[CH15] Weaponry
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[CH15] Weaponry Information [15] [01] Unlawful Carrying Weaponry [15] [02] Places Weapons are Prohibited [15] [03] Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon [15] [04] Prohibited Weapons [15] [05] Unlawful Transfer of Firearms [15] [06] Criminal Use of a Firearm
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[15] [01] Unlawful Carrying Weaponry

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Updated Jul 6, 2026
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Info: A person commits an offense if one intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly, openly carries on or about his person a:

  1. Handgun
  2. Unregistered Firearm: This includes a handgun or any other firearm which is registered to another person other than the one in possession.
  3. Illegal Knife
  4. Club
Unlawful carrying weaponry becomes a Felony Offense when the firearm is stolen, or registered to another person other than the carrier.
Felony Jail Time: 60 Seconds

Felony Fine: $4,375

Misdemeanour Jail Time: 45 Seconds

Misdemeanour Fine: $2,475

[15] [01] [Con] Non-applicable

The provisions of [15] [01] Unlawful Carrying Weaponry of this code do not apply to a person:

  1. In the actual discharge of one's official duties as a peace officer, a member of the armed force, national guard, or a guard employed by a penal institution.
  2. On one's private land under one's control, unless one is an agent of the owner acting as a security guard in which event one must comply with the subsection 4.
  3. Engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity in which the weapon is commonly used.
  4. Who is a licensed security guard, on duty or enroute, in uniform with the weapon in plain view.
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[15] [01] [Con] Non-applicable