§ 9-61. Carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon firearm-free zone.

(a)

Carrying a firearm, or dangerous weapon as defined in R.S. 14:2, by anyone, not exempted in subsection (b) hereof, in a firearm-free zone is unlawful.

(b)

The provisions of this Section shall not apply to:

(1)

A federal law enforcement officer or a Louisiana-commissioned state or local post certified law enforcement officer who is authorized to carry a firearm.

(2)

The possession of a firearm occurring entirely on private property, or entirely within a private residence.

(3)

Any constitutionally protected activity which cannot be regulated by the state, such as a firearm contained entirely within a motor vehicle.

(c)

Whoever commits the crime of carrying a firearm, or a dangerous weapon as defined in R.S. 14:2, in a firearm-free zone shall be subject to prosecution in state district court and the penalties provided for in R.S. 14:95.2.

( Ord. No. 15-06 , 6-2-15)