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AN ORDINANCE amending the prohibitions of firearms in certain places, to include
other dangerous weapons and prohibitions of weapons in school facilities and in all
areas connected with court proce~ings and amending Section 9A.24.220of the
Bremerton Municipal Code.
THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOF~ HEREBY OI~AIN:
Section 1. Amendment. BMC Section 9A.24.220is hereby amended to read:
9A.24.220 rq-R-ECrR-MC-o- WEAPONS PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES.
(a) A weapon is defined as follows:
(1) Any firearm;
Any dangerous weapon as listed in RCW 9.41.250;
Any explosive defined in RCW 70.74.010;
(4) Any devices commonly known as "nun-chu-ka sticks", consisting of two or
more lengths of wood, metal, plastic, or similar substance connected with wire,
rope or other means;
(5) Any device commonly known as "throwing stars", which are multi-pointed,
metal objects designed to embed upon impact from any aspect; or
(6) Any air gun, including any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a
pellet, or other projectile by the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide,
or other gas.
(ab_) It is unlawful for any person to enter the following places when he or
knowingly possesses or knowingly has under his control a fircarm weapon:
A courtroom or u e's chamber, . ................... ~ .......... ., j
v ....... s and areas used in connection with court proceedings, including,
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jury rooms, court offices, waiting areas, and corridors adjacent to the above
areas used in connection with court proceedings ..................
(2) That portion of an establishment classified by the State Liquor Control Board
as off-limits to persons under twenty-one years of age.
(3) Public or private elementary or secondary school premises, school-provided
transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public or
private schools.
(bcd (1)Subsection (a) does not apply to:
(1) ¢. Law enforcement personnel or
(2) /-h. A person engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal
or state governments, while engaged in official duties; or
(3) ii&. Security personnel while engaged in official duties.
(4) Any person who is involved in a convention, showing, demonstration,
lecture, or firearms safety course authorized by school authorities in
which the firearms or collectors or instructors are handled or
displayed;
5~ Any person who possesses nun-chu-ka sticks, throwing stars, or other
dangerous weapons to be used in martial arts classes authorized to be
conducted on the school premises.
(6) Any student or employee of a private military academy when on the
property of the academy;
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Any person while the person is participating in a firearms or air gun
competition approved by the school or the school district;
(8) Any person who has been issued a license under RCW 9.41.070,while
picking up or dropping off a student;
9~ Any person legally in possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon
that is secured within an attended vehicle or concealed from view
within a locked unattended vehicle while conducting legitimate
business at the school; or
(10) Any person who is in lawful possession of an unloaded firearm,
secured in a vehicle while conducting legitimate business at the school.
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court facilities where weapons are prohibited shall be clearly marked and notices posted at
each entrance of the court facility that weapons are prohibited in the restricted areas.
(e) A stationary, locked box shall be provided within the court room building to
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receive weapons for safekeeping, or the court shall designate an official within the building
to receive weapons for safekeeping, during the owner's visit to restricted areas of the court
facility.
(f) "Weapon - free zone" signs shall be posted around school facilities giving warning
of the prohibition of the possession of weapons on school grounds.
(g) Any person violating subsection (b){1) and (2) of this section is guilty of a
misdemeanor. Any person violating subjection (b)(3) of this section is guilty of a gross
misdemeanor.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days from
passage and publication.
APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this / ~ day of
IiT {','~,) ~,d.t._~, 1993.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this ~2,..) day of
EILEEN FITZ, Council~~ t
APPROVED this ~ day of
LOUIS MENTOR, Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN McCLUS~City Clerk
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