1876 Ala. Code 883
Abstract
§ 4111: Prohibited the carrying of any rifle or " shot -gun walking cane." Punishable by fine of $500-1000 and imprisonment of no less than 2 years.
Summary
[AI GENERATED] The 1876 Alabama Code, Section 883, pertains to the carrying of concealed weapons. This provision was enacted during a period of significant social change in the United States, marked by westward expansion and the rise of urbanization. The code's language reflects the prevailing attitudes towards self-defense and public safety at that time. According to this section, it is lawful for any person to carry a pistol or other firearm with a cartridge or shot loaded into the barrel, provided they do so openly and not concealed on their person. This provision suggests a balance between individual rights to self-protection and community concerns about public order and safety.
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