(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. § 14-415.11, and in accordance with G.S. § 14-415.23, it shall be unlawful to possess or carry a concealed handgun in or on:
(1) A City building, including any appurtenant premises such as a parking lot;
(2) A City athletic field during scheduled, organized athletic events, including any appurtenant premises such as a restroom, concession stand, scoring tower, bleachers, or a parking lot; or
(3) A City facility used for athletic events, including, but not limited to, a gymnasium.
Provided that this prohibition shall be noticed by prominent posting of each such building and appurtenant premises, athletic field, and athletic event facility by the City pursuant to division (B) of this section. Nothing contained in this division (A) shall make unlawful or prohibit a person from storing a firearm or handgun within a locked motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is on property otherwise subject to this section.
(B) Pursuant to the authority provided in G.S. § 14-415.23, the City Manager, or his or her designee, is authorized and directed pursuant to this section to post prominent conspicuous signage on and upon each City building and its appurtenant premises, and the City athletic fields and athletic facilities hereinafter set forth:
(1) Athletic fields 1-8, football field, recreation center, three tennis courts, concession areas and designated athletic fields located at the recreation complex at 1 Recreation Drive.
(2) Shelter and restroom, basketball court, sand volleyball court, and lacrosse fields located at the Walter B. Jones Recreation Area at 2 Governmental Avenue, and the athletic fields located across Atlantic Blvd. from the Walter B. Jones Recreation Area.
(3) Cheerleading and athletic fields in the open triangle area located at 198 Cunningham Blvd.
(4) Four athletic fields and concession stand located at 199 Webb Blvd.
(5) Athletic fields located at 280 McCotter Blvd.
(6) Athletic fields located at 230 McCotter Blvd.
(7) Athletic fields located at MacDonald Downs.
(C) The provisions of this § 130.04 shall not be applicable to:
(1) Personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States when in discharge of their official duties and acting under orders requiring them to carry arms and weapons;
(2) Civil and law enforcement officers of the United States;
(3) Officers and soldiers of the militia and the National Guard when called into actual service;
(4) Officers of the State, or any county, city, town, or company police agency charged with the execution of the laws of the State, when acting in the discharge of their official duties;
(5) Any North Carolina District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, or investigator employed by the office of the District Attorney and who has a concealed handgun permit valid pursuant to G.S. § 14-415.24; provided that this concealed weapon shall not be carried while in a courtroom or while consuming alcohol or an unlawful controlled substance or while alcohol or an unlawful controlled substance remains in the person’s body. The District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, or investigator shall secure the weapon in a locked compartment when the weapon is not on the person of the District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, or investigator; and
(6) Sworn law enforcement officers, when off duty, provided an officer does not carry a concealed weapon while consuming alcohol or an unlawful controlled substance or while alcohol or an unlawful controlled substance remains in the officer’s body.
(Ord. 11-O-12, passed 12-12-2011; Ord. 13-O-04, passed 11-25-2013)