A rare occurrence in the City of Moose Jaw as police had to draw their firearms after a report of a man pointing a hand gun at passing vehicles in the heart of the downtown core late Sunday afternoon.

The standoff was situated at the corner of Main and Manitoba as families made their way to Easter supper. The man's actions caused a three vehicle accident as drivers tried to flee.

Police arrived and quickly learned the weapon was a bb gun. The K9 unit assisted in the arrest and while the man will be facing a number of firearms related charges, no name has been released.

No one was hurt during the incident.