Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, ch. 169, § 16 (1840)
Abstract
Prohibited going armed with any dirk, dagger, sword, pistol, or other offensive and dangerous weapon without reasonable cause to fear assault on oneself, their family, or property. Violators required to give sureties not exceeding one year.
Summary
A person carrying weapons like pistols, daggers, or swords without a reasonable threat can be compelled, upon complaint, to post a peace bond (sureties) for up to one year, with the option to appeal.
Law Text
Sect. 16. Any person, going armed with any dirk, dagger, sword, pistol, or other offensive and dangerous weapon, without a reasonable cause to fear an assault on himself, or any of his family or property, may, on the complaint of any person having cause to fear an injury or breach of the peace, be required to find sureties for keeping the peace for a term, not exceeding one year, with the right of appeal as before provided.
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GOING ARMED