Firing a gun into the air might seem like a harmless way to celebrate—a triumphant gesture of joy or tradition. It’s a practice often associated with cultural celebrations, political victories, or ...

When police fire bullets into the air to disperse crowds, they create a hazardous situation with potentially deadly outcomes. When bullets are fired in the air, they don't crossover into space, they ...

Stray bullets caused by celebratory gunfire can lead to death in 32% of cases, according to a study published by the National Institutes of Health.

OREGON, Ohio — Tim Hensley, general manager of the Towers Armory shooting range in Oregon, has taught gun safety for almost 20 years. He said the ritual of shooting live rounds into the air on New ...

ALBANY — A 26-year-old man was arrested in Saratoga Springs this weekend after police allege he shot his roommate with a BB gun, killing him. Michael Collins, 27, was unresponsive when police arrived ...