ST. LOUIS—While Missourians grab fireworks from stands in St. Charles and Jefferson Counties, some have celebrated by firing gunshots into the air instead. Now, law enforcement in Missouri have a new law to help curb the celebratory gunfire.
St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office (SLCPO) told Spectrum News that since ”Blair’s Law” became legal in August 2024, there have been several cases that resulted in charges.
Blair’s Law is a Missouri state law named for a Kansas City area child who died from being unintentionally struck by celebratory gunfire. The law prohibits “recklessly” shooting a firearm within or into any municipality with few exceptions. First time offenders receive one Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. A second offense results in a Class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. For additional offenses, a person would face a Class D felony, resulting in up to seven years in prison…