1870 — Tennessee — Election Weapon Carry

1869-70 Tenn. L. chap. 22, pp. 23-24.

Summary

Forbided the carrying any pistol, dirk, bowie knife, or tooth-pick, or other deadly weapon while attending elections, fairs, race courses, or public assemblies.

Statutory Text

SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That it shall not be lawful for any qualified voter or other person attending any election in this State, or for any person attending any fair, race course, or other public assembly of the people, to carry about his person, concealed or otherwise, any pistol, dirk, bowie-knife, Arkansas tooth-pick, or weapon in form, shape or size, resembling a bowie-knife, or Arkansas tooth-pick, or other deadly or dangerous weapon.

SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, That all persons convicted under the second section of this Act shall be punished by fine of not less than fifty dollars, and by imprisonment, or both, at the discretion of the Court.

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