For &quot;then&quot; = 1792, but weapons (and tartan!) were banned in highland Scotland between 1747 and 1782:<p>&quot;it should not be lawful for any person or persons ... to have in his or their custody... broad sword or target, poignard, whinger, or durk, side pistol, gun, or other warlike weapon&quot;<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.educationscotland.gov.uk&#x2F;scotlandshistory&#x2F;jacobitesenlightenmentclearances&#x2F;actofproscription&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.educationscotland.gov.uk&#x2F;scotlandshistory&#x2F;jacobit...</a>