(a) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Firearm means a handgun, shotgun, or rifle which expels a projectile by action of an explosion.
Handgun means a pistol, revolver, or other gun that has a short stock and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand.
(b) The possession of firearms, carried openly or concealed, is hereby prohibited within the following municipal buildings:
(1) The town police department located at 2950 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, N.C.
(2) The town alcoholic beverage control (ABC) store located on Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, N.C.
(c) The possession of firearms, carried openly or concealed, is hereby prohibited within the following municipal buildings; however, this subsection shall not apply to a person who is legally carrying a concealed handgun and has a concealed handgun permit that is valid under G.S. 14, art. 54B (G.S. 14-415.10 et seq.), or who is exempt from obtaining a permit pursuant to that article. Open carry is still prohibited:
(1) Town hall located at 2948 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, N.C.
(2) Lake operations located on Buffalo Shoals Road, Lake Lure, N.C.
(d) Appropriate decals or signs indicating that firearms are prohibited within, shall be conspicuously displayed at each entrance by which the general public can access the municipal buildings specified in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. Decals or signs shall not be posted at or on municipal properties not identified herein, or where no prohibitions exist.
(e) If this section or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given separate effect and to that end the provisions of this section are declared to be severable. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this section are hereby repealed.
(f) This section shall be effective immediately upon adoption by majority vote of the town council.
(G) A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor as provided by G.S. 14-4.
(Code 1989, § 84.04; Ord. of 6-14-2016, Ord. of 6-14-2022)