§ 18-151. Definitions.

For purposes of this section and any other Code of Ordinances section that addresses the possession of firearms or weapons, the following terms are hereby defined:

Athletic facility means a building, structure or place, and its appurtenant facilities, for engaging in sporting events, swimming, recreational activities, fitness or physical training.

Athletic field means a piece of land traditionally used for organized athletic or sporting event(s), including the adjoining spectator area and other appurtenant facilities.

Handgun means a gun or firearm designed to be held and operated by one hand including but not limited to any revolver, pistol, derringer, pepperbox, machine pistol, single-shot pistol, or semi-automatic pistol.

Pocket knife means a folding knife typically used for utilitarian purposes having an overall length of three inches or less when in its closed position.

Recreational facilities include the following: an athletic field, a swimming pool, and/or athletic facility owned, leased, or operated by Orange County.

Weapon includes, but is not limited to, any rifle, shotgun, weapon of mass destruction, or knife (excluding pocket knives) and includes but is not limited to any weapon as defined G.S. 14-269(a).

(Ord. of 11-1-1995, § 6.1, eff. 11-2-1995, Amend. of 6-5-2012, eff. 6-5-2012; Res. 2018-004, Exh. D, eff. 1-24-2018)