§ 43.39. Same—Carrying Simulated Firearms.

It shall be unlawful for a person to carry on or about his person, or have in his manual possession, either secretly or openly, whether concealed or otherwise, any simulated firearm which reasonably resembles a firearm, including a starting gun or pistol, which is being carried or displayed by a person in such a manner or under such circumstances as to place any person in reasonable fear of his life or of damages to his person or property. This section specifically excludes an ordinary penknife, a pocket knife, or starting gun or pistol in use at a sporting event, or in transit to or from a sporting event; provided that this section shall have no application to any federal, state, county, district or municipal officer empowered to make arrests, nor to any person who shall be licensed to carry arms under the provisions of the laws of the State.

(Ord. of 1-3-1967, § 1; Ord. of 6-4-1990, Doc. #23965)