1855 — Louisiana — Concealed Carry

1855 La. L. chap. 120, p. 148

Summary

Banned the concealed carry of pistols, bowie knives, dirks, and other dangerous weapons.

Statutory Text

SEC. 115. Be it further enacted, &c., That whoever shall carry a weapon or weapons concealed on or about his person, such as pistols, bowie knife, dirk, or any other dangerous weapon, shall be liable to prosecution by indictment or presentment, and on conviction for the first offence shall be fined not less than two hundred and fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment for one month; and for the second offence not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or imprisonment in the parish prison at the discretion of the court, not to exceed three months, and that it shall be the duty of the Judges of the District Courts in this State to charge the Grand Jury specially as to this section.

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Title 1855 — Louisiana — Concealed Carry
Instrument Edged Weapons, Firearms
Jurisdiction LA
Date 1855