1899 Ala. Acts 154, An Act For The Better Protection Of Passengers On Railway Trains In This State, § 1.
That it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol, or other firearm, except in self defense, while on a passenger train in this State; or to recklessly handle any firearm or other weapon in the presence of any other person or persons on any train carrying passengers in this State.