1877 Mo. Laws 240
Abstract
An Act to preserve the public peace by preventing the display of knives and other deadly weapons in the presence of one or more persons, § 1: Prohibited the brandishing, in a rude angry, or threatening manner, any firearms, Bowie-knife, dirk, dagger, slung-shot, or other deadly weapon. Violators guilty of a misdemeanor, fined not less than ten but no more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned not exceeding six months, or both.
Summary
Prohibited brandishing any firearm, bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slungshot, or other deadly weapons in a rude or threatening manner not necessary for self-defence.
Law Text
SECTION 1. Whoever shall, in the presence of one or more persons, exhibit any kind of firearms, bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slung shot or other deadly weapon, in a rude, angry or threatening manner, not in the necessary defence of his person, family or property, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail.
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BRANDISHING