In Ghana, celebrations are meant to bring communities together in joy, unity, and shared cultural expression. However, these moments of happiness often turn into tragedy when firearms are recklessly introduced. The deadly reality of indiscriminate gunfire is further compounded by the proliferation of unregulated weapons, a problem linked not only to social gatherings but also to criminal networks, political vigilantes, and illegal mining operations commonly known as “galamsey,”which have become hubs for illicit arms circulation.