It has been remarked that a double-barrel gun, or any other gun, cannot in this country come under the description of "unusual weapons," for there is scarcely a man in the community who does not own and occasionally use a gun of some sort. But we do not feel the force of this criticism. A gun is an "unusual weapon," wherewith to be armed and clad. No man amongst us carries it about with him, as one of his every day accoutrements--as a part of his dress--and never, we trust, will the day come when any deadly weapon will be worn or wielded in our peace-loving and law-abiding State, as an appendage of manly equipment. But although a gun is an "unusual weapon," it is to be remembered that the carrying of a gun, per se, constitutes no (p.423)offence. For any lawful purpose--either of business or amusement--the citizen is at perfect liberty to carry his gun. It is the wicked purpose, and the mischievous result, which essentially constitute the crime. He shall not carry about this or any other weapon of death to terrify and alarm, and in such manner as naturally will terrify and alarm a peaceful people.
Posted: 3/12/2008 2:38:39 PM EDT
[#1]
From who?
Posted: 3/12/2008 2:39:56 PM EDT
[#2]
NC State Supreme Court
Posted: 3/12/2008 2:41:16 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm guessing that it will surprise you by being from someone from a southern state.
Posted: 3/12/2008 2:44:19 PM EDT
[#4]
Sounds good to me. Keep it under your coat and you're GTG , start waving it around and making mischief .
