An Act to Prevent the Carrying of Concealed Weapons, Aug. 10, 1871, reprinted in Laws of the District of Columbia: 1871-1872, Part II, at 33 (1872)
Abstract
An Act to Prevent the Carrying of Concealed Weapons, 1871, ch. XXV: Prohibited the carrying or having concealed "any deadly or dangerous weapons, such as daggers, air-guns, pistols, Bowie knives, dirk-knives, or dirks, razors, razor-blades, sword-canes, slungshots, or brass or other metal knuckles." Punishable by forfeiture of the weapon and a fine of $20-50.
Summary
This law makes it illegal in Washington, D.C. to carry concealed dangerous weapons—such as pistols, knives, or metal knuckles—with penalties of $20 to $50 fines, while exempting military personnel, police, and militia members when on duty.
Law Text
Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the District of Columbia, That it shall not be lawful for any person or persons to carry or have concealed about their persons any deadly or dangerous weapons, such as daggers, air-guns, pistols, bowie-knives, dirk-knives, or dirks, razors, razor-blades, sword-canes, slung-shots, or brass or other metal knuckles, within the District of Columbia; and any person or persons who shall be duly convicted of so carrying or having concealed about their persons any such weapons shall forfeit and pay, upon such a conviction, not less than twenty dollars nor more than fifty dollars, which fine shall be prosecuted and recovered in the same manner as other penalties and forfeitures are sued for and recovered: Provided, That the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the United States army, navy, and marine corps, police officers, and members of any regularly organized militia company or regiment, when on duty, shall be exempt from such penalties and forfeitures.
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Categories
CARRY; CARRY - CONCEALED