SHAFT-Compliant SMS for Fireworks

They Dropped You.
We'll Light You Up.

Other SMS providers can't handle fireworks — they either can't get you approved or they cancel your account mid-season. We've been doing this for years. We know the rules. We get fireworks companies approved and keep them approved.

Approved in weeks, not months. Custom seasonal plans. No contracts.


The Fireworks SMS Problem
Is Real — and Fixable.

Most platforms aren't built for regulated industries. Here's what fireworks companies run into every single time.

"We can't approve your 10DLC campaign."

Other platforms flag fireworks as restricted the moment they see your business type — leaving you stuck before you even send your first message.

"Your account has been terminated."

You spend weeks building your list, crafting campaigns — then out of nowhere your account gets shut down right before the 4th of July. Been there?

"Explosives are prohibited content."

Yes — fireworks fall under the "F" in SHAFT (Sex, Hate, Alcohol, Firearms/Explosives, Tobacco). Most platforms see "explosives" and run. We see opportunity.

You're seasonal — and nobody plans for that.

Cookie-cutter monthly plans don't work when 80% of your revenue hits in June and July. You need flexible, seasonal SMS that scales with your calendar.

SHAFT Compliance

Yes, Fireworks are SHAFT.
We're Not Laughing — We're Approving.

SHAFT is the carrier compliance framework that governs Sex, Hate, Alcohol, Firearms & Explosives, and Tobacco. Fireworks — pyrotechnics, commercial fireworks retail, seasonal stands — fall squarely under the Firearms/Explosives category.

Most SMS companies see "F" and decline. We've built our entire SHAFT compliance workflow to get regulated businesses approved and keep them compliant — including fireworks companies across the country.

We've done this before. We know the language, the campaign templates, the carrier documentation. We get you approved in weeks.

S

Sex / Adult Content

Not our wheelhouse
H

Hate Speech

Not our wheelhouse
A

Alcohol & Beverage

✓ Approved daily
F

Firearms, Explosives & Fireworks

✓ Specialists — we own this
T

Tobacco / Cigar

✓ Approved daily

Everything You Need to
Blow Up Your Marketing

Not a generic SMS tool. A platform built around how fireworks businesses actually operate.

SMS Marketing
Fireworks sale 4th of July! Buy 1 get 1 free on all artillery shells. Show this text at checkout10:24 AM
Yes! What time do you open Saturday?10:26 AM
We open at 9am! First 50 customers get a free sparkler bundle10:26 AM
Awesome, see you then!10:27 AM
Type a message...

SHAFT-Compliant 10DLC Approval

We handle the 10DLC registration and carrier approval process from start to finish — with campaign language specifically crafted for fireworks retailers.

  • Dedicated compliance team
  • Pre-approved campaign templates
  • Carrier documentation support
  • Approved in weeks, not months

Seasonal Campaign Plans

Custom plans built around your selling season — not a flat monthly rate you pay in December for nothing. Ramp up for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and New Year's. Wind down in the off-season.

  • Flexible seasonal pricing
  • Pre-built holiday campaign templates
  • Countdown and flash sale automations

Built-In Loyalty & Rewards

Turn one-time buyers into annual regulars. Cash-back rewards, VIP lists, and repeat customer automations keep people coming back every season.

  • Cash-back loyalty points
  • VIP early-access lists
  • Win-back campaigns for past buyers

Promotions, Sales & Flash Deals

Send bulk campaigns for tent sales, BOGO events, and clearance blowouts. Segment by location, past purchase, or spend level to send the right offer to the right customer.

  • MMS campaigns with product images
  • Audience segmentation
  • Real-time campaign ROI tracking

Your Entire Season,
Campaign-Ready.

Pre-built campaign templates and automation sequences mapped to every fireworks selling window.

May

Memorial Day

Kickoff sale, early-bird subscriber list growth

June

Pre-4th Ramp

Countdown campaigns, location / hours alerts

July 4th

Peak Season

Flash deals, real-time inventory, FOMO sends

July 5–14

Clearance

Blowout pricing, win-back, loyalty wrap-up

Dec 28–31

New Year's

Holiday push, rewards redemption, VIP lists

Connect Your POS.
Run the Whole Show.

Already running Square? Plug it in. Want a POS built for fireworks stands and seasonal events? Meet OtterOrder.

Built for Fireworks

No POS? We Built One for This.

OtterOrder is OtterText's QR/NFC/kiosk POS built for seasonal retail, hospitality, and events — and it's deeply integrated with OtterText from day one.

  • QR, NFC, and kiosk ordering modes
  • Built-in rewards & loyalty at checkout
  • Promotions and discount management
  • SMS opt-in capture at point of sale

Other Companies Were
"Impossible." We Said Hold Our Sparkler.

"After being dropped by other text marketing companies, OtterText got my business back online in just one day, ensuring 10DLC compliance. Now, I'm seeing an impressive 69x return on investment every month!"

IG
IGY6 Armory LLC
Firearms Retailer — SHAFT Approved via OtterText

Ready to Light Up
Your Customer List?

Stop getting declined. Stop losing your account before peak season. Get approved, stay approved, and send campaigns that actually sell fireworks.

No contracts  ·  Custom seasonal pricing  ·  White-glove onboarding  ·  SHAFT compliance included

Exclusive Fireworks Pricing

Running a large fireworks operation? Talk to Logan.

Get a custom plan built around your season, your volume, and your locations. Includes shortcode options, custom SMS rates, and white-glove onboarding.

No commitment. No pressure. Just a straight conversation about what you need.

Spark

$900/yr

billed annually

$75/mo equivalent

12,000 SMS/year
Overage SMS: $0.035/msg*MMS: $0.105/msg*

Perfect for single-location stands and small seasonal retailers.

  • Bulk SMS campaigns
  • Inbox (peer-to-peer texting)
  • Automation workflows
  • 10DLC compliance support
  • Local long code number included
  • SHAFT-compliant campaign templates
Most Popular

Ignite

$2,400/yr

billed annually

$200/mo equivalent

50,000 SMS/year
Overage SMS: $0.030/msg*MMS: $0.090/msg*

Built for multi-location retailers and regional seasonal operations.

  • Everything in Spark
  • Higher volume automations
  • Audience segmentation
  • Campaign ROI tracking
  • Priority onboarding support

Blaze

$3,800/yr

billed annually

$317/mo equivalent

100,000 SMS/year
Overage SMS: $0.025/msg*MMS: $0.075/msg*

For high-volume fireworks retailers running major seasonal campaigns.

  • Everything in Ignite
  • Advanced segmentation & targeting
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom campaign strategy session
  • MMS campaigns included

Enterprise / Shortcode

Custom Pricing
500,000+ SMS / Custom Volume
Overage SMS: Negotiated/msg*MMS: Negotiated/msg*

Large chains, distributors, and brands that need a dedicated shortcode and negotiated rates.

  • Dedicated shortcode (vanity or random)
  • Custom per-SMS rates negotiated
  • Multi-location account management
  • Carrier relations & compliance support
  • White-label options available
  • SLA-backed support

*Price includes carrier fees

Why Annual?

You're Seasonal.
Your SMS Platform Shouldn't Be.

It sounds counterintuitive — why pay year-round for a business that peaks in summer? Because canceling and restarting costs you more than staying on. Here's what happens every time you cancel and try to come back:

10DLC Re-Registration Every Time

Cancel your plan? Your 10DLC campaign gets deactivated. When you come back, you have to re-register from scratch — new vetting, new carrier approval, new wait times. That's 2-4 weeks you can't send a single message.

You Lose All Your Automations

Every automation you built — post-purchase follow-ups from Square or OtterOrder, Google review requests, loyalty point triggers, win-back sequences — gone. You'll have to rebuild them all from zero.

Your Subscriber List Goes Cold

Months of silence = unsubscribes and spam complaints when you start texting again. Staying active with off-season messages (even once a month) keeps your list warm and your deliverability high.

You're Scrambling When Season Starts

Instead of launching campaigns on day one, you're spending the first weeks of your selling season re-registering, rebuilding automations, and re-importing contacts. Your competitors are already texting.

Google Review Automation Stops

Those automatic review requests that fire after every Square or OtterOrder purchase? They stop the moment you cancel. No more 5-star reviews rolling in on autopilot. You'll have to set them all up again — and you lose the momentum.

The bottom line: Annual plans aren't about locking you in — they're about keeping you ready.

Stay registered, keep your automations running, maintain your list health, and hit the ground running when season starts. The cost of staying on is a fraction of the cost of starting over.

No contracts  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  SHAFT-compliant  ·  White-glove onboarding on all plans

All plans include

Bulk SMS CampaignsInbox & P2P TextingAutomation Workflows