For obvious reasons, when dealing with explosives, fireworks or other pyrotechnics, it is extremely important to be aware of any applicable laws, rules or regulations. People (especially law enforcement officers) don't usually have much of a sense of humor about these things; so it's best to dot all the i's and cross all the t's.
Founding Documents (High Resolution Images)
http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/charters.html
http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html
US Law
http://uscode.house.gov/lawrevisioncounsel.php
Federal Explosives Law
http://www.atf.treas.gov/explarson/fedexplolaw/
Washington State Explosives Law
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=chapterdigest&chapter=70.74
Washington State Fireworks Law
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=chapterdigest&chapter=70.77
Coming soon: More links to relevant state and local laws...