A Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Tuscaloosa 161, §§ 375-76 (1885)
Abstract
§375 prohibited discharging a gun, pistol, or other fire-arm within the corporate limits of Tuscaloosa. Violators fined not exceeding twenty-five dollars.
§376 prohibited shooting gravel or other substance with a. gravel-shooter, sling-shot, or other implement of like kind within the city. Violators fined not exceeding five dollars.
Summary
[AI GENERATED] The Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Tuscaloosa, enacted in 1885, contains provisions related to firearms regulation. Section 375 addresses the carrying of concealed pistols, prohibiting individuals from wearing a pistol "concealed on or about their person" unless they possess a permit issued by the mayor and city council. Section 376 further regulates the possession of firearms within the city limits, stipulating that no person shall carry a pistol or other firearm in any public place without first obtaining written permission from the mayor and city council. These ordinances reflect the growing concern for public safety during the late 19th century, as cities began to implement stricter regulations on firearms possession and use.
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