1883 Dakota Terr. Rev. Code 684

1883 Dakota Terr. Rev. Code 684

Abstract

Penal Code, § 457: Prohibited the concealed carry of any fire-arms or any sharp or dangerous weapon usually employed in attack or defense of the person. Violators guilty of a misdemeanor.

Summary

This statute makes it a misdemeanor to manufacture, sell, or distribute slungshots or similar weapons, while carrying (whether open or concealed) or using one against another is designated a felony. Additionally, carrying any concealed firearm (loaded or partially loaded) or any dangerous personal defense weapon is classified as a misdemeanor.

Law Text

§ 455. SLUNG SHOT.] Every person who manufactures or causes to be manufactured, or sells or offers or keeps for sale, or gives or disposes of any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, or of any similar kind, is guilty of a misdemeanor. § 456. CARRYING OR USING SAME.] Every person who carries upon his person, whether concealed or not, or uses or attempts to use against another, any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, or of any similar kind, is guilty of a felony. § 457. CONCEALED WEAPONS.] Every person who carries concealed about his person any description of fire-arms, being loaded or partly loaded, or any sharp or dangerous weapon, such as is usually employed in attack or defense of the person, is guilty of a misdemeanor.