A. Offensive Weapon. An “offensive weapon” is defined as any implement likely to produce death, bodily harm, or fear of death or bodily harm in the manner it is used or attempted to be used.
B. Within the corporate limits of the Town of Bernice, and in any other area over which the Town is authorized to exercise jurisdiction, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry any blackjack, loaded cane, hand chain, metal knuckles, or any other offensive weapon, whether such weapon be concealed or unconcealed.
1. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon first conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars, ($100.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
2. On the second and every subsequent violation, the person violating this subsection shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
C. This section shall not prohibit:
1. The proper use of weapons not prohibited by law for self-defense, hunting, fishing, educational, or recreational purposes;
2. The carrying of weapons in a manner otherwise permitted by the laws of the State of Oklahoma;
3. The transporting, carrying, possession, or use of any weapon by a peace officer or other person authorized by law to carry a weapon in the performance of official duties and in compliance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma and the rules of the employing agency; or
4. The carrying and use of weapons for the purpose of living history reenactment as that term is defined in 21 O.S. § 1272.
(Ord. 06.10.2024-3, passed 6-10-2024)