(a) No person shall carry a pistol, revolver, air pistol, bowie knife, dirk, stiletto, dagger or other knife having a blade two and one-halfinches in length or longer, knuckles, a billy, blackjack or bludgeon, a knife fitted with a mechanical device for automatic release of the blade, opening the knife and locking the blade in the open position and commonly known as a switchblade or automatic spring knife or any other dangerous weapon on or about his person without proper justification. "Proper justification" includes, but is not limited to, the right of sheriffs, police officers and other persons specifically authorized by law to be armed when on duty. Upon the trial for a violation of this section, the defendant may be acquitted if it appears that he was at the time engaged in a lawful business, calling, employment or occupation or that the circumstances in which he was placed justified a prudent man in possessing such a weapon for defense of his person, property or family.
(Ord. 1971-131. Passed 12-14-71.)
(b) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.