# Wielding a Weapon

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RPmxKo7VSI6mX0Ibh7moQ0

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Brandishing a Weapon

**Alternative Labels:**

- Armed Threat
- Display of Arms
- Weapon Display

## Definition

Wielding a Weapon refers to the act of carrying, brandishing, or using a weapon in a manner that can cause harm or instill fear in others. This cause of action is typically associated with criminal charges or civil liability resulting from the threat or actual use of a weapon.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9KC6PngzJi80MRTJgJyVad

**Deprecated:** False