§ 22-9. Possession of weapons.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, all persons are prohibited from possessing weapons as defined in G.S. 14-269 in city-owned buildings, their appurtenant premises and parks.

(b)

The prohibition of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the following persons:

(1)

Officers and enlisted personnel of the armed forces of the United States when in the discharge of their official duties as such and acting under orders requiring them to carry arms and weapons.

(2)

Civil officers of the United States while in the discharge of their official duties.

(3)

Officers and soldiers of the militia and the National Guard when called into actual service.

(4)

Sworn law enforcement officers.

(c)

A conspicuous notice shall be posted at each entrance to any property set forth in subsection (a) of this section stating: "Possession of weapons or carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited."

(d)

Any person in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished in accordance with section 1-6.

(e)

Weapons possessed in violation of this section are declared to be contraband. The chief of police or his designee shall hold such weapon for disposal pursuant to court order. In the absence of any court order, the weapon shall be destroyed.

(Code 1952, ch. G, art. VI, § 1)