Firearms (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1924

Prohibition of possession of firearm without licence.

3.—(1) So long as this Act remains in force it shall not be lawful for any person to have in his possession, use, or carry a firearm or any ammunition save in so far as such possession, user, or carriage is authorised by regulations made under this Act or is authorised by a firearm or other licence issued under such regulations.

(2) Every person who shall have in his possession, use, or carry a firearm or any ammunition in contravention of this section shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and be punishable accordingly.