DYK ? : Tombstone , Arizona had much more restrictive laws on carrying guns in public in the 1880s than it has today ?

Today, you're allowed to carry a gun without a license or permit on Tombstone streets. Back in the 1880s, you weren't.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/gun-control-old-west-180968013/

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bijouxbroussard · F

Interesting, considering that the 2nd Amendment existed then, too. Does this mean the OK Corral was safer then than now ?

RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M

@bijouxbroussard The OK and the rest of the country. They didn't have unhinged incels running around with AR-15s in those days.

originnone · 61-69, M

In fairness, not every requirement or liberty was constitutional. Laws change and get adjusted....

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

They were trying to have a town. We know that's socialism. So, no.

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

Yes -- and enforcing those laws was the cause of the famous "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral". I guess the GOP wasn't in charge in Tombstone.

SusanInFlorida · 31-35, F

yes! and they used to hang horse theives on sight, and wipe out entire indian tribes.

RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M

@SusanInFlorida Those were the days.

Expressman · 61-69

@SusanInFlorida Not all of them. If we had, we'd not have any indian casinos.

Expressman · 61-69

So the sheriff didn't want someone shooting at him. Typical dictator.

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