Chapter 26. WEAPONS

§ 26-4. Pointing or brandishing firearm or object similar in appearance.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to point or brandish any firearm, as hereinafter described, or any object similar in appearance to a firearm, whether capable of being fired or not, in such manner as to reasonably induce fear in the mind of another.

(b)

For the purposes of this section, the word "firearm" shall mean any weapon in which ammunition may be used or discharged, by explosion or pneumatic pressure. The word "ammunition", as used herein, shall mean cartridge, pellet, ball, missile or projectile adopted for use in a firearm.

(Ord. No. 73-1700-52, 3-20-73)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-282.

(Ord. No. 73-1700-52, 3-20-73)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-282.

                    
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