1893 Neb. Consol. Stat. 1231
Abstract
Pt. 1, ch. 5, § 5604: Prohibited the concealed carry of a pistol; Bowie-knife, dirk, or any other dangerous weapon. Violators not fined on first offense exceeding one hundred dollars or imprisoned more than thirty days. Second offense not exceeding one hundred dollars or three months imprisonment.
Summary
This statute makes carrying a concealed dangerous weapon (such as a pistol, bowie knife, or dirk) punishable by a fine up to $100 and up to 30 days in jail for a first offense, or up to $100 and three months in jail for a second offense. However, the accused will be acquitted if they can prove the weapon was carried for self-defense, property defense, or family protection under circumstances that would justify a prudent person while engaged in lawful business. Note these fines are a reduction; in 1875, fines were $500.
Law Text
5604 (25). Whoever shall carry a weapon or weapons concealed on or about his person, such as a pistol, bowie-knife, dirk, or any other dangerous weapon, on conviction of the first offense shall be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars, or imprisoned in the county jail not more than thirty days, and for the second offense not exceeding one hundred dollars or imprisoned in the county jail not more than three months, or both, at the discretion of the court; Provided, however, If it shall be proved from the testimony on the trial of any such case that the accused was, at the time of carrying any weapon or weapons as aforesaid, engaged in the pursuit of any lawful business, calling, or employment, and the circumstances in which he was placed at the time aforesaid were such as to justify a prudent man in carrying the weapon or weapons aforesaid, for the defense of his person, property, or family, the accused shall be acquitted.
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Categories
CARRY - CONCEALED