bullseye
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Another example of why it is best to avoid altercations while carrying. While the article states he "did not pull or threaten to use" the firearm, this guy could have subconsciously touched it without even thinking, resulting in the brandishing charge.
Or, the gentleman have only been attempting to protect the firearm from being grabbed by the other party! Additionally, this is probably another example of why you should not provide statements to police w/o an attorney's advice.
Or, the gentleman have only been attempting to protect the firearm from being grabbed by the other party! Additionally, this is probably another example of why you should not provide statements to police w/o an attorney's advice.
http://www.dailypress.com/news/crim...randishing-weapon-altercation,0,7140201.story
Newport News: Man charged with brandishing gun during altercation
By Sarah Pawlowski Daily Press 1:22 p.m. EST, January 2, 2014
A 22-year-old Newport News man was charged with brandishing a firearm after a driving incident turned to an altercation...
...Both drivers got out of their vehicles and began to argue. During the altercation, a police investigation determined the driver of the Impala touched a firearm he was wearing in plain sight on his hip, Eley said. The man did not pull out the firearm or threaten to use it, he said...
The man was given a summons for brandishing his weapon and released.