1870 — Tennessee — Concealed Carry

1870 Tenn. L. chap. 41, p. 55

Summary

Prohibited the carrying of multiple deadly arms unless (a) the weapon was a knife carried conspicuously on the strap of a shot pouch or (b) was a person traveling out of one's home county or state.

Statutory Text

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, That the Grand Juries shall have the right and power to send for and examine witnesses in all Power of cases, where they suspect a violation of the laws of this Grand Juries. State, prohibiting the carrying of arms; or in regard to lewdness, or in the selling, or giving, or delivering of liquors, or weapons, to minors, as provided under sections 4862, 4863 and 4864, of the Code of Tennessee.

SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That it shall be a misdemeanor for any person, whether publicly or privately, to carry a dirk, sword cane, spanish stiletto, belt or pocket pistol, except a knife conspicuously on the strap of a shot pouch, or on a journey to a place out of his county or State.

SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, That this Act take effect from and after its passage.

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Title 1870 — Tennessee — Concealed Carry
Instrument Edged Weapons, Firearms
Jurisdiction TN
Date 1870