The 4th of July is a time of celebration, friendship, and family. All over the nation people will be getting together for a day of revelry, barbecuing, fairs, parades, concerts and baseball games. Clearly this is an important day, a day to bring your game face and show your neighbors that you too continue to hold an unreasonable predilection for hating Great Britain and the red coats of yester-century. It’s imperative then, that on such an esteemed day you are as well prepared to party as Paul Revere was for his midnight ride.  Here’s some crucial items you absolutely must have to ensure that your 4th of July celebration goes off without a hitch:

• Fireworks Popcorn Giftbox: We would of course never advocate using or even owning dangerous and illegal fireworks, but with this fireworks themed popcorn, you can make all the noise without any of the catastrophe or lost limbs. This particular set features four succulent varieties of “A” grade American popcorn grown right in the heartland. You can almost hear the Star-Spangled banner as you crunch down.

• Cabela’s Blue Ridge Flintlock Rifle: Yes fellow patriots, this is an accurate, working replica of a Revolutionary War era rifle, the same kind that was used to run the hated Brits back into the sea. Rest assured you’ll be the life of the party with this baby slung across your back. Extra points if you convince your family (or friends, or dog) to reenact a line battle. Just don’t point it anything you don’t intend to absolutely annihilate.

• American Flag Shirt: No 4th of July outfit would be complete without an American flag shirt. Its rumored that George Washington himself wore an American flag shirt when he defeated King George III in an arm-wrestling contest. For those with a discerning sartorial inclination, this iconic item can be found in a variety of styles and designs, so no excuses.