The Tehachapi PD reminds you to celebrate safely and DON'T SHOOT! 
The Tehachapi Police Department reminds you, DON'T SHOOT!
Shooting a gun into the air is a felony. You will spend up to one year in prison if you are caught.
If you are arrested for shooting a gun into the air, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
If a stray bullet from your gun should kill someone, you will be arrested and charged with murder.
A bullet fired into the air can climb to 2 miles. When it falls to Earth, it can reach a speed of 300-700 feet per second.
If you ever see someone fire a gun into the air, call the police.
Remember what goes up, will go down! Celebrate safely and responsibly and don't shoot guns into the air!
Anyone with information about any criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Tehachapi Police Department at (661) 822-2222. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may TEXT-A-TIP- Text TIP Tehachapi followed by your message, to 888777 or call our toll-free tipping hotline at 855-TIPS-247 (855-847-7247)
Address/Location
City of Tehachapi
220 W C St
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-822-2222
Kent Kroeger, Chief of Police
Tehachapi Police Department
[email protected]
661-822-2222