For the purposes of this chapter the term “carrying a deadly weapon” means having it on the person, or in close proximity thereto, so that the weapon is readily accessible for use.
(1981 Code, sec. 14-186)
A.
Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon consists of carrying a concealed, loaded firearm or any other type of deadly weapon anywhere, except in the following cases:
1.
In the person’s residence or on real property belonging to him as owner, lessee, tenant or licensee;
2.
In a private automobile or other private means of conveyance, for lawful protection of the person’s or another’s person or property; or
3.
By a peace officer in the lawful discharge of his duties.
B.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the carrying of any unloaded firearm.
C.
Every person convicted of the violation of this section shall forfeit to the town any weapons involved in the violation.
D.
Whoever commits unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
(1981 Code, sec. 14-187)
A.
Negligent use of a deadly weapon consists of:
1.
Discharging a firearm into any building or vehicle or so as to knowingly endanger a person or his property;
2.
Carrying a firearm while under the influence of an intoxicant or narcotic;
3.
Endangering the safety of another by handling or using a firearm or other deadly weapon in a negligent manner;
4.
Discharging a firearm within one hundred fifty (150) yards of an inhabited dwelling or building without the permission of the owner or lessee thereof.
B.
Whoever commits negligent use of a deadly weapon is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
(1981 Code, sec. 14-188)
A.
Unlawful possession of switchblades consists of any person either manufacturing, causing to be manufactured, possessing, displaying, offering, selling, lending, giving away or purchasing any knife which has a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade which opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by any outward or centrifugal thrust or movement.
B.
Whoever commits unlawful possession of switchblades is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
(1981 Code, sec. 14-189)
A.
No person shall carry or discharge any pellet gun, BB gun, air rifle or air pistol of any description, by whatever name it may be known, which weapon, by means of compressed air, compressed gas, springs or any other means of propulsion, is capable of discharging shots, pellets or any other projectiles.
B.
The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to a licensed shooting gallery or on private grounds or premises under circumstances when such weapon can be fired, discharged or operated in a manner such as not to endanger persons or property, and also in such manner as to prevent the projectile from traversing any ground or space outside the limits of such gallery, grounds or residence. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prevent the carrying of such weapons, when unloaded, to or from any range or gallery or to or from an area where the discharge of such weapons has been permitted by law.
C.
Any person found guilty of violation of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days, or by both a fine and jail sentence.
(1981 Code, sec. 14-190)
A.
Negligent use of explosives consists of negligently exploding, attempting to explode or placing any explosive in such a manner as to result in injury to another or to property of another, or in the probability of such injury.
B.
Whoever commits negligent use of explosives is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
(1981 Code, sec. 14-191)
A.
Unlawful sale, possession or transportation of explosives consists of knowingly selling or possessing any explosive or causing such explosive to be transported without having plainly marked in large letters in a conspicuous place on the box or package containing such explosive, the name and explosive character thereof and the date of manufacture.
(1981 Code, sec. 14-192)