Richmond Municipal Code Ch. 11.12 Dangerous Weapons

As used in this chapter, "dangerous weapon" includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Any knife having a blade three inches or more in length, or any snap-blade or spring-blade knife regardless of the length of the blade;

(2) Any ice pick or similar sharp stabbing tool;

(3) Any straight-edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle;

(4) Any cutting, stabbing or bludgeoning weapon or device capable of inflicting grievous bodily harm;

(5) Any dirk or dagger or bludgeon;

(6) Any starter pistol or starter weapon;

(7) Any airgun, air rifle, or other gun or device discharging by the use of air or compressed gas any pellet or shot of any kind.

It is unlawful for any person to carry upon his person or to have in his possession or under his control any dangerous weapon; provided, that it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of this chapter if, at the time of the alleged violation, the instrument or device alleged to be a dangerous weapon was in good faith in his possession or control for use in his lawful occupation or employment or for the purpose of recreation; and provided further, that the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the commission of any act which is made a public offense by any law of this state.

No person shall sell, offer for sale, or expose for sale any spring-blade, snap-blade or similar type knife.

(Source: Ord. No. 1297)