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Sec. 19-83. Weapons—Carrying concealed weapons.[347]

No person shall carry about his person, hid from common
observation, any pistol, dirk, Bowie knife, switch-blade knife,
razor, slungshot, metal knucks, or any weapon of like kind,
and upon conviction of a violation of this section, such weapons
shall be forfeited and sold in such manner as the municipal
judge may deem best and the proceeds paid into the city
treasury. No person shall be punishable under this section
who has been granted permission to carry concealed weapons
in accordance with the laws of the state. (Code 1959, § 19-83.)

 
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For similar state law, see Code of Va., § 18.1-269.