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You cannot carry a concealed bean snapper.

City: Wichita
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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

An old Wichita ordinance lists 'bean snappers'—essentially early slingshots or pea shooters—alongside dirks and brass knuckles as dangerous weapons. Apparently, unruly children armed with legumes were considered a serious threat to public order in the 19th century.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Wichita Municipal Code § 5.88.010
Wichita Weapons Ordinance

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