Brushing up on Indiana's Fireworks Laws

Fireworks or gunshots? Knowing the difference can help prevent false alarms

As law enforcement officers across the nation work to keep the public safe over the holiday weekend, it's also important to prevent false alarms that happen when people mistake the sound of fireworks for gunshots.

Local organization caution awareness of fireworks vs bullets to help minimize false alarms

The Fourth of July is a celebration of independence, but over the last 12 years has become one of the most dangerous holidays of the year. With countless shootings happening around this yearly timeframe, local authorities caution residents to know…

Fireworks vs bullets, reducing false alarms

PARIS, TN - The 4th of July is a celebration of independence, but over the last 12 years it has become the most dangerous day on the calendar.

Brushing up on Indiana's fireworks laws

FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Do you know all of the laws Indiana has on fireworks? The Knox County Sheriff's Office is giving a refresher on the Fourth of July so you know the safest way to celebrate. Fireworks can only be purchased by persons 18 years of age or older. Fireworks use is limited to personal property, the property of someone who has approved the use of fireworks, or a location designated specifically for the use of consumer fire…