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–495– -495(24) has in his custody a picklock, key, crow, jack, bit or other implement with intent to break into a dwelling house, warehouse, store, shop, coachhouse, stable, garage, outbuilding, vehicle, motorboat, launch, or aircraft; (25) is unlawfully armed with a gun, pistol, cutlass, bludgeon or other offensive weapon; (26) has upon him an instrument with intent to commit a felonious act; or (27) engages in any kind of disorderly conduct or breach of the peace, or in any act or conduct inciting to violence or tending to provoke or incite another to breach of the peace— is a vagrant, and shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned in jail not more than 30 days, or both.

CHAPTER 129—WEAPONS; HUNTING See. 2571. 2572. 2573. 2574. 2575.

General prohibition regarding arms. Nonapplicability of section 2571 to certain persons. Permits to Iceep and carry arms. Penalties for violation. Disposition of arms possessed by persons convicted of crime.

§ 2571. General prohibition regarding arms I t is unlawful for a person to carry on or about his person any: (1) firearm; (2) dirk, dagger, knife, or other arm manufactured or sold for the purpose of offense or defense; or (3) slung shot, air gun, sword cane, blackjack, or knuckles made of metal or other hard substance. § 2572. Nonapplicability of section 2571 to certain persons (a) Section 2571 of this title does not apply to: (1) members of the Armed Forces; (2) peace officers or officers authorized to execute judicial process of the United States or the Canal Zone; or (3) persons engaged in the: (A) carrying of mail; or (B) collection or custody of funds of the United States or a department or agency thereof— while they are engaged in the performance of their respective duties. (b) Section 2571 of this title does not apply to: (1) members of gun or pistol clubs organized for the promotion of target practice, when they are going to or from target ranges or are engaged in target practice thereat, if certified copies of the respective constitutions and bylaws of the clubs have been approved by the Governor and filed with the chief of police and fire division; or (2) persons authorized to have or carry arms by permits granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 87 of Title 2. (c) A certificate of membership in a gun or pistol club shall be issued by the organization and approved by the chief of the police and fire division. I t shall entitle the holder to carry firearms as provided in this section. § 2573. Permits to keep and carry arms The Governor may authorize the granting of permits to have and carry arms and may prescribe and from time to time amend suitable regulations thereon. Applications for such permits shall be made to the Governor, and must contain the full name, residence and occupation of the applicant. If the applicant is a minor, a permit may not be granted without the consent oi his parent or guardian, and no permit may be granted to a minor under 15 years of age.

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