Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA) Practice Exam

Which of the following characterizes Type 1 brandishing of a firearm?

1. It must occur publicly

2. It must involve a loaded weapon

3. It can occur in any place

4. It requires physical harm to be present

The correct answer is: It can occur in any place

Type 1 brandishing of a firearm is characterized by the nature of the act not being limited to specific locations. This means that brandishing can occur in various settings, both public and private, without restrictions on where it takes place. The key aspect is the act of displaying the firearm in a threatening manner, regardless of the environment. This definition emphasizes the broad applicability of the term, which includes scenarios where individuals may not be in public view but still engage in brandishing behavior. Other options may focus on aspects like weapon loading, location specificity, or physical harm, which do not encapsulate the essential characteristic of Type 1 brandishing, which is its ability to occur in any context. Therefore, the correct answer effectively summarizes the inclusive nature of the circumstances under which Type 1 brandishing can occur.