Charter and Ordinances of the City of Stockton 240 (1908)

Charter and Ordinances of the City of Stockton 240 (1908)

Abstract

Ordinance No. 53: Prohibited the wear or concealed carry of any pistol, dirk, Bowie-Knife, slungshot, sand-club, metallic knuckles, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon.

Summary

The ordinance makes it a misdemeanor in Stockton to carry concealed deadly weapons without a permit (unless you're a peace officer or traveling) and to possess burglary tools without a lawful reason. It also prohibits discharging firearms or similar devices within city limits without mayoral permission (with limited exceptions, like on one's property against dangerous animals), and restricts the use of fireworks to approved holidays or events with a permit from the Chief of Police.

Law Text

Section 1. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor: 1. For any person not being a peace officer or actually prosecuting a journey to or from the town, city or county of his residence, to wear or carry concealed about his person any pistol, dirk, bowie-knife, slungshot, sand-club, metallic knuckles or any other deadly or dangerous weapon, except he first have a written permit to so do from the Mayor of the City of Stockton. 2. For any person not being a peace officer to have in his possession a picklock, jimmy, skeleton key, key to be used with bits, burglars' nippers or any other burglars' tools or burglars' instrument, unless such possession be shown to be innocent or for a lawful purpose. Two — Firearms, Fireworks, Etc. Sec. 2. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person: 1. To fire or discharge any pistol, gun, rifle, firearm, cannon, anvil loaded with powder, bow, airgun, or other device whereby a shot, bullet or other dangerous missile is projected within the corporate limits of the City of Stockton; provided, that with the permission of the Mayor first had, cannon or anvils may be discharged at any point in such permission specified, and that any person may within or upon his own inclosure shoot dangerous or destructive beasts. 2. To fire, discharge or set off, except on holidays, fete days, or occasion of public parade, and under and by virtue of the written permit of the Chief of Police first had, any cracker, rocket, bomb, torpedo, squib, chaser, Roman candle or any other kind of fireworks.