It is unlawful for any person to carry upon or about his or her person, in a purse or other container belonging to the person, any pistol, revolver, shot gun, or rifle, whether loaded or unloaded, dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, switch-blade knife, spring-type knife, sword cane knife with a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, blackjack, loaded cane, billy, hand chain, metal knuckles, or any other offensive weapon, whether such weapon be concealed or unconcealed, except that this section shall not prohibit:
(A) The proper use of guns and knives for hunting, fishing, educational, or recreational purposes.
(B) The carrying or use of weapons in a manner otherwise permitted by statute or authorized by the state Self-Defense Act, 21 O.S. §§ 1290.1 et seq.
(C) The carrying, possession, and use of any weapon by a peace officer in the performance of official duties and in compliance with the rules of the employing agency.
(21 O.S. § 1272) (`83 Code, § 10-307) (Ord. 98-57, passed 12-21-98) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
State Firearms Act, see 21 O.S. §§ 1289.1 et seq.