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The legal aspects of owning, shooting, importing arms/ ammo and other related legal aspects as well as any other legal queries. Please note: This INCLUDES all arms licensing issues/ queries!
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Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:02 am
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Last post by arunjaggi
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:15 pm
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New Arms Rules 2016 notified by Government of India!
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mundaire » Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:33 pm
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Please see the attachment (English version).
For those of you who are not members here you can directly click on to view/ download the file without...
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Hi Folks,
Has anyone on this forum applied for, and obtained a license for a .22 Air Rifle?
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Last post by TwoTwo
Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:10 pm
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Info regarding Arms Rules 2015 - Message from NAGRI
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mundaire » Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:38 pm
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RKBA
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Important information regarding Arms Rules 2015
Dear Friends,
We are writing to solicit your support in ensuring that the upcoming the ARMS RULES...
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I own a blank gun. I have the bill and receipt. Am i in trouble already? I had purchased it 10 years back
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Fri Oct 14, 2016 7:15 pm
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Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:27 pm
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Expected code of conduct - MODIFIED
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mundaire » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:27 pm
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General ramblings
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Hi All,
Based on feedback from the membership, as well as much deliberations amongst the moderators here, we have decided to make some (rather...
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I have posted a few times, but no proper introduction. So, I am going to do that now with a set of pictures to boot! :)
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Last post by caracass77
Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:25 pm
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Prohibited Bore calibres & firearms
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mundaire » Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:21 am
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Prohibited Bores
What constitutes a PB calibre under law:
(a) Bolt action or semi-automatic rifles of either .303 (British) or 7.62 mm (NATO)...
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Anyone know Procedure to surrender Prohibited bore license
First get permission/ NOC to sell weapon/s. Then sell the weapon and get it deleted from...
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Last post by Vineet
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:33 am
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Importing Arms & Ammo into India
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by penpusher » Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:41 pm
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Arms Act,1959
10. Licence for import and export of arms, etc.
(1) No person shall bring into, or take out of, India by sea, land or air any arms or...
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Hello,
I do not whether it is proper thread to ask this question. May be moved to appropriate thread if required.
I understand that before...
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Last post by Mrlearner
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:07 pm
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All India Endorsement
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cherian.k.k » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:58 am
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hello all of u
i would like to know how i can change my licence to all india from state. what are the rules? some one told if i am a prize winner in...
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With grace of God, got my All India validity today after two years of struggle/hard work.
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Last post by Vineet
Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:11 pm
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Exemption from depositing Arms during elections
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mundaire » Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:18 pm
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I have found out that the exemption from deposit of firearms during elections isn't just for NRAI members but for members of State Rifle Associations...
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In Bihar buying cartridges now will invite a visit from the local thana asking why you need to buy now. Arms dealer told me police are coming around...
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Last post by Peacefulguns
Fri Apr 12, 2019 8:53 pm
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Applying for an Arms License in India
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mundaire » Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:36 pm
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Applying for an Arms License in India
THE OFFICIAL PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS:-
1. An application for the grant of license shall be made to the...
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Hi,
I am now a 'renowned shot' in .22 50M Free Pistol. What I heard from many that the rules has changed for applying license under Sports Category....
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Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:51 pm
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Last post by nagarifle
Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:21 pm
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Do airguns need a license?
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desperadoxx » Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:56 pm
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Hello Everyone.. This is my first post after registering in this forum. :). I have a question... Do we need a valid arms license to own a .22 Cal Air...
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i think the whole discussion has to change its flow after the arms rule 2016.i am from West bengal and was a proud owner of a .22 air rifle,but today...
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Last post by krishh
Wed Feb 01, 2017 6:40 pm
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NOTIFICATIONS
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nagarifle » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:46 pm
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For some time now it’s been on my mind that when we discuss anything legal related we often than not say things without proving what we are saying,...
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Not all that old a list since it contains some fairly recent cartridges. Overall, a monument to the ignorance of the person(s) who compiled it.
Hi...
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Last post by ankur_ank007
Fri Jun 12, 2015 7:17 pm
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Arms Act 1959 and Arms Rules 1962
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mundaire » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:00 pm
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FYI - you can find the complete (bare act) Indian Arms Act 1959 and Arms Rules of 1962 HERE >>
HTH
Cheers!
Abhijeet...
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Thank you Abhijeet, for making it easy for the rest of us, I liked the Intro,
Anand
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Last post by Anand
Sun Apr 05, 2015 12:12 pm
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Appeal against LA for rejecting license
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StampMaster » Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:31 am
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Hello IFGians,
Hoping you're all doing great.
A friends license application which was on hold for almost 4 years has been rejected in Oct 2019....
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Chapter IX - Appeals under Arms Act of the Arms Rules, 2016 sheds light on your query
I'm posting the relevant portion for your perusal-
CHAPTER...
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Last post by Pran
Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:28 pm
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Transfer of Licence
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indeep » Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:49 pm
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Hello all,
My grandfather left us with a gun (long back around 2000) and since then Gun is with gun house. I have mailed failed attempts to sell...
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Yes your wife can get the arms transferred on her name .
You cannot transfer it as no provision for NRI .
Read point no 25 of arms act 2016 .
Should...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:01 pm
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New Arms Regulations regarding .22 Air Rifles
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thind_aman » Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:23 pm
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Greetings Everyone!
Is there any clarity about the legal status of .22 Air Rifles in India as of now? Does one require an arms license to own one?...
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Hi All,
Did anyone got license for .22 airguns.
Please share information in case anyone got.
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Last post by Shiv22
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:29 pm
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Depositing firearms and getting NOC.
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bangbang » Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:58 pm
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Hello everyone
I am trying to plan the deposit and subsequent sale of 2 firearms.
They belong to my dad who passed away.
We are 2 brothers....
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To take permission to sell weapons deposited in death case, all legal heirs have to give affidavit. Therefore it doesn't matter who deposited the...
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Last post by bangbang
Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:51 am
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TRANSFER OF FATHER'S WEAPON
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ASIF007 » Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:05 pm
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Hello everyone. Shubha Bijoya and Happy Dussehra to all members. My dad is willing to transfer his .32 Revolver to me. He is 62 years old. My query...
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Hello Dear All,
As My Father Is Willing To Transfer His .32 Revolver To Me As His Age Is 68+ And Has Carry For More Than 25 years,
Please Guide Me...
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Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:56 am
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Last post by bangbang
Sun Mar 15, 2020 2:50 pm
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Weapons owned by deceased parent
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bacchus » Sun Feb 23, 2020 3:48 am
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My father a retired military officer passed away few months ago and left very little documentation on anything. I know he owned two guns which were...
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Excellent post . I am in the same dilemma as original poster and this information is very helpful
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Last post by bangbang
Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:03 am
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Expert advice needed: Canadian citizen
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bangbang » Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:09 pm
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Hello everyone
Unfortunately my dad passed away suddenly and I want to keep his revolver and shotgun but I am a Canadian citizen.
What is the best...
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I believe OCI cardholders can be given gun licenses. I think some are members of IFG. I will wait for other members to post their replies.
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Last post by Vikram
Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:20 am
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Can two people of the same family carry a common handgun ?
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Pushpendra1974 » Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:06 pm
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Hello all,
My father holds all India licence while I have single state , can I hold the same handgun of my father instead of getting a new one. My...
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License authority in pune have been doing the same old thing as retainer even after explaining them the procedure . They are just not interested in...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:08 pm
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Importing an AEG Airsoft Metal Gun. Customs
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himalyandevil » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:39 pm
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Hi,
I am very interested in airsoft guns & air rifles. Its really good that we get to feel & see what a state of the art, modern combat weapons feel...
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Hi
Though I am new to the forum but not new in Airsoft bb guns. I have just imported a M9 CO2 gbb 2 weeks ago. I have not faced any problem with it....
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Last post by ganeshadobecc
Mon Mar 02, 2020 5:54 pm
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.22 air rifle license
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Jassim313 » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:33 pm
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Has anyone in here obtained a license for their .22 air rifle .if so , what was the procedure ? Once we get the license is it possible to buy big...
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Someone please reply to this post, if they have obtained
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Last post by Komy cat
Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:09 pm
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Arms License for .22 Air Rifle
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sanjip » Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:10 pm
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Does anybody in this forum has obtained an arms license for .22 air rifle?
I purchased an Indian air rifle of .22 bore much before the new rule was...
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@sanjip sir
Have u obtained a licence for your 0.22 airgun? What is the procedure to be followed? I have bought one in 2015 Feb for plinking......
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Last post by Komy cat
Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:53 am
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Transferring or Buying Guns in India for Carry
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YODERCAMP » Fri Dec 06, 2019 7:33 am
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Hello Brothers in Arms
Quick question to all you Gurus, if this has been answered before please point me to the post and I will absorb the...
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No, Nope, Nada ..cant do..
only real alt. leave the guns where they are and spend the money on hiring armed PSO while visiting india to deter any...
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Last post by GurnaniM
Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:10 am
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Increase in Arms & Ammo for sports shooters
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Anand » Sun Feb 16, 2020 9:39 pm
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Hello Members,
1.) Renowned shooters allowed up to 14 firearms (including 2 as normal Citizen)
2.) NRAI members allowed more ammo per year...
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Is there any provision about the extra .22lr rifle allowed for rifle club members above the normal 2 weapons?
That is per Section 3 (3) of the...
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Feb 19, 2020 11:41 pm
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Last post by gaurav0119
Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:32 pm
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Import Airsoft from Redwolf Airsoft
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adam27roswell » Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:38 pm
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Hi All,
I'm new here and would need suggestion and advise on the import of airsoft sniper rifle and airsoft pistol.
1. Can anyone please advise the...
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Hello @Akumar3134
you can send me a private message, we can do a combined order in April.
are you interested??
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Last post by TheLoneWolf
Wed Feb 12, 2020 2:51 pm
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Airsoft Thread
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kiran2608 » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:50 pm
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Hi Forumers,
I have ordered M92 FS Gas Blow back pistol from Hongkong and I have received the first shipment. I am expecting my second shipment too...
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Dear Thread-followers,
I'm finally going to order about 20-30 cans of Green Gas in April along with another airsoft pistol order from either Redwolf...
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Last post by TheLoneWolf
Mon Feb 10, 2020 6:27 pm
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4.5 cal airgun with high power in India
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MNA » Sat Feb 08, 2020 6:09 pm
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Hi,
I have 2 queries:
1) if there is any provision to have more than 20 Jule .177 air rifle? What needs to be done to do the things abiding law.
2)...
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Thanks for sharing valuable information.
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Last post by MNA
Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:18 pm
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Paper cutter is a deadly weapon- U/S 397 IPC
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StampMaster » Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:20 pm
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A recent judgement by Delhi HC had held a paper cutter as 'Deadly weapon' for committing robbery withh an attempt to cause death.
Justice Vibhu...
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An old saying goes 'the law is an ass'. I don't mean to insult the law of the land, though, I want to.
By this logic, even punching and accidentally...
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Last post by Mr.Shome
Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:54 pm
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Fate of Weapon Post the Demise of license holder
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GurnaniM » Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:08 am
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Hi Everyone,
just a querry to help understand the legal clauses and process in place that guide the fate of the handgun or any licensed weapon post...
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Thanks Vineet ji!
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Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:23 am
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Sun Jan 19, 2020 10:45 pm
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PURPOSE OF UIN
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aadhaulya » Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:17 am
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I have spent a lot of time on Google to find out the purpose of providing a UIN to the arms license. There seems to be no information available...
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1. If a person has more than one license from more than one state a separate UID will probably be granted to each one, when compared to one another,...
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Last post by marksman
Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:03 pm
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Transfer of Gun from Father to Son and Journey Permit
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gkaymanam » Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:31 pm
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Hello - my father holds licenses for a 12 bore shotgun in Kerala and wish to transfer it to my name as he is over 75 years now. he has held this...
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Hi, I am looking for transferring a gun license owned by my father to me. My father is staying in home town in UP. I am staying in Bangalore. I am...
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Last post by manikmittal
Sat Jan 18, 2020 12:00 pm
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THE ARMS (AMENDMENT) BILL,27 Nov 2019
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riflemarksman » Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:03 am
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THE ARMS (AMENDMENT) BILL,27 Nov 2019
Now only 1 weapon will be allowed instead of 3 on a licence
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Hello Experts
how about a 1> 0.32 Pistol, 2> DBBL and 3> 0.22 Rifle - & Life Member of a Rifle Club. do we need to deposit or can keep all of them...
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Last post by ravipagar
Fri Jan 10, 2020 2:45 pm
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Impact of New Arms Amendment Act in Mumbai
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nbk3y7k » Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:21 pm
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Just checked with Mumbai CP office Arms department... It has been confirmed that no impact on number of weapons to existing arm license under Sports...
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Under Sports category you can acquire as many weapons as the authority may grant. For self protection maximum only 2. The 3rd has to be deposited (if...
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Last post by ASIF007
Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:45 am
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Applying for License first time; Need a little help
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WhoCantBeNamed » Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:43 pm
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Hello everyone, I am a resident of Meerut, UP, about to apply for an Arms License for first time for Handguns(revolver/Pistol) . Have obtained all...
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Update: I have applied for the license in October 2019. I will update the topic as and when any progress is made regarding my file along with the...
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Last post by WhoCantBeNamed
Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:27 pm
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new arms licence
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sokkalingam » Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:55 pm
hi
Can anyone guide me how to obtain arms licence of my father by legal heirship as per new law
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Last post by sokkalingam
Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:55 pm
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How to Register UIN for Arms
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SHINDE D N » Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:41 pm
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Please tell me how to register UIN for Arms License
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Please tell me how to get UIN.Thank you.
Go to your Arms Department in your District/Town/City, ask for the form, file up the documents and you...
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Last post by ASIF007
Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:05 pm
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is telescope on rifle banned in india
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MDHASAN » Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:07 pm
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IS TELESCOPE ON RIFLE BANNED IN INDIA
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There is no official written rule as far as I know on riflescopes so it is right in between ......since gun shops sell them and people buy them...
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Last post by riflemarksman
Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:44 pm
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How to add one more weapon in the arms license
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ashokdgp » Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:26 pm
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I have my license for 1 revolver. My father also have his arms license. Now he is aged so he wants to surrender his license and gift me his revolver....
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I clearly remember the Minister of Home Affairs stating in the Parliament that any Licence holder can have 2 weapons - It may be 2 Hand guns . The...
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Last post by ASIF007
Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:54 pm
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Police requirements for arms license
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Biren » Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:27 pm
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Hi,
I applied for 2nd weapon licence and cops have asked me following documents:
- AADHAR Card
- PAN Card
- Hasiyat Pramaan patra
- Gun licence...
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For the 2nd weapon the documents required by the Arms Department were
Letter to Deputy Commissioner, Arms Department requesting for an Additional...
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Last post by ASIF007
Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:47 pm
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How to verify Arms license online
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AJAY1987 » Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:44 pm
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What is your question?If you do not make the effort to ask your question clearly, why would anyone make the effort to reply?-Moderator
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I don't know of any online verification system, best contact your licensing authority for all such inquires.
:agree:
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Last post by Jaspal singh
Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:49 pm
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Sadly three weapons limit reduced to two.
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Vineet » Sat Dec 14, 2019 4:15 pm
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The arms (ammendment)2019.pdf
Officially three weapons limit reduced to two. Last date to deposit 3rd firearm is 12/12/2020.
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The arms (ammendment)2019.pdf
Officially three weapons limit reduced to two. Last date to deposit 3rd firearm is 12/12/2020.
There was a exemption...
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Last post by andy_65_in
Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:15 pm
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Arms amendment bill (2019) passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Soon to be Act
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dsingh » Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:34 pm
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New arms act has been passed in Lok sabha but with the provisions of 2 weapons per licence .But it is not enough we must demand more weapons as our...
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All of this real funny for me
3 weapon - 2 weapon - 1 weapon - GO!
Go - with gun laws in shit country for gun owners - looks like UK or Australia or...
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Last post by russianshooter3
Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:02 am
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NOC to sale
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JagatpalGill » Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:50 am
Can anyone tell me plz is it possible to get NOC to sale my uncle's weapons (i have power of attorney) as he is currently in canada and dose not want...
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Last post by JagatpalGill
Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:50 am
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A Query from a legal perspective
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Mr.Shome » Thu Dec 05, 2019 11:37 pm
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Dear All,
As per the current Arms Act of one of the greatest (questionable) democracies in the world, a .22 Air Rifle is considered a firearm and an...
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Finally, you seem to understand the issue
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Last post by Mr.Shome
Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:16 am
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Query regarding empty shotshells
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Sam Kunal » Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:56 pm
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I wanted to know about the laws regarding transporting empty 12 bore shells. My uncle had many empties in his closet but the manager is hesistant in...
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I think we cant fire empty rifle shells....
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Last post by alwinthomas
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:10 pm
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Can I carry a blank gun in india if I have NOC?
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Amit babal » Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:43 pm
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Can I carry a blank gun in india if I have NOC?
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The NOC he is referring to is that before Arms rules 2016, dealers used to issue a letter on their letter head mentioning that the particular weapon...
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Last post by Vineet
Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:59 pm
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Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:13 pm
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Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:04 am
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Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:42 pm
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