Mississippi
Permanent URI for this collectionhttps://dspace.d106.bravog.com/handle/123456789/1474
Welcome to the Mississippi Collection
This collection serves as a dedicated repository for academic research, historical documentation, and case studies related to Mississippi. It focuses on the historical evolution, cultural developments, and legal frameworks within the state of Mississippi. This collection offers valuable resources for scholars, researchers, and individuals interested in the rich heritage and historical significance of Mississippi.
Browse
Item Open Access 1878 Miss. Laws 175, ch.46 § 1(General Publisher, 1878)Prohibited the carrying of a concealed Bowie knife, pistol, brass knuckles, slungshot or other deadly weapon. Excepted travels other than “a tramp.” Punishable by fine of $5-100.Item Open Access 1880 Rev. Code of the Stat. Laws of the State of Miss. 776-77, ch. 77, § 2985(General Publisher, 1880)Any person, not being threatened with, or having good and sufficient reason to apprehend an attack, or travelling (not being a tramp) or setting out on a journey, or a peace officer, or deputy in discharge of his duties, who carries concealed, in whole or in part, any bowie knife, pistol, brass or metallic knuckles, slung-shot, or other deadly weapon of like kind or description, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,Item Open Access 1880 Rev. Code of the Stat. Laws of the State of Miss. 776-77, ch. 77, §§ 2986-2988.(General Publisher, 1880)It shall not be lawful for any person to sell to any minor or person intoxicated knowing him to a a minor or in a state of intoxication, any weapons of the kind or description in the foregoing section described, or any pistol cartridge and on conviction he shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars, and if the fine and costs are not paid, be condemned to hard labor under the direction of the board of supervisors or of the court not exceeding six months. § 2987. Any father who shall knowingly suffer or permit any minor son under the age of sixteen years to carry concealed, in whole or in part, any person of the kind or description in the forgoing section described, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction, shall be fined not less than twenty dollars, nor more than two hundred dollars, and if the fine and costs are not paid, shall be condemned to hard labor as provided in the proceeding section. § 2988. Any student of any university, college, or school, who shall carry concealed, in whole or in part, any weapon of the kind or description in the foregoing section described, or any teacher, instructor or professor who shall knowingly, suffer or permit any such weapon to be carried by any student or pupil, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction be fined not exceeding three hundred dollars, and if the fine and costs are not paid, be condemned to hard labor as above provided.Item Open Access 1896 Miss. L. 109-10, ch. 104(General Publisher, 1896)Prohibited the carrying of a concealed Bowie knife, dirk, butcher knife, pistol, brass or metallic knuckles, slingshot, sword, or other deadly weapon “of like kind or description.”Item Open Access 1898 Miss. Laws 86, ch. 68(General Publisher, 1898)Amended 1896 Miss. Laws 109–10, ch. 104 to prohibit the conceal carry bowie knives, dirks, butcher knives, pistols, metal knuckles, slingshots, sword, or other deadly weapons of like kind. Violations deemed a misdemeanor and fined not less than twenty-five dollars but no more than one hundred dollars.Item Open Access Ordinance No. III: Crimes and Misdemeanors, GREENVILLE TIMES, Dec. 31, 1881, at 2 (Greenville, Mississippi). § 8(General Publisher, 1881)That it shall not be lawful for any person to carry, concealed in whole or in part, any bowie-knife, dirk-knife, brass or metal knuckler, pistol, slung-shot, or other deadly weapon, (unless the party so carrying such weapon shall be threatened with, or have good and sufficient cause to apprehend an attack, or traveling, or setting out on a journey, or peace officer in the discharge of his dutyItem Open Access The Charter and Code of the Ordinances of Yazoo City 170-71, ch. 20, § 293 (1908).(General Publisher, 1906)Any person who carries concealed, in whole or in part, any bowie knife, dirk knife, butcher knife, pistol, brass or metallic knuckles, slungshot, sword, or other deadly weapon of like kind or description, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, and all costs, or be imprisoned in the county jail not more than ninety days, or both, in the discretion of the court.