Stupid Laws tagged 'weapons'

A law passed in 1912 provided that “The carrying of concealed weapons is forbidden, unless some are exhibited to public view.

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A permit must be obtained to fire a missile.

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A person may only carry a concealed slingshot if that person has paid for the appropriate license.

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A pillow can be considered a “passive” weapon.

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A slingshot used to be classified by law as a deadly weapon.

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All males over the age 14 must carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.

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All men must carry a rifle to church on Sunday. (Repealed)

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An ashtray is considered to be a deadly weapon.

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Any person over the age of 12 may have a license for a handgun as long as he/she has not been convicted of a felony.

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Anyone under the age of 18 must have parental permission to throw a tear gas canister.

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Before proceeding through the interesection of Douglas and Broadway, a motorist is required to get out of their vehice and fire three shot gun rounds into the air.

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Blow guns are not allowed to be used within the city limits.

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Bombs, grenades, rockets, and other large caliber weapons are banned from city council meetings

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Bullets may not be used as currency.

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Catapults may not be fired at buildings.

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Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine.

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Every adult male must bring a rifle to church on Sunday in order to ward off Indian attacks.

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Every head of household must possess a firearm of some kind.

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If you find uranium and don’t report it in writing within three months, you’ve broken the law.

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In Hereford you can shoot a Welsh person on a Sunday, with a longbow, in the Cathedral Close.

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It against the law to shoot off a policeman’s tie.

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It is against the law to use a slingshot unless you are a law enforcement officer.

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It is contrary to Pennsylvania law to discharge a gun, cannon, revolver or other explosive weapon at a wedding.

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It is illegal for a student to walk through Trinity College without a sword.

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It is illegal to bring a concealable firearm into the county unless it is registered with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

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