It seems a little strange that we consider it too dangerous to allow properly vetted and licensed adults to have hand guns yet anyone can walk into a corner shop and buy explosives.
Terry Hyde, Coventry

My first memory of fireworks is unpleasant. A family friend was hit by a damp flare which resulted in facial injury. This was not set of by a person under 18 yrs of age but a middle aged father who was intoxicated. Despite that, I now enjoy firework displays and am planning a small display at home.
Helen Alcock-Towse, Lincoln

By trying remove all risks from our growing children we stop them learning the responsible level of risk taking. Banning fireworks is just another step in this process of trying to blame someone else for our own inability to have fun but take responsibility.
Neil, Bristol

If the newspaper editor is serious about banning dangerous items to the public, I assume he will be campaigning for banning cars from the streets next. More people are killed per year by cars than by fireworks. He should visit the planet and get in touch with reality before trying to ruin people's fun in this life.
Ken Forbes, Perth, Scotland

We should ban fireworks. Last night in Birmingham, trick or treaters where throwing bangers into the drives of houses where they didn't get any treats. A case against both fireworks and trick or treating
Peter Pinner, Birmingham

Many people enjoy putting on their own firework displays - and I am one of them. People should realise it's kids getting their hands on fireworks from newsagents that cause all the problems. Limit firework sales to reputable dealers and stop under 21's buying them. Don't take liberties away from one group of people because of the actions of others.
Max Bardwell, Nottingham

These days fireworks start at least a month before Guy Fawkes night and continue until after Christmas. Apart from the injuries, the fireworks are getting larger (bigger bang) this is frightening all animals the practice should be stopped. Only commercial firework displays should be allowed. With no sale to the public.
Mike Gilmore, Worthing

Being woken up at two in the morning by some thick-necked lager lout is no fun. Idiots buy loud fireworks simply for their nuisance value. Fireworks now should only be used for public displays
Chris Cyrnick, Nottinghamshire

It is time that the sale of fireworks to the public was banned. We are told each year to bring our pets in on bonfire night - unfortunately the bangs go on regularly from mid-October to after the New Year. Our local RSPCA shelter (which looks after small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs) has animals die of fright each year. I wonder how many wild animals die too?
Rosemary Moll, Medway

Why should everyone be punished because of some immature individuals? After all, rocks would be dangerous in the wrong hands, wouldn't they?
Robin, Southampton