A Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Tuscaloosa 162, § 380 (1885)
Abstract
162, § 380; Prohibited carrying concealed a Bowie-knife, any other knife of like kind, dirk, pistol, other fire-arms of like kind. Violators fined not exceeding fifty dollars and possibly sentenced to hard labor not exceeding sixty days.
Summary
[AI GENERATED] The Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Tuscaloosa, enacted in 1885, contains provisions related to firearms regulation. Section 380, specifically, addresses the carrying of concealed weapons within the city limits. The ordinance likely reflects the prevailing attitudes towards gun control during this period, which often emphasized public safety and order. As a result, it may have imposed restrictions on individuals carrying concealed firearms in populated areas or prohibited certain types of firearms altogether. Further analysis would be necessary to determine the exact scope and intent behind Section 380's provisions, including any potential exemptions or penalties for non-compliance.
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CARRY - CONCEALED