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SECTION 238 — Dangerous Carriage of Arms

Whoever whether licensed or not to bear arms shall bear any weapon within the meaning of section 117 of this Code in a place open to the public in manner liable to disturb the public peace or to alarm any person shall be punished with imprisonment for from 3 (three) months to 2 (two) years or with fine of from CFAF 50 000 (fifty thousand) to CFAF 300 000 (three hundred thousand), or with both such imprisonment and fine.

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Offences against public peace Felonies and misdemeanours against the general interest

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ARTICLE 238 — Port dangereux d'une arme

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SECTION 238 — Dangerous Carriage of Arms

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