No person shall place or keep on public display for rent or sale to passers-by on a street, road or alley, any revolver, pistol, dirk, bowie knife, sling shot or any other dangerous weapon of like kind or character, any machine gun, submachine gun or high-powered rifle, any gun of similar kind or character or any ammunition for the same. All dealers licensed to sell any of the foregoing arms or weapons shall take the name, address, age and general appearance of the purchaser, as well as the maker of the gun, manufacturer's serial number and the caliber and report the same at once in writing to the Police Chief. (WVaC 61-7-9)