§ 12-1-5. Possession and discharge of firearms, weapons.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (b) below, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess a weapon, as defined in G.S. 14-269, in or upon any building, park or other property, or their appurtenant premises, which is owned or otherwise under the legal control of the City of High Point.

(b)

This prohibition shall not apply to the following persons:

(1)

Officers and enlisted personnel of the armed forces of the United States when in 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;

(5)

City animal control officers;

(6)

Private security officers under contract with the city, while in the actual performance of their required duties.

(c)

A conspicuous notice shall be posted upon property set forth in subsection (a) above 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 fined $500.00 or imprisoned for 30 days, or both.

(e)

The carrying of a concealed handgun in accordance with G.S. 14-415.11 is prohibited in any building owned, leased as lessee, operated, occupied, managed or controlled by the city, and in or upon the recreational facilities operated by the city and specifically identified herein. Notice of this prohibition shall be posted in a conspicuous location at each entryway available to the general public at all buildings and at the primary points of public access to all other covered locations. Violation of this prohibition shall be prescribed by the applicable North Carolina General Statutes.

Allen Jay Park, 1073 E. Springfield Road, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Armstrong Park, 305 E. Parkway Avenue, athletic field and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Brentwood Athletic Fields, 1300 Block of Brentwood Street, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

City Lake Park, 602 West Main Street, swimming pools and appurtenant facilities.

Deep River Park, 1525 Skeet Club Road, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Burnett Park, 1051 Montlieu Avenue, athletic fields at all times.

Harvell Park, 1215 Lincoln Drive, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Hedgecock Park, 300 West Parris Avenue, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

High Point Athletic Complex, 2920 School Park Road, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Johnson Street Athletic Complex, 4515 Johnson Street, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Macedonia Park, 306 Wise Avenue, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Miracle League Field, 2917 School Park Road, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Morehead Recreation Center Park (Leonard Street Fields), 101 Price Street, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Oak Hollow Campground, 3415 Centennial Street, swimming pool and appurtenant facilities.

Oak Hollow Tennis Center, 3401 North Centennial Street, tennis courts and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Oakview Recreation Center Park, 503 James Road, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized athletic event.

Washington Terrace Park, 101 Gordon Street, athletic fields during an organized athletic event, swimming pool and appurtenant facilities.

Washington Terrace Pool, 108 Murray Street, swimming pool and appurtenant facilities.

West End Park, 1701 Edgewood Drive, athletic fields and appurtenant facilities during an organized event.

(f)

For purposes of section (e), the term "recreational facilities" and the restrictions on lawful possession of weapons for those facilities listed above includes only the following:

(1)

An athletic field, including any appurtenant facilities such as restrooms, during an organized athletic event if the field had been scheduled for use with the municipality or county office responsible for operation of the park or recreational area.

(2)

A swimming pool, including any appurtenant facilities used for dressing, storage of personal items, or other uses relating to the swimming pool.

(3)

A facility used for athletic events, including, but not limited to, gymnasiums.

(g)

Nothing in this section shall prohibit a current holder of a concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit recognized by the State of North Carolina from storing a firearm within a locked motor vehicle in a manner consistent with state law.

(Ord. No. 95-89, § 1, 10-5-95; Ord. No. 6889/11-70, §§ 1, 2, 12-19-11; Ord. No. 7121/15-04, § 1, 2-2-15)