Warning against celebratory gun fire in Oman

Muscat: The Public Prosecution urged citizens and residents in the Sultanate to abide by provisions of the Arms and Ammunition Law and to refrain from firing shots at national, social and religious occasions.
The Public Prosecution stressed that it would take legal measures against anyone violating the law.
The Public Prosecution said in a statement yesterday that it has been noted that the firing of non-distress shots is still ongoing in some governorates of the Sultanate, whether during national, social or religious occasions.
In light of the dangers posed by these acts to the safety of individuals and public property, and in confirmation of what has already been published through various media means in accordance with the Judicial Circular No. 22/2015, the Public Prosecution calls upon all citizens and residents to respect provisions of the Arms and Ammunition Law, and not to fire at national, social and religious occasions.