Nevada

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

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    1861 Terr. of Nev. Stat. 61, ch. 28, §§ 35-36
    (General Publisher, 1861)
    Provided that the killing of another in a duel with a rifle, shotgun, pistol, Bowie knife, dirk, small-sword, back-sword, or other “dangerous weapon” in the killing of another in a duel is to be deemed murder.
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    Ordinance no. 67: An Ordinance to Prohibit the Selling of Dangerous Weapons to Minors, MORNING APPEAL, Apr. 18, 1885, at 1, § 1 (Carson City, Nevada).
    (General Publisher, 1885)
    It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or association to sell or dispose of any dirk, dirk knife, sword, sword cane, billy, slung shot, revolver pistol, gun or other dangerous or deadly weapon, to any person under the age o 21 years.
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    1885 Nev. Gen. Stat. 1076, An Act to prohibit the use of firearms in public places, § 1
    (General Publisher, 1885)
    Any person in this state, whether under the influence of liquor or otherwise, who shall, except I necessary self-defense, maliciously, wantonly or negligently discharge or cause to be discharged any pistol, gun or any other kind of firearm, in or upon any public street or thoroughfare, or in any theatre, hall, store, hotel, saloon or any other place of public resort, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
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    1885 Nev. Stat. 51, ch. 51, § 1
    (General Publisher, 1885)
    Every person under the age of twenty-one (21) years who shall wear or carry any dirk, pistol, sword in case, slung shot, or other dangerous or deadly weapon concealed upon his person, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
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    1885 Nev. Gen. Stat. 1077, An Act to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons by minors, § 1
    (General Publisher, 1881)
    Prohibited a minor under the age of 21 from carrying a concealed dirk, pistol, sword in case, slungshot, or other dangerous or deadly weapon. Punishable by fine of $20-200 and/or imprisonment of 30 days to 6 months.
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    1881 Nev. Stat. 19-20, ch. 7, § 1.
    (General Publisher, 1881)
    Any person in this State, whether under the influence of liquor or otherwise, who shall, except in necessary self-defense, maliciously, wantonly or negligently discharge or cause to be discharged any pistol, gun or any other kind of firearm, in or upon any public street or thoroughfare, or in any theater, hall, store, hotel, saloon or any other place of public resort, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
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    1877 Nev. Stat. 88, ch 48, § 1, pt. 5.
    (General Publisher, 1877)
    [t]o regulate the storage of gunpowder and other explosive or other combustible material.
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    1873 Nev. Stat. 118, ch. 62, § 1.
    (General Publisher, 1873)
    Any person in this State, having, carrying, or procuring from another person, any dirk, dirk knife, sword, sword cane, pistol, gun, or other deadly weapon, who shall in the presence of two or more persons, draw or exhibit any of said deadly weapons, in a rude, angry, or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defense, or who shall in any manner unlawfully use the same in any fight or quarrel, the person or persons so offending shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, or shall be imprisoned in the County Jail for a term not exceeding six months
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    1873 Nev. Comp. Laws 563, Offenses Against The Persons of Individuals, §§ 35-36
    (General Publisher, 1873)
    Prohibited dueling and killing a person with a rifle, shotgun, pistol, Bowie knife, dirk, small sword, backsword, or other dangerous weapon.
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    1873 Nev. Comp. Laws 564, Offenses Against The Persons of Individuals, § 41
    (General Publisher, 1873)
    If any person shall assault and beat another with a cowhide, stick, or whip, having at the time, in his possession, a pistol or other deadly weapon, with intent to intimidate and prevent the person assaulted from defending himself, such person shall, on conviction thereof, be imprisoned in the State Prison not less than one or more than ten years.