I was surprised how easily available Fun Snaps are to buy, even though I hadn’t seen any for ages until recently. Bang snaps consist of a small amount of gravel or coarse sand impregnated with a minute quantity (~0.2 milligrams) [2] of silver fulminate high explosive and twisted in a cigarette paper to produce a shape resembling a cherry. The friction-sensitive silver fulminate detonates when stepped on, ignited, or thrown on a hard surface, producing a sharp salute similar to a cap gun's.

By working with a variety of trusted Range Plus Partners, we’re able to offer our customers a wider selection of products. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.The small innocent little paper bags will produce the loudest of bangs when thrown at the ground or stepped on! Even the biggest prankster will find new and unique ways of deploying Fun Snaps. Just be careful as it may happen to you one day! Once the snappers hit the floor they are sure to make the scariest of bangs, giving everyone a little (or big) surprise! Firstly they have a big "not to be used or sold to under 16's" sign on the box, assuming due to them basically being a small firework! And secondly I absolutely hate the things, they make me jump a mile when someone throws one anywhere near me. Whilst you can buy individual fun snaps, they are hard to come by and usually cost a couple of pounds from any local store. A mum was left with chemical burns after she accidentally ate a handful of mini fireworks she thought were popping candy. Cody'sLab (2016-07-01), Precious Metal Refining & Recovery, Episode 11: Silver From Bang Snaps, archived from the original on 2021-12-20 , retrieved 2018-01-19

When energy is introduced, such as by throwing or stepping on them, the explosive is detonated and produces a sharp, loud bang. Because of the high proportion of inert material compared to explosive, they are relatively harmless and therefore don’t act like any other ‘dangerous’ explosive. I just keep thinking what could have happened if I’d given them to a child - they could’ve blown her mouth apart." "The moment I crunched down was terrifying" Ringing NHS Direct, she was told to get medical help due to the chemical burns the snaps had caused - and when she attended a doctor's appointment the following Monday, she was prescribed strong painkillers. Free Collection - From Unit 4A, Birch Mill Business Centre, Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QQ DISPATCH TIMEIn the 1985 film The Goonies, Data uses bang snaps as "booby traps" against the Fratelli family on their trail. A mum was left with chemical burns after she accidentally ate a handful of mini fireworks she thought were popping candy. "I'm in agony"

The friction-sensitive chemical detonates when stepped on or thrown on a hard surface, making a small bang. Fun Snaps are not designed to be made louder. The amount of explosive in them is deemed the safe level for their use. To make Fun Snaps louder, you need more explosive material. Hence the obvious choice is to unwrap lots of fun snaps and make them into a bigger one.In the 1999 comedy Big Daddy, Julian bonds with his biological father, Kevin, by throwing bang snaps (even at Kevin's feet). Please note that for insurance reasons, we are unable to ship explosive items to customers who are not in the Mainland United Kingdom. A spokesperson at Costcutter said: “The safety of shoppers is our main priority, so we were very concerned to hear about this incident. To buy fun snaps, you have to be 16. This is also the case, if you use them or are in possession of them. Whilst you will get in serious trouble for taking them on a plane, it is highly unlikely you will ever get in trouble elsewhere. But don’t say I didn’t warn you. How Can I Make Fun Snaps Louder? This coincides with the previous point. Anything that produces an explosion will hurt. In fact, I once threw a single fun snap at my younger brother when he had no top on. It made a ‘pop’, but burnt him and left a small red mark on his skin. I got in big trouble for that… Do Fun Snaps Contain Gun Powder?