(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess on or about his or her person or vehicle any firearm or dangerous weapon of any kind, as defined below, whether exposed or concealed, while participating in any picketing.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person present at any picketing or any person upon any street, sidewalk, alley or other public property within 500 feet of any picketing, to possess on or about his or her person or vehicle any firearm or dangerous weapon of any kind, whether exposed or concealed.
(C) For purposes of this section, the term
DANGEROUS WEAPON shall be defined as in G.S. § 114-288.1.
(D) This restriction shall not apply to the following persons while acting lawfully and within the scope of their duties and authority:
(1) Law enforcement officers;
(2) Officers and soldiers of the armed forces, militia and National Guard;
(3) Students of military science in an accredited program; and
(4) Park Rangers and Animal Control Officers.
(Prior Code, § 13-19) (Ord. passed 11-26-1991)