ABSTRACT
Act. These acts recognised the use of firearms in the taking of game. 7 1870-Gun Licence Act. Specific control on the sale of firearms. 8 1903-Pistols Act. First act to regulate the sale and use of pistols. 9 1920-Firearms Act. First effective act to regulate the sale and use of firearms and
ammunition in general. 10 1937-Firearms Act. Introduced the controls on pistols and rifles.
