Michigan

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This collection serves as a dedicated repository for academic research, historical documentation, and case studies related to Michigan. It focuses on the historical evolution, cultural developments, and legal frameworks within the state of Michigan. This collection offers valuable resources for scholars, researchers, and individuals interested in the rich heritage and historical significance of Michigan.

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    Ordinance no. 32, An Ordinance Relative to the Prevention of Fires, § 12, YPSILANTI, REVISED CHARTER OF THE CITY (Ypsilantian Publishing House 1898) (Approved 1882).
    (General Publisher, 1882)
    No person shall fire or set off any squib, crackers, gunpowder or fire works, or fire off any gun or pistol in any street, lane, alley, or other public space, or in any yard, public or private, within the limits of the city, unless by written permission from the Mayor;
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    Ordinance no. 29, An Ordinance to Preserve the Public Peace, § 1, YPSILANTI, REVISED CHARTER OF THE CITY (Ypsilantian Publishing House 1898) (Approved 1882).
    (General Publisher, 1882)
    Prohibited the concealed carry of firearms, dirks and other deadly weapons
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    General Ordinances of the Village of St. Joseph, ST. JOSEPH SATURDAY HERALD, Oct. 5, 1889, at 7. (St. Joseph, MI). §§ 8-9
    (General Publisher, 1889)
    No person shall shoot any bird or animal, or hunt with gun or dog in any street, alley, park or public ground.No person, except peace officers, shall carry or wear under their clothes, or concealed about their person any pistol, revolver or slung-shot, knuckles, bowie-knife, dirk, dagger or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, except by written permission of the President.
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    1897 Mich. Acts 1030, sec. 15
    (General Publisher, 1897)
    Prohibited the concealed carry of any pistol, revovler, bowie knife, dirk, slung shot, billie, sand bag, false knuckles, or other dangerous weapon. Also prohibited lying in wait with intent to injure. Violators fined not exceeding one hundred dollars with costs, failure to pay costs punished with imprisonment not exceeding ninety days.
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    1891 Mich. Pub. Acts 409, Police Department, pt 15
    (General Publisher, 1891)
    Prohibited the carrying of a concealed pistol, revolver, Bowie knife, dirk, slungshot, billie, sandbag, false knuckles, or other dangerous weapon. Also prohibited lurking or being concealed with the intent to injure a person or property, or threatening to beat or kill a person or property. Punishable by fine up to $100 and the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment, imprisonment.
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    1895 Mich. Local Acts 596, § 44
    (General Publisher, 1895)
    Prohibited firing or discharging any gun or pistol, or carry of firearms, throwing of stones or other missiles within Bell Isle Park or boulevard
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    1891 Mich. Pub. Acts 408– 09, No. 257, § 15
    (General Publisher, 1891)
    Prohibited the carrying of a concealed pistol, revolver, Bowie knife, dirk, slungshot, billie, sandbag, false knuckles, or other dangerous weapon. Also prohibited lurking or being concealed with the intent to injure a person or property, or threatening to beat or kill a person or property. Punishable by fine up to $100 and the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment, imprisonment.

    Note: California failed to mention that this law only applied in the County of Saginaw, not the whole state of Michigan
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    3 THE GENERAL STATUTES OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN 3800 (Andrew Howell ed., 1890)
    (General Publisher, 1890)
    Prohibited going armed with a concealed dirk, dagger, sword, pistol, air-gun, stiletto, metallic knuckles, pocket-billie, sand-bag, skull-cracker, slung-shot, razor, or other offensive and dangerous weapon. Violators guilty of a misdemeanor, punished by fine not more than one hundred dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding three months.
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    1887 Mich. Pub. Acts 251, Local Acts, No. 405, ch 18, § 11 pt. 7.
    (General Publisher, 1887)
    To direct the location of all buildings for storing gunpowder or other combustible or explosive substances; to make regulations concerning the buying, carrying, selling, keeping and using gunpowder, fire-crackers or fire-works, or other combustible, inflammable [sic], explosive or dangerous articles; the exhibition of fire-works and the discharge of cannon and fire-arms;
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    1887 Mich. Pub. Acts, No. 129, § 1
    (General Publisher, 1887)
    Prohibited the carrying of a concealed dirk, dagger, sword, pistol, air gun, stiletto, metallic knuckles, pocket-billy, sandbag, skull cracker, slungshot, razor or other offensive and dangerous weapon or instrument.