A homeowner was an avid gun collector. His neighbor knew that the homeowner had a variety of firearms and kept all his ammunition in a locked basement closet. The homeowner invited the neighbor over to his house to show him the brand-new rifle he had just purchased that morning. As soon as the neighbor entered the house, the homeowner thrust the barrel of the gun towards the neighbor's face. Startled, the neighbor reflexively grabbed the barrel of the gun and pushed it away from him.

If the neighbor brings an action against the homeowner for assault, will he prevail?

a	Yes, but only if the homeowner wanted to frighten the neighbor.

B)	Yes, if the homeowner was substantially certain the neighbor would be frightened.

C)	No, because the neighbor and homeowner were good friends.

D)	No, because the homeowner was only playing a joke