An Act to prevent the unlawful Training of persons to the use of Arms, and to practice Military evolutions and exercises; and to authorise Justices of the Peace to seize and, detain Arms collected or kept for purposes dangerous to the public peace. Passed 6th March, 1838.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    1 Victoria – Chapter 11
  • Year
    1838
  • Concepts
    Defence
    1837-1838 Rebellion
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    12
  • Description
    This act prevents people not associated with the militia, or who do not have the permission of the province, from practicing military exercises. It also outlaws the possession of many weapons.
  • Source
    Not available