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11. Taking pictures and publishing them on the internet would seem to indicate he did want them to know

Tue Apr 29, 2014, 12:31 AM

Apr 2014

they were being targeted, even if they only knew after the fact. It is intended to influence the targets actions in the future.

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Isn't it a felony to point a gun at someone? So why hasn't the law gone after this guy? [View all] Quixote1818 Apr 2014 OP

It depends on the jurisdiction. elleng Apr 2014 #1

Right, 'assault' presumes(d) that. elleng Apr 2014 #17

Couple of things.... jberryhill Apr 2014 #9

"IMMEDIATE" physical harm jberryhill Apr 2014 #14

Thanks for this, great post! Makes sense. Nt Logical Apr 2014 #13

It sucks jberryhill Apr 2014 #15

People with guns have more rights than normal people in the U.S. nt onehandle Apr 2014 #3

Just because he seems to have gotten by with it notadmblnd Apr 2014 #4

Where is the state police it looks like an interstate. Historic NY Apr 2014 #5

That, IMHO, is the more interesting violation jberryhill Apr 2014 #16

Only if the person is aware that a gun is being pointed at him nt hack89 Apr 2014 #6

they appear to be Niceguy1 Apr 2014 #8

No, it is not a felony to "point a gun at someone" jberryhill Apr 2014 #12

Nevada Revised Statutes (N.R.S.) StarryNite Apr 2014 #18

Alas, not a felony jberryhill Apr 2014 #19