A. Prohibited Acts: It is unlawful for any person to:
1. Recklessly handle or use a gun or other dangerous weapon or explosive so as to endanger the safety of another; or,
2. Intentionally point a gun of any kind, capable of injuring or killing a human being and whether loaded or unloaded, at or toward another; or,
3. Manufacture or sell for any unlawful purpose any weapon known as a slung-shot or sand club; or,
4. Manufacture, transfer or possess metal knuckles or a switch blade knife opening automatically; or,
5. Possess any other dangerous article or substance for the purpose of being used unlawfully as a weapon against another; or,
6. Sell or have in his possession any device designed to silence or muffle the discharge of a firearm; or,
7. Permit, as a parent or guardian, any child under fourteen (14) years of age to handle or use, outside of the parent's or guardian's presence, a firearm or air gun of any kind, or any ammunition or explosive; or,
8. Furnish a minor under eighteen (18) years of age with a firearm, air gun, ammunition, or explosive without the written consent of his parent or guardian or of the Police Department.
9. Possess, sell, transfer, or have in possession for sale or transfer, any weapon commonly known as a throwing star, nun chuck or sharp stud. For the purposes of this subsection: a) a "throwing star" means a circular metallic device with any number of points projecting from the edge, b) a "nun chuck" means a pair of wood sticks or metallic rods separated by chain links attached to one end of each such stick or rod, and c) a "sharp stud" means a circular piece of metal attached to a wristband, glove, belt or other material which protrudes one-fourth inch (1/4"), or more, from the material to which it is attached, and with the protruding portion pyramidal in shape, sharp or pointed.
B. Exception: Nothing in subsection A of this section shall prohibit the possession of the articles therein mentioned if the purpose of such possession is for public exhibition by museums or collectors of art. (1988 Code § 10.02)