The ''Firearms Act'' () is the law in

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that regulates firearms possession, means of transportation, and offenses. It was passed after the

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Purpose

According to the Purpose section of the Act, its purpose under law is to regulate the licensing of

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, authorizing the manufacture of firearms, and authorizing the transfer of, including importation, etc. of firearms. The Act does not apply to the

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. More specifically, under the Act, the

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(the federal government) regulates licenses and authorizations for firearms, including prohibited or restricted firearms; the possession of prohibited or restricted weapons and any prohibited devices or ammunition; and licenses for the sale or transfer of cross-bows. The Act also authorizes the federal government to regulate the manufacturing of prohibited or restricted weapons, firearms, devices and ammunition; the transfer of such items; and the importation of those items and items related to automatic firearms.

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