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Chief James T. Butts, Jr., of the Santa Monica Police Department is
urging the continued support of the community in ensuring a safe New
Year’s celebration.
Please join the SMPD in persuading the residents of our City not to
endanger people by firing guns into the air on New Year’s Eve.
Each year, as part of the New Year’s Eve celebration, many
individuals discharge their firearms into the air, not realizing the
potential consequences of their actions.
California Penal Code Section 246.3 prohibits negligent discharging
of firearms.
Any person who violates section 246.3 of the California Penal
Code will have their firearm(s) confiscated and will be arrested for
a felony crime. Shooters can and will be arrested and prosecuted for
negligent discharge of a firearm, which is a felony and punishable
by imprisonment in state prison. If arrested your bail will be
$25,000.
If you see a person shoot a gun, REPORT IT. Call 9-1-1 and give the police dispatcher as much information
as possible about the shooting.
If you only HEAR gunfire, call 310. 458.8491 immediately.
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