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] 3 - Brandishing a Firearm or Deadly Weapon

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Drawing or exhibiting a deadly weapon or firearm in a public area.

Drawing or exhibiting a deadly weapon or firearm on private property in a manner which is threatening, instigatory, or shows an intent to use illegally.

Felony
Sentence: 250 Seconds
Fine: $1000
The term "Firearm" does not include a clearly identifiable imitation weapon with an orange muzzle tip.
Examples:
1) George is in a fight with his neighbor and hits him in the head with the grip of his handgun.
2) Eddie lifts his shirt to reveal the pistol in his waistband.
3) Albert makes verbal threats while gesturing a knife in his hand.
4) Jonathan un-holsters his firearm and points it at someone during a verbal argument.