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Technology Pawtucket, Rhode Island

It is illegal to carry or use a slingshot within city limits.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

What was once considered a classic childhood toy eventually became recognized as a genuine public nuisance capable of shattering windows and injuring pedestrians. Pawtucket effectively banned these projectile weapons to keep the peace and protect municipal glass. Dennis the Menace would definitely have a hard time growing up here. It treats a rubber band on a stick with the severity of a concealed weapon.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Pawtucket City Code ยง 272-3
Where to look:

Peace and Good Order - Weapons

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