(a) No person shall knowingly carry, have in his possession or ready at hand any dangerous ordnance (as defined in Section 672.01(j) and (k)), brass knuckles, cestus, billy, karate stick, blackjack, sword or saber while at or about a public place.
(b) As used in this section, "public place" means any place to which the general public has access and a right to resort for business, entertainment or other lawful purpose, but does not necessarily mean a place devoted solely to the uses of the public. It also includes the front or immediate area of any store, shop, restaurant, tavern or other place of business and any grounds, areas or parks where persons would congregate.
(c) This section does not apply to officers, agents or employees of this or any other state or the United States, to law enforcement officers authorized to carry or possess deadly weapons or to persons with private or special police commissions, and acting within the scope of their duties.
(d) This section shall not apply if:
(1) Any weapon in subsection (a) hereof was being transported in a motor vehicle in accordance with Section 672.04;
(2) Any weapon in subsection (a) hereof was concealed by the person;
(3) Any weapon in subsection (a) hereof was part of a public weapon display, show or exhibition, or was in the possession of a person participating in an organized match, competition or practice session.
(e) It is an affirmative defense to a charge under this section that the actor was not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the weapon, and that the weapon was kept ready at hand by the actor for defense purposes, while he was engaged in his lawful business or occupation, which business or occupation was of such character or at such a place as to render the actor particularly susceptible to a criminal attack, such as would justify a prudent man in having the weapon ready at hand.
(f) Whoever violates this section is guilty of possessing certain weapons on or about public places and is guilty of a first degree misdemeanor. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 33-86. Passed 6-13-88.)
(Ord. 33-86. Passed 6-13-88.)