Shooter's SAFETY TRAINING Class

Date: TBD
Registration Fee: $85 per participant
Location: AM Pyrotechnics, LLC
2429 East 535 Road
Buffalo, Missouri 65622

 

AM Pyrotechnics invites you to join us for our annual Shooter Safety Training Course, a comprehensive, hands-on class designed for individuals pursuing certification or seeking professional training in the safe execution of aerial fireworks displays.

 

This full-day training combines classroom instruction, certification testing, and live hands-on field experience, culminating in a student-fired professional fireworks display.

 

Participants will gain valuable knowledge covering NFPA safety standards, Missouri and Arkansas regulatory requirements, real-world display procedures, and practical troubleshooting techniques used in professional fireworks operations.

 

Whether you are working toward becoming a licensed shooter or simply expanding your knowledge of professional pyrotechnics, this course provides a unique opportunity to learn directly at an active fireworks manufacturing and training facility.

 

Event Schedule

Check-In

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

 

Please arrive during this time to complete registration and receive course materials. There is no need to arrive earlier than 8:30 AM.

 

Classroom Lecture

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

 

Students will receive instruction on key elements of professional fireworks operations including:

 

• NFPA 1123 rules and regulations for outdoor fireworks displays
• Missouri and Arkansas licensing requirements
• Shooter and display sponsor responsibilities
• Safety procedures before, during, and after a display
• Display planning and choreography
• An overview of fireworks manufacturing processes

 

Lunch Break

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

 

Participants may bring their own lunch or visit nearby restaurants. Pleasant Hope, Missouri, located approximately 10 minutes away, offers several made-to-order food options.

 

Certification Test & Q&A

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

 

Students will complete a short exam covering the classroom material. The test is straightforward and designed to confirm your understanding of the safety standards discussed in the lecture.

 

Please bring a pen or pencil for this portion.

 

Hands-On Field Training

2:15 PM – 8:00 PM

 

Students will move outdoors for practical training including:

 

• Proper mortar setup and rack preparation
• Wiring and electronic firing systems
• Display setup procedures
• Real-world malfunction scenarios and troubleshooting
• Site safety management

 

Students will also assist in setting up a small training display that will be fired later that evening.

 

Participation in this display may count toward one of the three required displays needed for state certification.

 

Important:
Please wear 100% cotton or natural fiber clothing.
Synthetic fabrics such as nylon or polyester are not permitted for safety reasons.

 

Dinner Break

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

Dinner will be provided by AM Pyrotechnics.

 

Live Student-Fired Fireworks Display

9:00 PM

 

Participants will fire a scripted electronic fireworks display using professional wireless firing equipment.

 

Immediately following the show, students will receive instruction on:

 

• Proper post-display inspection
• Site clean-up procedures
• Safety review and wrap-up

 

Course Conclusion

Approximately 9:30 PM

 

Registration Information

All participants must be registered in advance.

 

For questions regarding the course or registration, please contact:

 

Aaron Mayfield
AM Pyrotechnics, LLC
 aaron@ampyro.com

 

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of professional training, hands-on experience, and safe fireworks operations.