76-11-207. Threatening with or using a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel.
(1) Terms defined in Sections,, andapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-11-101 76-11-201
(2) An actor commits threatening with or using a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel if the actor, in the presence of two or more individuals: unlawfully draws or exhibits a dangerous weapon in an angry and threatening manner; or unlawfully uses a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel.
(3) A violation of Subsectionis a class A misdemeanor. (2)
(4) This section does not apply to: an individual who, reasonably believing the action to be necessary in compliance with Section, with purpose to prevent another's use of unlawful force: 76-2-402 threatens the use of a dangerous weapon; or draws or exhibits a dangerous weapon; or an individual exempted from certain weapons laws as described in Subsectionsthrough (f) acting in performance of the individual's duties. 53-5a-108(1)(a)
(5) For purposes of this section, the following conduct by an actor does not constitute drawing or exhibiting a dangerous weapon in an angry and threatening manner as described in Subsection: (2) possession of a dangerous weapon, whether visible or concealed, without additional threatening behavior; or informing another individual of the actor's possession of a dangerous weapon to prevent what the actor reasonably perceives as a possible use of unlawful force by the individual; and the actor is not engaged in any activity described in Subsection. 76-2-402(3)(a)