1897 Fla. Laws 59
Abstract
An Act to Punish the Improper Exhibition of Dangerous Weapons, chap. 4532, § 1: Prohibited brandishing any dirk, dirk-knife, sword, sword-cane, gun, pistol, or other deadly weapon in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner not in self defense. Violators shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding three months, or by fine not exceeding one hundred dollar, or both.
Summary
This law makes it a misdemeanor to display a deadly weapon in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening way in front of others unless it is done in self-defense. Violators can be punished with up to three months in jail, a fine up to $100, or both, and the law takes effect once approved by the governor.
Law Text
SECTION 1. If any person, having or carrying any dirk, dirk-knife, sword, sword-cane, gun, pistol, or other deadly weapon, shall in the presence of one or more persons exhibit the same, in a rude, careless, angry or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defence, the person so offending shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment not exceeding three months, or by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect upon its approval by the Governor.
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BRANDISHING