Summary
Banned the sale of pocket pistols and revolvers, but not large handguns.
Statutory Text
SECTION 1. That it shall be a misdemeanor for any person to sell, or offer to sell, or to bring into the State for the purpose of selling, giving away, or otherwise disposing of belt or pocket pistols, or revolvers, or any other kind of pistols, except army or navy pistol; provided that this Act shall not be enforced against any persons now having license to sell such articles until the expiration of such present license.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That any person guilty of a violation of this Act, shall be subject to presentment or indictment, and on conviction, shall pay a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, and be imprisoned at the discretion of the court.
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Title
1879 — Tennessee — Pocket Pistol Sale
Conduct
Transfer & Sale
Instrument
Firearms
Jurisdiction
TN
Date
1879