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February 13th, 2009, 02:50 PM #1Senior Member
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Man arrested for Brandishing
"A Titusville man was charged with terroristic threats and simple assault after he allegedly brandished a handgun during an argument around 7:30 p.m. on Titusville Road in Venango County. State police said Allen Nichols, 52, was involved in a domestic dispute with a woman when he brandished the weapon. He was arrested, arraigned before District Judge Andrew Fish and transported to Venango County jail, police said."
Since when is brandishing illegal in PA?
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February 13th, 2009, 03:15 PM #2
Re: Man arrested for Brandishing
There is no "brandishing law" in Pa.
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If one intentionally uses a firearm to threaten someone they will likely face the same charges this fellow is. Terroristic threats and/or assault.
So, while there is no "brandishing" law, brandishing is in fact illegal, as it falls afoul of existing law.Last edited by Pa. Patriot; February 13th, 2009 at 03:19 PM.
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February 13th, 2009, 03:28 PM #3
Re: Man arrested for Brandishing
I agree with the big gorilla.
Many people confuse brandishing with carrying openly or in ones hand(s). When it really means to wield it in a threatening, intimidating or menacing manner - which is covered under existing terroristic threat and in some cases assault laws.RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo, JayBell, 32 Magnum, Pro2A, mrwildroot, dregan, Frenchy, Fragger, ungawa, Mtn Jack, Grapeshot, R.W.J., PennsyPlinker, Statkowski, Deanimator, roland, aubie515
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February 13th, 2009, 04:30 PM #4
Re: Man arrested for Brandishing
Mr. Nichols is an idiot and should not have a LTCF
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February 13th, 2009, 04:42 PM #5
Re: Man arrested for Brandishing
We can probably chalk this up to a misinformed reporter using the wrong terms, instead of digging a little deeper for the story.
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February 13th, 2009, 05:22 PM #6Active Member
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February 13th, 2009, 08:02 PM #7
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February 13th, 2009, 08:29 PM #8
Re: Man arrested for Brandishing
and if the woman proves that he threaten her with the gun, he won't have it for long. I just hope this isn't an instance that they were just arguing and she saw the gun and decided to run with that. I don't think if a person sees your gun and feels threatened, that constitutes a threat. Guess he'll have his day in court.
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February 13th, 2009, 11:12 PM #9
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February 13th, 2009, 11:20 PM #10Grand Member
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Re: Man arrested for Brandishing
Please don't base your opinion on what actually happened because of what was printed in a paper. The media is garbage.
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