Celebratory gunfire is illegal in Austin and other Texas cities with populations of 100,000 or more people.
"It’s inconsiderate and if you really want to set stuff up and blow stuff up, just set off fireworks," Kaplan-Chambers said.
If you’re caught shooting celebratory gunshots in the city, it’s a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $4,000.Every holiday season, police departments spread awareness about the dangers of celebratory gun fire, which kills dozens each year. Unfortunately in Texas, some families’ lives have been tragically and forever changed by preventable deaths caused by firing guns in the air during holidays.
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