Ordinance No. 30: Concealed Weapons, in RED LODGE PICKET, Sep. 12, 1893, at 3
Abstract
It shall be unlawful after the passage of this ordinance for any person, within the limits of this town, to carry concealed on his person or under his clothes any pistol or revolver, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, except by permission from the Mayor in writing, which permit shall state the period of time for which it is granted
Summary
The ordinance prohibited carrying concealed firearms or dangerous weapons without written mayoral permission, restricted the discharge of firearms within town limits, and banned slung shots or similar projectile devices, with violations punishable by fines or imprisonment.
Law Text
Sec. 1. It shall be unlawful after the passage of this ordinance for any person, within the limits of this town or city to carry concealed on his person or with his clothes any pistol or revolver or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, except by permission from the Mayor in writing, which permit shall state the period of time for which it is granted. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction in the Police Magistrate Court shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), or be imprisoned in the town jail not more than thirty days, (30) or both in the discretion of the Court. Provided, however, that this section shall not be construed as to prevent any United States, State, County or Town officer or member of the Town Government, for carrying such weapons as may be necessary in the proper discharge of his duties.
Sec. 2. Any person who shall within the limits of this town discharge, fire, or cause to be discharged or fire any pistol, revolver, gun, rifle or any other fire arm shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or be imprisoned in the town jail not more than thirty days both in the discretion of the Court.
Sec. 3. It shall be unlawful for any person within the limits of this town or city to discharge or use any slung shot or other device for shooting pebbles, stones or other thing; any person violating the provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction be fined in a sum not to exceed twenty-five dollars and costs.
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Categories
CARRY - CONCEALED, DISCHARGE