A student at Perry Hall High School was charged after bringing a fireman to school on Thursday, police said.
The student was seen showing off the gun to other students and the school resource officer located the student and recovered the gun, police said.
The student did not threaten anyone and the police believe the student had no intent to harm. The student is in police custody pending formal charges.
The Precinct 9 Outreach Unit is still investigating the incident.
–Taylor Nappi