Shooting a gun in the air within the Louisville Metro is a violation of a city ordinance that makes it illegal to fire a gun that isn't on a properly licensed gun range or within 300 feet of an occupied building. LMPD warns violating the ordinance is a misdemeanor and you could face up to a year in jail and up to a $500 fine.

Kansas City police officers are reminding the public about the dangers of celebratory gunfire. The reckless practice of firing a gun into the air to celebrate has proven to be deadly at times. New Year’s Eve is the first party-driven holiday since celebratory gunfire became unlawful in Missouri.