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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 61. Crimes and Their Punishment » Article 7. Dangerous Weapons » §61-7-11. Brandishing Deadly Weapons; Threatening or Causing Breach of the Peace; Criminal Penalties

It shall be unlawful for any person armed with a firearm or other deadly weapon, whether licensed to carry the same or not, to carry, brandish or use such weapon in a way or manner to cause, or threaten, a breach of the peace. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $1,000, or shall be confined in the county jail not less than ninety days nor more than one year, or both.