<P> (1) A person, in the presence of another person, drew or exhibited a (deadly weapon, other than a firearm) (firearm, whether loaded or unloaded); (and) (2) That person did so in a rude, angry, or threatening manner (or) (2) That person, in any manner, unlawfully used the (deadly weapon) (firearm) in a fight or quarrel) (.) (; and (3) The person was not acting in lawful self - defense .) </P> <P> In Virginia law: </P> <P> It shall be unlawful for any person to point, hold or brandish any firearm or any air or gas operated weapon or any object similar in appearance, whether capable of being fired or not, in such manner as to reasonably induce fear in the mind of another or hold a firearm or any air or gas operated weapon in a public place in such a manner as to reasonably induce fear in the mind of another of being shot or injured . However, this section shall not apply to any person engaged in excusable or justifiable self - defense . </P> <P> The Gun Control Act passed by Congress in 1968 lists felons, illegal aliens, and other codified persons as prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms . During the application process for concealed carry states carry out thorough background checks to prevent these individuals from obtaining permits . Additionally the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act created an FBI maintained system in 1994 for instantly checking the backgrounds of potential firearms buyers in an effort to prevent these individuals from obtaining weapons . </P>

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