National Law [8] Firearm and Weapons Code
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[8] 1 - Possession of a Firearm Without a License [8] 2 - Possession of a Firearm Under Influence [8] 3 - Brandishing a Firearm or Deadly Weapon [8] 4 - Criminal Use of Firearm [8] 5 - Illegal Sale of Weapon [8] 6 - Possession of a Firearm in a Restricted Area [8] 7 - Possession of an Illegal Weapon [8] 8 - Failure to Declare a Weapon [8] 9 - Illegal Display of Weapons or Equipment [8] 10 - Possession of Unregistered Firearm [8] 11 - Felon in Possession of a Firearm [8] 12 - Unsecured Firearm near Children [8] 13 - Possession of a Weapon during the Commission or Attempted Commission of a Felony [8] 14 - Discharge of a Firearm towards a Moving Vehicle or Dwelling [8] 15 - Unlawful Manufacture/ Transport/Sale of Firearms/Weapons (Federal Charge) [8] 16 - Unlawful Carry of a Concealed Firearm [8] 17 - Illegal Possession of a Taser [8] 18 - Unsecured Firearm [8] 19 - Possession of a Stolen Firearm [8] 20 - Prohibitions with respect to Biological Weapons (Fed Charge) [8] 21 - Prohibitions with respect to Weapons of Mass Destruction (Fed Charge)
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[8] 4 - Criminal Use of Firearm

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Updated Jul 25, 2026
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The discharge of a firearm for no legal reason, willfully—that is, intentionally/on-purpose.

Felony
Sentence: 500 Seconds
Fine: $1000
For a person to be charged, they must have either - intentionally discharged their firearm, or discharged it in a in a grossly negligent manner which could result in someone’s injury or death.
Not to be confused with an act of "accidental discharge.