(A) The proclamation may prohibit the possession of any dangerous weapon or substance unless it remains in a place of storage within the possessor’s premises, or in a customary place of storage not readily available to the possessor, if the weapon or substance cannot readily be stored. The proclamation may also prohibit the sale or other transfer or the transportation of any dangerous weapon or substance. The Mayor may exempt from some or all of the restrictions classes of people whose possession, transfer, or transportation of certain dangerous weapons or substances is necessary to the preservation of the public health, safety, or welfare. The proclamation shall state the exempted classes and the restrictions from which each is exempted.
(2003 Code, § 18-202.4.1)
(B) DANGEROUS WEAPON OR SUBSTANCE means:
(1) Any deadly weapon, ammunition, incendiary device, or other instrument or substance designed for a use that carries a threat of serious bodily injury or destruction of property, and also includes all items included in G.S. § 14-288.1(2);
(2003 Code, § 18-202.5.1)
(2) Any other instrument or substance that is capable of being used to inflict serious bodily injury or destruction of property, when the circumstances indicate that there is some probability that such instrument or substance will be so destructively used; and
(2003 Code, § 18-202.5.2)
(3) Any part or ingredient in any instrument or substance included above. If imposed, the restrictions shall apply throughout the jurisdiction of the town.
(2003 Code, § 18-202.5.3)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see G.S. Ch. 14 and § 160A-174