Q: If someone is angry and makes the comment of “having a bullet with your name on it”, is that considered a threat?
If someone is angry and makes the comment of “having a bullet with your name on it”, to you or about someone who is family (or common to the family having a discussion), is that considered a threat, legally speaking? Especially if the person making the bullet comments actually has a decent sized personal arsenal of weapons, including semi-automatic weapons and plenty of ammunition to go with each gun? This person is very openly psychologically and verbally abusive, so I’m asking for someone who can’t ask for themselves.
A:
Yes, it is enough. It is best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances. It may also be most important for the individual to obtain a Temporary Protective Order.
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