1905 Ind. Acts 687, Weapon—Drawing Dangerous, § 448.

Whoever draws, or threatens to use, any pistol, dirk, knife, slung-shot or other deadly or dangerous weapon, already drawn upon any other person, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction, shall be fined not less than one dollar nor more than five hundred dollars, to which may be added imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months: Provided, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to a person drawing or threatening to sue such dangerous or deadly weapon in defense of his person or property, or in defense of those entitled to his protection by law.