SEC. 4507. FIREARMS AND PROJECTILE WEAPONS; POSSESSION OF BY MINORS.

   (a)   It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to have in his or her possession within the City and County of San Francisco any firearm or projectile weapon, as defined in Section 4501. Violation of this provision shall be punishable in the manner provided in Section 4503.

   (b)   It shall be unlawful for any parent or legal guardian, or any person over the age of 18 years, to sell, give or otherwise transfer to any minor in the City and County of San Francisco under the age of 18 years, or to allow such minor to possess, any firearm or projectile weapon, as defined in Section 4501. Violation of this provision shall be punishable in the manner provided in Section 4503.

   (c)   Any firearm or projectile weapon, which is in possession of a minor in violation of this Article, is hereby declared to be a nuisance, and shall be surrendered to the Police Department of the City and County of San Francisco and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Section 4505 above.

(Added by Ord. 89-94, App. 2/25/94)

Editor's Note: 
   See also the following Police Code provisions:
Sec. 602, Sale or Possession of Sling Shots or Toys Projecting Missiles by Air or Gas Prohibited.
Sec. 607, Possession of Sling Shots or Metal Knuckles Prohibited.
Sec. 608, Prohibiting Sale of Darts and Similar Weapons to Minors.
Sec. 609, Prohibiting Possession of and Purchase by Minors of Darts and Similar Weapons.