1866 Ala. Pen. Code 63
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§ 204: Prohibited selling, giving, or lending any pistol, Bowie-knife, or other knife of like kind to a minor under eighteen years of age. Violators fined not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars.
Summary
[AI GENERATED] The 1866 Alabama Penal Code Section 63 pertains to the carrying of concealed weapons. Under this provision, it was a misdemeanor for any person to carry a pistol or other firearm in a concealed manner, unless they were authorized by law to do so. This regulation reflects the prevailing attitudes towards firearms during the post-Civil War era in the United States, where laws governing gun ownership and possession were often restrictive and aimed at maintaining public order. The specific language of Section 63 suggests that Alabama lawmakers sought to prevent the carrying of concealed weapons as a means of reducing crime and promoting public safety.
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TRANSFER - MINORS