A. As used in this section, the term “illegal weapon” means a blackjack, bomb, silencer, gas gun, machine gun, short shotgun, short rifle, metallic knuckles, gravity knife, or switchblade knife.

B. It shall be unlawful for a person, other than a peace officer or member of the armed forces of the United States or Colorado National Guard acting in the lawful discharge of his duties or a person who has a valid permit and license for such weapon, to knowingly possess an illegal weapon. The exceptions in this subsection shall be an affirmative defense.

C. Any violation of this section shall constitute a Class A municipal offense. (Ord. 200 §1, 1982; Amended Ord. 472 §4, 2003; Amended Ord. 785 §3, 2020)