1889 N.Y. Laws 167

1889 N.Y. Laws 167

Abstract

Ch. 140 § 2: Prohibited using, intent to use, or carrying concealed any slung-shot, billy, sand-club, metal knuckles, dagger, dirk, dangerous knife. Violators guilty of a felony.

Summary

This law makes it a misdemeanor to manufacture, sell, or give away dangerous weapons like metal knuckles and slungshots, or to supply firearms to minors in urban areas without magistrate consent. Possessing or carrying such weapons, daggers, or dangerous knives with the intent to use them against someone is designated a felony. Unlicensed possession of any firearm by a minor in public streets or places within a city or village is also a misdemeanor, though commercial transport of firearms is exempt.

Law Text

Section 1. Section four hundred and nine of the Penal Code of the State of New York is hereby amended to read as follows: § 409. A person who manufactures or causes to be manufactured, sells or keeps for sale, or offers, or gives, or disposes of any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slungshot, billy, sand-club or metal knuckles, or who, in any city or incorporated village in this State, without the consent of a police magistrate, sells or gives any pistol or other firearm to any person under the age of eighteen years, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Section four hundred and ten of the Penal Code of the State of New York is hereby amended to read as follows: § 410. A person who attempts to use against another, or who, with intent so to use, carries, conceals or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as the slungshot, billy, or sand-club or metal knuckles, or a dagger, dirk or dangerous knife, is guilty of a felony. Any person under the age of eighteen years, who shall carry or have in his possession in any public street, highway or place in any city or incorporated village in this State, without a written license from a police magistrate of such city or incorporated village, any pistol or other firearm of any kind, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. This section shall not apply to the regular and ordinary transportation of firearms as merchandise, or for use without the city or village limits.