§ 22-124. Prohibition of firearms and dangerous weapons.

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any firearm or dangerous weapon of any kind, as defined below, whether exposed or concealed, as a part of any group demonstration or other demonstration conducted pursuant to this article (whether permitted or not), or of any public street festivals or special events conducted pursuant to a permit issued under article VI of this chapter, or of any other event conducted pursuant to a permit duly issued by the city manager or designee.

The term dangerous weapon shall be defined as any device or substance designed or capable of being used to inflict serious injury to any person or property, including, but not limited to, any firearm, airgun, BB gun, pellet gun, knife or razor with a blade longer than three (3) inches in length, metallic knuckles, blackjacks, nightsticks, dangerous chemical which by its use might constitute a dangerous or deadly weapon, open flames larger than a standard candle, or other incendiary devices of any type.

This section shall not apply to a person exempted by the provisions of G.S. § 14-269(b) or to persons authorized by state or federal law to carry dangerous weapons in the performance of their official duties.

(Ord. No. 2019-21, § 1, 4-16-19)

Cross reference

Offenses, Ch. 15.; G.S. § 14-277.2