(A) Unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon consists of carrying a deadly weapon concealed in a manner making it not readily visible on the person or in close proximity thereto, so that the weapon is readily accessible for use, except:
(1) In the person's residence or on real property belonging to him as owner, lessee, tenant or licensee; or
(2) In a private automobile or other private means of conveyance for the lawful protection of his person or property, or the person or property of another; or
(3) By a peace officer in the lawful discharge of his duties; or
(4) On a target range, as authorized by law.
(B) DEADLY WEAPON, in this section means any firearm or any weapon which is capable of producing death or great bodily harm, including but not restricted to, any type of dagger, metallic knuckles, switchblade, poniard, dirk knife, sword cane, sharp pointed cane or rod, slingshot, bludgeon, knum chucks, straight razor, or slapper.
(C) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the carrying of any unloaded firearm.
('74 Code, § 12-1-2-8) (Ord. 96-1973; Am. Ord. 78-1978) Penalty, see § 12-1-99