1876 Ala. Code 989
Abstract
§ 4809: Prohibited the concealed carrying of any Bowie knife, or any other knife of like kind or description, pistol, air gun, slungshot, brass knuckles, or other deadly or dangerous weapon, unless the person was threatened with, or had good reason to apprehend, an attack, or " while traveling, or setting out on a journey." Punishable by fine of $50-300 and imprisonment of not more than 6 months.
Summary
[AI GENERATED] The 1876 Alabama Code Section 989 pertains to the carrying of concealed weapons. According to this provision, any person who carries a pistol or other firearm with intent to commit an offense is guilty of a misdemeanor. This section reflects the prevailing attitudes towards gun control during the late 19th century in the United States, where laws often focused on prohibiting the use of firearms for malicious purposes rather than regulating their possession outright. The Alabama Code's emphasis on intent suggests that lawmakers were concerned with preventing the misuse of firearms, particularly in relation to violent crimes.
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CARRY - CONCEALED