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Militiamen were not to attend parades with loaded weapons without permission, nor were they to discharge their arms on their way to or from the parade.
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SECTION 120. A soldier who unnecessarily or without order from a superior officer comes to any parade with his musket, rifle or pistol loaded with ball, slug or shot, or so loads the same while on parade, or unnecessarily or without order form a superior officer discharges the same when going to, returning from or upon parade, shall forfeit not less than five nor more than twenty dollars.
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Title
1866 — Massachusetts — Militia Parades
Conduct
Public Possession & Carry, Use
Instrument
Firearms
Jurisdiction
MA
Date
1866