Code of the City of Selma 96, ch. 7, § 275 (1862)
| dc.coverage.spatial | Alabama - Selma | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-22T23:23:01Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-22T23:37:06Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-11T13:38:56Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-16T22:01:25Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1862 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Any person who carries concealed about his person a loaded pistol or other kind of firearm, a bowie knife, dagger, or knife of like kind, unless threatened with, or having reason to apprehend an attack, or being upon or about to start upon a journey, shall upon conviction be fined not less than ten dollars, one half of which goes to the informer, when collected. | |
| dc.description.exceptions | defense and travelers | |
| dc.description.summary | [AI GENERATED] The Code of the City of Selma, enacted in 1862, specifically addresses provisions related to firearms and public safety. Section 275, Chapter 7, Article 96, outlines regulations governing the carrying of concealed weapons within city limits. The statute stipulates that individuals are prohibited from carrying concealed pistols or other deadly weapons, except for those who have been issued a permit by the mayor or aldermen. This provision reflects the city's efforts to maintain public order and safety during a tumultuous period in American history, marked by the Civil War and Reconstruction. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://stage2.dspace.firearmsresearchcenter.org/id/frc0001/3012 | |
| dc.subject | CARRY - CONCEALED | |
| dc.title | Code of the City of Selma 96, ch. 7, § 275 (1862) |