(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to officers or agents of any state or of the United States, or any political subdivision, division or agency of either, members of the organized militia of any state or the armed forces of the United States, or law enforcement officers of any political subdivision to the extent that the official duties of any such person require him to carry, be in possession of, or have on or about his person any such firearm or weapon, nor to a person whose terms of employment require him to carry, possess or have on or about his person during the hours of his employment such firearm or weapon; nor to the members of a color guard, military unit or marching unit, while such color guard, military unit, or marching unit is participating in a duly authorized parade, athletic event, funeral, or while so participating in other civic events and functions in which the flag of the United States is displayed, provided that any firearms borne by members of any such color guard, military unit or marching unit while so participating in such events shall at all times remain unloaded.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit, restrict or modify the legitimate use of firearms as provided by the laws of the United States, or of this State, nor shall it be construed to restrict, limit, prohibit or modify the conduct of legitimate business with manufacturers, wholesale dealers and retail dealers of firearms, licensed by the Federal government, or retail dealers of firearms licensed by the City, or with or by persons, firms or corporations engaged in the business of repairing, altering, assembling, cleaning, polishing, engraving or trueing or who perform any mechanical operation upon any firearm.
(Ord. 3-1974. Passed 1-14-74.)