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    Ordinance No. 237, in San Jose Common Council & Mayor (1854)
    (1854)
    §That from and after the approval of this Ordinance the Marshall shall every month make out a list of the houses, in which Gunpowder is kept, with the quantity, and shall report the same to the Mayor, and the Mayor shall deliver a copy of such list to the Foreman of the Fire Company.
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    Charter and Revised Ordinances of the City of San Jose 91 (1882)
    (1882)
    §§ 2-4: Prohibited the use or possession of any slung-shot, rubber sling, or other instrument or device by which missiles are hurled or projected. Also prohibited the wear or carry of any slung-shot, knuckles, or other similar instruments. Also prohibited the sale, or transfer to any minor under the age of twelve, any revolver, pistol, or other means to shoot bullets or missiles. Only public officers may wear or carry any pistol, dirk, or other dangerous weapon.
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    Ordinance No. 264, in San Jose Common Council & Mayor (1854).
    (1854)
    No person shall discharge any fire arms of any description whatever in that portion of the city included within Main St & the Guadalupe river, and between Julian & William streets