(a) Persons under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug frequently lack the normal restraint and judgment that would ordinarily prevent them from initiating or escalating criminal or domestic violence.
(b) Carrying or possession of firearms by persons under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug exacerbates the problems associated with the irresponsible or unlawful use of such weapons.
(c) It has been determined that in order to promote and to protect the health and safety and welfare of the public, it is necessary to regulate the carrying or possession of firearms by persons under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug.
(Added by Ord. 399-82, App. 8/12/82)