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A. A person commits a Class B municipal offense if he knowingly and unlawfully:

1. Carries a knife concealed on or about his person; or

2. Carries a firearm concealed on or about his person.

B. For the purposes of this section, a “knife” means any dagger, dirk, knife, or stiletto with a blade over three and one-half inches (3.5") in length, switchblade knife or any other dangerous instrument capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds, but does not include a hunting or fishing knife carried for sports use. The issue that a knife is a hunting or fishing knife must be raised as an affirmative defense.

C. It shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant was:

1. A person in his own dwelling or place of business or on property owned or under his control at the time of the act of carrying; or

2. A person in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance who carries a weapon for lawful protection of his or another’s person or property while traveling; or

3. A person who, prior to the time of carrying a concealed firearm, has been issued a written permit pursuant to § 18-12-201 et seq., C.R.S., as amended, to carry the firearm, and his actions were authorized by Article 12 of Title 18, C.R.S.; or

4. A peace officer, as defined in § 18-1-901, C.R.S., as amended.

D. Every person convicted of any violation of this section shall forfeit to the Town of Parachute such weapon so concealed. (Ord. 200 §1, 1982; Amended Ord. 472 §4, 2003; Amended Ord. 713 §4, 2017)