§ 18-185. Possession of weapons.

A dangerous weapon means a weapon, other than a firearm, such as a knife, razor, taser, self-defense spray, gas-ejecting device, club, bludgeon, or other similar item.

It is unlawful to transport, carry, or possess a dangerous weapon in any vehicle or public place unless it is done under any of the following conditions:

(1)

While transporting the encased item from the place of purchase to the home or place of business of the purchaser;

(2)

While transporting the encased item to and from hunting/target practice;

(3)

While the possessor is transporting the encased item between the possessor's home and place of business;

(4)

While the possessor is within or upon the possessor's home, land, or place of business; or

(5)

While the possessor does so under authority granted by a concealed weapons permit or other statutory exception.

(Code 1977, § 9.62(20); Ord. No. 2009-14, § 1, 11-10-09)

State law reference

Carrying firearm or dangerous weapons, MCL 750.226.