Facts
The pointed a gun, which may not have been loaded, at another person.
Issue
Is it an to point a gun the victim reasonably believes to be loaded?
Held
It was said to be an assault to point a firearm at someone within range, whether or not it was loaded, if it caused reasonable fear.
Principle
Assault turns on the reasonable apprehension of immediate force.
Why it matters
Generally preferred as the better view over Blake v Barnard.
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