Collection of Historical Firearm Regulations

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This collection serves as a comprehensive repository for academic research, historical documentation, and case studies related to firearm regulations. It focuses on the evolution of firearm laws, their interpretations across different jurisdictions, and their historical impact on society. This collection offers valuable resources for scholars, legal experts, and researchers interested in the legal frameworks surrounding firearm regulation.

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    1925 Wyo. Sess. Laws 110, ch. 106, § 1.
    (General Publisher, 1925)
    Every person not being a citizen of the United States, who shall own, possess, wear or carry any dirk, pistol, shot gun, rifle, or other fire arm, bowie knife, dagger, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, shall upon conviction thereof, be adjudged guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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    1917 Utah Laws 278, ch. 95, § 1
    (General Publisher, 1917)
    Prohibited noncitizens from owning, possessing, or having under their control and shot gun, rifle or firearm “ of any make. ”
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    1927 R.I. Pub. Laws 256, ch. 1052, §§ 1, 3
    (General Publisher, 1927)
    Prohibited a person who has previously been convicted of a violent crime from owning, carrying, or possessing any firearm (including machine gun or pistol).
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    1931 PA. Laws 498, No. 158, § 4
    (General Publisher, 1931)
    Prohibited individuals convicted of violent crimes from owning, possessing or having a firearm under their control.
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    1933 Or. Laws 488, ch. 315, § 2
    (General Publisher, 1933)
    Prohibited a unnaturalized person and person convicted of a felony against another person or the government from owning or possessing a pistol, revolver, other firearm, or machine gun. Punishable by imprisonment for 1-5 years.
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    1917 Or. Gen. and Special Laws 808, ch. 377, § 11
    (General Publisher, 1917)
    Provided that noncitizens convicted of carrying a deadly weapon are guilty of a felony and subject to up to 5 years ’ imprisonment.
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    1923 N.D. Laws 380, ch. 266, § 5.
    (General Publisher, 1923)
    Sec. 5. Aliens and Criminals Must Not Possess Arms. No unnaturalized foreign-born person and no person who has been convicted of a felony against the person or property of another or against the Government of the United States or of any State or subdivision thereof, shall own or have in his possession or under his control, a pistol or revolver. Violations of this section shall be punished by imprisonment for not to exceed five years.
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    1915 N.D. Laws 225, ch. 161, § 67
    (General Publisher, 1915)
    Prohibited noncitizens from owning or possessing any shotgun or rifle; violators subject to fine, imprisonment, confiscation of weapon.
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    1923 N.Y. Laws 140 - 41, An Act to Amend the Conservation Law in Relation to Aliens, ch. 110, § 2
    (General Publisher, 1923)
    Prohibited noncitizens from owning or possessing any shotgun or rifle without a special license.
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    1911 N.Y. Laws 442-43, ch. 195, § 1
    (General Publisher, 1911)
    Prohibited noncitizens from carrying or possessing firearms or dangerous weapons in a public place are guilty of a felony; law does not apply to regular and ordinary transportation of firearms as merchandise, or for peace officers or military or civil organizations when parading or going to a meeting of their respective organizations.

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