KURTZ, P. J., January 26, 1972.
The only question presented by the post trial motions filed in this case is this: Is a spring-activated hand gun which shoots pellets shaped as small steel balls commonly called BB's a "firearm" within the meaning of section 716 of the Penal Code of June 24, 1939, P. L. 872, 18 PS §4716, which proscribes the pointing of "a gun, pistol or other firearm at any other person." We think that it is.
The weapon in question which...
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