A. It is unlawful for any person in this Town to sell, lend, or give to a minor, or to allow a minor to possess, any instrument, without handles, consisting of a metal plate having three (3) or more radiating points with one (1) or more sharp edges and designed in the shape of a polygon, trefoil, cross, star, diamond, or any other geometric shape that can be used as a weapon for throwing. It is also unlawful for any person in this Town to sell, lend or give to a minor, or allow a minor to possess, any instrument consisting of two handles of any hard material connected by a chain, rope, wire or other connecting device, that can be used as a weapon.

B. It is unlawful for any minor in this Town to manufacture or cause to be manufactured, imported into the Town, keep for sale, or offer or expose for sale or give, lend or possess any instrument as defined in subsection (A) of this Section.

C. It is a defense to this statute that the items in question are only being used in a martial arts class or tournament currently in session and properly sanctioned by the governing body of such martial arts discipline. It is a defense to this charge if such items are simply on display as part of a regular exhibit open to the public or in the possession of a certified martial arts instructor to be used for teaching purposes. ((O)02-07, 03/20/2002)