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Omaha Police say celebratory gunfire remains a problem in many cities, particularly during the Christmas-New Years holiday season, and can have tragic results when innocent people are wounded.
OPD says any bullet discharged from a gun, even into the sky, must land at some point, and risks are significant for injury or death.
The Omaha Police Department and the City of Omaha are committed to its policy of zero tolerance of illegal gun use and its initiative to combat gun violence in our community.
On New Years Eve, they say discharging a firearm within the city limits is not only illegal, but potentially deadly, and any violators will be arrested.
Police also review the City of Omaha’s fireworks ordinance, which says consumer fireworks may be discharged in Omaha from 5 p.m. on December 31st through 1 a.m. on January 1st.
You must be 16 years or older to possess, use or discharge consumer fireworks, but minors between 12-15 years old may discharge consumer fireworks if under the direct supervision of an adult who is at least 19 years old.
Those found in violation of this ordinance risk being cited for a criminal violation.
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