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It shall be unlawful for anyone to carry or otherwise possess any weapon as defined in the state statutes or Town Code within 250 feet of any school or school grounds, public or private, such weapon is located within a private residence already located within 250 feet of any school or school grounds, and is possessed by the authorized owner/occupant. This provision also shall not apply to areas such as a park where state law provisions regarding firearms take precedence if a such a Park is within 250 feet of a school. However, the person possessing such a firearm in such an area must comply with the current state law or this Code shall take effect. This provision shall apply whether the school is in session at the time or not. This provision shall not apply to any items being transported past the school, and intended for immediate use for sporting or other recreational activities; to any duly qualified peace officer, or any Town or school personnel for which the weapon is reasonably classified as a “tool” for the scope of their duties. ((O)02-07, 03/20/2002)