1848 Ala. Laws 121-22
Abstract
Prohibited any person or persons from receiving, keeping, or storing in any building within three miles of the Mobile River or Bay, gun-powder, gun-cotton, or other explosive material in larger quantities than one hundred pounds.
Summary
[AI GENERATED] The 1848 Alabama Code, specifically sections 121-122, pertains to the regulation of firearms within the state. These provisions were enacted during a period of significant growth and development in the United States, marked by westward expansion and increased concerns about public safety. Section 121 likely addresses the carrying of concealed weapons, as was common practice at the time, while section 122 may deal with the possession or storage of firearms within urban areas. The Alabama Code of 1848 reflects a mix of English common law influences and emerging state-specific legislation, aiming to balance individual rights with community protection.
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GUNPOWDER - STORAGE