U.S. v. Grimm, 51 M.J. 254

Core Criminal Law Subjects: Crimes: Article 134 - Weapon, Concealed and Carrying Pre-2019 offenses

1. a 9 mm Beretta pistol is a weapon specifically designed for purposes of doing grievous bodily harm, and its disassembled status does not necessarily preclude conviction for carrying a concealed weapon under Article 134, UCMJ
2. character of an object as a dangerous but innocent instrument, or as a weapon, depends on the surrounding circumstances and is often a question of fact; thus, disassembled status of a 9 mm Beretta pistol is one circumstance a factfinder may consider in determining whether the offense of carrying a concealed weapon has been committed

Trial Stages: Merits: Guilty Pleas

1. where appellant admitted that disassembled 9 mm Beretta pistol was a dangerous weapon, he conceded factual issues relating to his guilt, and there is no substantial basis in law to overturn his plea