10.78.020 Unlawful use of weapons to intimidate another.
A. It is unlawful for anyone to carry, exhibit, display or draw any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, or any other weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons.
B. Any person violating the provisions of subsection A of this section shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
C. Subsection A of this section shall not apply to or affect the following:
1. Any act committed by a person while in his place of abode or fixed place of business;
2. Any person who by virtue of his office or public employment is vested by law with a duty to preserve public safety, maintain public order, or to make arrests for offenses, while in the performance of such duty,
3. Any person acting for the purpose of protecting himself against the use of presently threatened unlawful force by another, or for the purpose of protecting another against the use of such unlawful force by a third person;
4. Any person making or assisting in making a lawful arrest for the commission of a felony; or
5. Any person engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state governments. (Ord. 1145-85 § 126, 1985.)
Amended during 1-88 supplement.