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As we enter the 4th of July season, the Bozeman Fire Department wants to remind everyone of the city's rules on fireworks.

Fireworks may be set off only within city limits from July 3 to 5 from noon to midnight. That time is stretched to 1 a.m. on July 4.

No firework may launch or shoot sparks higher than 15 feet.

Deputy Chief of Operations at the fire department, Greg Megaard, said, above all, do not let unsupervised children set them off.

"Best thing to do they have a great show at the fairgrounds at the 4th of July. Sit back and let the professionals shoot off the fireworks," Megaard said.

That free show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds on the 4th.

Click here to read Bozeman's fireworks ordinance.

But many people just can't resist the urge to indulge in that most popular of Independence Day traditions.

But where can you buy those sizzling sparklers? There are 12 fireworks stands in Gallatin County alone.

One tactic for vendors is to find a prime location.

When the previous landowner sold the lush green land to the Museum of the Rockies, she added a condition. As long as she's alive, G & G Fireworks gets to sell fireworks here around the holiday.

They're the only stand in the area.

"I guess we cater to this side of town," said Kristjana Green of G & G Fireworks.

Another tactic is to try to find a catchy, maybe reassuring name like Ten Fingers Fireworks.

Co-owner Jason Griggs says it comes from an industry term after an accident at a major fireworks show.

"They'll say, ‘Are you alright? and you'll say, ‘I got all 10 fingers.' That means no ambulance necessary," Griggs said.

Another plan is to try to appeal to the sensibilities of your local sports fans.

"I mean, I guess it could, but it's the company we buy the fireworks from actually," Griggs said.