You can get in trouble if you fire a gun, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon near a house or in a public place. This can happen if you fire the weapon without a good reason and it endangers property. You can also get in trouble if you fire the weapon and it endangers, annoys, or frightens someone. You could go to prison for up to 6 months or get a fine of up to $10,000 if you do this. The law says you must not fire these weapons in or near a dwellinghouse or public place. Firing a weapon in these areas can be very dangerous. If you fire a weapon without a good reason, you might endanger property or people. This is against the law and you can get in trouble for it. The law is in place to keep people safe.