Charter and Ordinances of the City of La Crosse, with the Rules of the Common Council,at 25–26, ch. 4, § 3, pt. 36 (1888)

Abstract

The common council has power. . . Pt. 36. To regulate or prohibit the carrying or wearing by any person, any pistol, slung-shot, knuckles, bowie knife, dirk or any other dangerous weapon, and to provide for the confiscation and sale of such weapons.