Carrying a firearm prohibited; exceptions.
San Antonio City Code § 21-153
in effectSec. 21-153. - Carrying a firearm prohibited; exceptions.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry a firearm within the city limits of the City of San Antonio at:
(1) A public park; or
(2) A public meeting of a governmental body; or
(3) A political rally, political parade, or official political meeting; or
(4) A nonfirearms-related school, college, or professional athletic event.
(b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of this provision that:
(1) The firearm is being carried by a certified peace officer; or
(2) The firearm is being carried by a certified security officer in the performance of his employment.
(Ord. No. 79328, § 3, 12-16-93; Ord. No. 84805, § 2, 9-19-96)
Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH21OFMIPR_ARTVIREFIWE_S21-153CAFIPREXFetched: 10/27/2026