2011 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.


WV Code § 61-7-11 (2002 through Reg Sess) What's This?


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 fifty nor more than one thousand dollars, or shall be confined in the county jail not less than ninety days nor more than one year, or both.

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