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1856 — Winchester, Virginia — Firing Guns

Revised Ordinances of the Corporation of Winchester, with the Act of Incorporation and Certain Other Acts of the General Assembly Concerning the Town of Winchester, and the Constitution of Virginia 78 (1856)

Summary

Prohibited firing guns in Winchester VA except in cases of necessity or military use.

Statutory Text

SEC. 3. Any person who shall fire a gun, pistol or other firearm within this Corporation, except in case of necessity in the discharge of a public duty, or at military parade by order of the officer in command, shall for each offense forfeit the sum of one dollar.

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Title 1856 — Winchester, Virginia — Firing Guns
Conduct Use
Instrument Firearms
Jurisdiction VA
Date 1856