain hours

—22% said they are fine if used responsibly.

—5% said there should be no restrictions.

—19% had no strong opinion.

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