A man accused of pointing a gun at his parents in Knoxville was sentenced Tuesday.

26-year-old Samuel Mark Ridnouer was charged with going armed with intent, a Class D felony. According to court documents, Knoxville police were called to a residence on Larson Street after Ridnouer’s parents said he’d pointed a gun at them. Police made contact with Ridnouer and he told them he’d retrieved a handgun from a personal safe in the basement following an argument and shoving match with his father. As part of a guilty plea the charge was reduced to assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor. Ridnouer was sentenced to two years probation.