§ 19-4. Possession of firearms and dangerous weapons in designated places and at events.

(a)

Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended:

(1)

Firearm: "Firearm" means any device, by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosion, rapid expansion of gas, or escape of gas with sufficient velocity to cause bodily harm, including, but not limited to, a handgun, pistol, air-gun, revolver, rifle, or shotgun.

(2)

Dangerous weapon: The term "dangerous weapon" shall mean automatic knives, other knives, the cutting blade of which is longer than three and one-half (3½) inches, and any device designed to enhance the impact of a blow to the body, including metallic knuckles or blackjacks.

(3)

Possess: "Possess" shall mean carrying, holding or storing a firearm or dangerous weapon on the person, whether in hand, in a holster or sheath, in a pocket or in clothing or in a container held, carried or transported with an individual, but shall not mean storage in a vehicle as long as the firearm or dangerous weapon is stored.

(b)

Prohibition. Notwithstanding any permit or license, no individual within the city may possess a firearm or dangerous weapon:

(1)

At a public park or at a public meeting of a governmental body within the corporate limits;

(2)

At a political rally, parade, or public meeting (except of bona fide military or firearm exhibitions);

(3)

At a school, college or professional event, including, but not limited to, an athletic event, a concert, or lecture;

(4)

In or upon the premises of any financial institution;

(5)

In the buildings of any shopping center, shopping mall or other retail commercial establishment;

(6)

In or upon the premises of any establishment which permits on-premises consumption of beer, wine or other alcoholic beverage; or

(7)

In or upon any city, county or other governmentally owned building or property.

(c)

Exceptions. The prohibition contained in section 19-4(b) shall not apply if the firearm or dangerous weapon is in or carried to and from an area for use in a lawful hunting, fishing, or other weapon-related sporting event or demonstration, or to or from point of purchase/point of repair or certified firearm training facility and the firearm or dangerous weapon is of the type commonly used in the activity. Concealment of a portion or all of a firearm or dangerous weapon on the person of an individual, or in material or things carried by such an individual at the places or events set forth in section 19-4(b) shall raise a legal presumption that the possession of the firearm or dangerous weapon is not excepted from the prohibition. The prohibition contained in section 19-4(b) shall not apply to peace officers, military personnel on duties assigned, security guards, authorized employees of the city, or authorized law enforcement officers.

(Ord. of 11-12-90, §§ 2—4)

Editor's note

Provisions enacted by §§ 2—4 of an ordinance adopted Nov. 12, 1990, have been included herein at the discretion of the editor as § 19-4.