No minor shall carry or have in his possession on any street or other public property, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, any airgun or rifle, air pistol, spring gun, rubber sling or blank cartridge pistol or any other rifle, gun or other weapon, mechanical device or toy of like character, capable of shooting bullets, shots, pebbles or other dangerous substances. Any police officer apprehending any minor violating this section shall take possession of the airgun, air pistol, air rifle or other weapon, toy or device found on the person of such minor when apprehended, and such gun, toy or device shall be delivered to the Police Court Judge and held by him until claim is established thereto by the proper guardian or parent.
(1969 Code §17-73)