But why doesn't it apply to the boy too? Even if it had been a real gun, doesn't he deserve a trial? If the police are ok’d to blast anyone who doesn't say aye yes or no fast enough, just because they are armed that's pretty effective gun control. Step out side with a gun and you are fair game.
Google “Air soft guns” see what they look like,some “all metal heavy weight. Take the colored tip off and no one can tell the difference, without actually handling it