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Archer Lodge council tables firearms ordinance after debate over knife and stun-gun language
Summary
Council discussed an ordinance to prohibit open carry on town property (while allowing concealed carry) and debated pocket-knife language and whether to include tasers/stun guns; council amended draft language but ultimately voted to table the ordinance to allow more public comment.
Council considered ordinance AL-2026-08-1 to prohibit open carry of firearms on town-owned property while preserving concealed-carry rights with a valid permit. Discussion focused on definitions and exemptions — particularly whether ordinary pocket knives and thumb/finger-assist pocket knives should be exempt — and whether pepper spray, tasers or stun guns should be covered by the ordinance.
Town Attorney (speaker 9) proposed language to clarify the pocket-knife exemption: "Any knife that can be opened by thumb or finger assist mechanism would be considered an ordinary pocket knife under this section." Council also discussed removing "stun gun" from the list of prohibited items so that those devices could be openly carried pending further clarification. After debate and a request by Council member Davis (speaker 6) for more time for public input, the council voted to table the ordinance until the next meeting to allow for additional public comment.
