(A) To go armed with or to carry, except as hereinafter provided, a dirk, dagger, sword, pistol, revolver, stiletto, metallic knuckles, pocket billy, sandbag, skull cracker, slug shot or other offensive or dangerous weapon, concealed either on or about the person; or to go armed within the city with a pistol or revolver.
(B) This section shall not apply to the following:
(1) A person who goes armed with a dangerous weapon in his or her own dwelling or place of business, or on land owned or possessed by the person;
(2) Any peace officer, when his or her duties require the person to carry such weapons;
(3) Any member of the armed forces of the United States or National Guard or person in the service of the United States, when the weapons are carried in connection with his or her duties as such;
(4) Any correctional officer, when his or her duties require, serving under the authority of the Division of Adult Corrections;
(5) Any person who for any lawful purpose carries an unloaded pistol, revolver or other dangerous weapon inside a closed and fastened container or securely wrapped package which is too large to be concealed on the person;
(6) Any person who for any lawful purpose carries or transports an unloaded pistol or revolver in any vehicle inside a cargo or luggage compartment where the pistol or revolver will not be readily accessible to any person riding in the vehicle or common carrier;
(7) Any person while he or she is lawfully engaged in target practice or a range designed for that purpose or while engaged in lawful hunting for game in a lawful hunting area; and
(8) Any person who has been issued a valid, unexpired permit to carry weapons, and whose conduct is within the limits of that permit.