ARMS, LAW OF

arms, law  of.  1.  Rules concerning  conditions of  war,  such  as  the  treatment  of  prisoners.  2.

The law relating to the right to bear arms. [Cases: Weapons    1. C.J.S. Weapons §§ 1–8, 61–62.] 3.

The  law  relating  to  armorial  bearings,  i.e.,  coats  of  arms  granted  by  the  College  of  Heralds  in

England,  Lord  Lyon  King  of  Arms  in  Scotland,  and  corresponding  officers  in  some  other

countries. [Blacks Law 8th]