Or, the other guy is lying.
Gun charges are like domestic violence charges. It only takes the accusation to get the law involved and chargee bent-over-and-reamed through the process.
"...This person who goes by the handle "Blue Jays" on a conservative forum was waving a gun at the end of their family driveway today.That sure would be an easy false prank for someone to pull if they meant to cause my life hassle...well, prior to the unfortunate boating accident...I mean.
It was either a black semi-automatic pistol or a silver revolver.
In all my fear, I had a difficult time focusing. That firearm will definitely be found in the Blue Jays household if you search long enough..."