According to Omaha Police, celebratory gunfire continues to be a problem in many cities, particularly during the Christmas-New Year’s holiday season, and can have tragic consequences when innocent people are injured.
According to the OPD, any bullet fired from a gun, even if it is into the sky, must land somewhere, and the risks of injury or death are significant.
The Omaha Police Department and the City of Omaha are committed to a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal gun use and an initiative to combat gun violence in our community.
On New Year’s Eve, they warn that discharging a firearm within city limits is not only illegal, but also potentially lethal, and that anyone who does so will be arrested.
Police also reviewed the City of Omaha’s fireworks ordinance, which states that consumer fireworks may be discharged in Omaha between 5 p.m. on December 31st and 1 a.m. on January 1st.
To possess, use, or discharge consumer fireworks, you must be 16 years old or older; however, minors aged 12 to 15 may discharge consumer fireworks if they are directly supervised by an adult aged at least 19.
Those who violate this ordinance risk receiving a criminal citation.