§ 38-113. Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon; unlawful possession of weapons.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to carry a concealed weapon or possess weapons. A person commits the crime of unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon or possessing a weapon, when a person knowingly:

(1)

Carries a knife concealed on or about his or her person;

(2)

Carries a firearm concealed on or about his or her person; or

(3)

Without legal authority, carries, brings, or has in such person's possession, a firearm or any explosive, incendiary, or other dangerous device on the property of or within any building in which the chambers, or offices of the city council are located, or in which a city council hearing or meeting is being or is to be conducted, or in which the official office of any member, officer, or employee of the city is located.

(b)

It shall not be an offense if the defendant was:

(1)

A person in his or her own dwelling or place of business or on property owned or under his or her control at the time of the act of carrying;

(2)

A person in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance who carries a weapon for lawful protection of such person or another person or property while traveling; or

(3)

A person who, at the time of carrying a concealed weapon, held a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun, or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to state law, except that it shall be an offense under this section if the person was carrying a concealed handgun in violation of the provisions of C.R.S. § 18-12-214.

(Ord. No. 18-18, § 1, 4-16-2019)