https://walterborolive.com/stories/p...WNx6PdfKxVtXVI

As I read this , all weapons of any sort unless permitted by the police chief , to include those legally carrying concealed, your hunting shotgun or rifle in the seat etc or your pocket knife for that matter would be made illegal. Could be wrong but that is what I am picking up.

Ban includes:

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or carry about the person, whether concealed or unconcealed on the Premises of Town of Cottageville’s. This includes any firearm, antique weapon (black powered), cannon, edged weapons, slingshot, air rifle, bows, crossbows any pistol unless authorized by the Chief of Police.

Allows you to carry only if :

Marshals, sheriffs, police officers or other law enforcement officers, or peace officers of the federal government or other states when they are carrying out official duties while in this state.

But still allows you to defend yourself, say what, how, with a pointy stick? How backwards is this :

Nothing contained herein, however, shall be construed to abridge the right of self-defense, to apply to theatricals or like performances or to peace officers in the discharge of their duties.