the initial law was enacted in 1958 with the stated purpose of "...safety regulations necessary for the prevention of harm related to the possession and use of firearms and swords." the regulations and prohibitions within largely concern the possession, use, import, discharge, conveyance, receipt, and sale firearms and firearm parts, including regulations to follow in order to obtain permission to have a gun, but retains past restrictions on swords and other bladed weapons. handguns are completely prohibited.