A host points an unloaded revolver at a guest, threatening to shoot. The guest knows the revolver is not loaded. In an action for assault, will the guest prevail?

A host points an unloaded revolver at a guest, threatening to shoot. The guest knows the revolver is not loaded. In an action for assault, will the guest prevail?

• A. No because there is no actual contact
• B. No because the guest did not fear imminent harm
• C. Yes, because pointing a weapon constitutes assault in all cases
• D. Yes, if the threat causes reasonable fear regardless of belief about loaded status

Answer: (A)