As I mentioned in another thread, due to recent events (2 bank robberies and 3 rabid animals), I have new found support on the home front for my owning and carrying firearms. In conjunction with this support, fundamental questions are being asked.
I was asked what "brandishing" meant. I gave my best answer. Then I got asked "what if they see your spare ammunition, is that brandishing too?". I carry 50% of the time with a shoulder rig so my spares are under my strong arm, but the question also applied to spare mags on my belt too. I thought the answer was no it involves a weapon, but then I got to wondering. If you're carrying ammunition in magazines, isn't a weapon impliied? The state I live in (Iowa) doesn't seem to address it in a satisfactory manner.
What does your state law say or what are your opinions?
I was asked what "brandishing" meant. I gave my best answer. Then I got asked "what if they see your spare ammunition, is that brandishing too?". I carry 50% of the time with a shoulder rig so my spares are under my strong arm, but the question also applied to spare mags on my belt too. I thought the answer was no it involves a weapon, but then I got to wondering. If you're carrying ammunition in magazines, isn't a weapon impliied? The state I live in (Iowa) doesn't seem to address it in a satisfactory manner.
What does your state law say or what are your opinions?