A clip from StableRonaldo’s recent IRL stream shows him displaying what appears to be a handgun toward another vehicle while broadcasting live from his car. This happened after he told viewers he was being followed by a fan.
In the roughly 54-second clip, StableRonaldo can be seen pulling out a handgun while driving. He racks the slide to chamber a round on his semi-automatic pistol.
Things get more intense when he pulls up next to another car at a traffic light. The stream shows him raising the weapon toward his open window and tapping it against the car door area. Multiple viewers reported that he pointed the object outward toward the neighboring vehicle and appeared to pull the trigger several times, though no gunshot sounds were heard—only clicking noises.
The weapon’s authenticity remains unclear. Many viewers believe it’s an airsoft or BB gun based on the plastic sound it makes when tapped against the car and the way the slide behaves. StableRonaldo has previously streamed from airsoft stores and shown similar Glock-style replicas on stream. Others argue the handling and presentation suggest he treated it as a real firearm in the moment.
Even if the weapon is a replica, the legal implications could be serious. In most states, brandishing laws apply when someone displays a weapon in a threatening manner. Pointing what appears to be a gun at another person—even a fake one—can result in criminal charges because the target has no way to know it isn’t real.
This happened in California in the Los Angeles area, which has strict brandishing and firearm transport laws, adding additional complications. The state’s Penal Code 417 specifically addresses brandishing offenses.
The risks of live location sharing
IRL streaming puts content creators in unpredictable situations by broadcasting their real-time location. Fans can track streamers down, follow them in public, or attempt unwanted interactions. The format has led to harassment incidents, stalking behavior, and even dangerous confrontations.
Displaying a weapon on a public road—real or replica—creates immediate safety risks. Other drivers could call 911, armed bystanders might respond, or police could treat the situation as an active gun threat.
