Source: The Volokh Conspiracy
by David Kopel
“Controversial arms are nothing new in the United States. During the 19th century, there were widespread concerns about criminal use of arms such a Bowie knives, slungshots, blackjacks, and brass knuckles. … The mainstream American approach to controls of the above arms were: 1. bans on concealed carry; 2. limits on sales to minors, such as requiring parental permission; and 3. extra penalties for misuse in a crime. Sales bans were the minority approach, and possession bans very rare.” (08/28/24)
https://reason.com/volokh/2024/08/28/the-history-of-bans-on-types-of-arms-before-1900-2/