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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 mundaire
Sun Jun 28, 2020 1:07 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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“ 11: Under Import of arms and ammunition into India all arms under category III permissible bore import permit is issued by MHA does this mean that...
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Last post by Banduksb
Sun Jun 14, 2020 4:14 am
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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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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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The Arms licencing law of India by adv Awadhesh kumar.
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Last post by gwattal
Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:34 am
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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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Please intimate our membership no. Are NAGRI members are exempted form depositing their weapons during election.
No, they are not exempted.
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Last post by Vikram
Fri May 29, 2020 12:41 am
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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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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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Legality of 9x21 mm?
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Karan13121999 » Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:24 pm
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Is 9x21 mm legal in India? I mean does it fall under permissible or restricted category? 9mm does fall under restricted category but 9x21 mm isn't...
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To fine them or to teach them a lesson ,only way is high court .
I don’t find any sense in going to them and begging please read this , read that ....
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Sat Jul 04, 2020 6:42 pm
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SMGs & PDWs?
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Karan13121999 » Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:29 pm
What's the status of smgs & pdws in India? The arms act isn't clear on the legality of those. Are they prohibited or non prohibited? And if they are...
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Last post by Karan13121999
Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:29 pm
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What is a Curio?
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partheus » Wed Jun 17, 2020 2:37 pm
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Hi guys,
I came across the term Curio when going through the new firearm rules announced last December and can't seem to find any information on what...
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Ok.. I found it !!! I now have two curios...lol
Its the new amendment on the arms act of 2016, You can read all the changes here
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Last post by Karan13121999
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:38 am
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Can I sell old antique guns?
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sumanngon » Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:49 am
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I have an antique beligum made 410 cal shot gun which was there with us heirloom from grandfather's time. Wondering if I can sell this especially...
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First you have to get it registered on your license .
It will come under curio if more than 50 years old .
Than you can sell it .
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:11 pm
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NRAI Third Weapon
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mavshot » Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:58 pm
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Hello Folks,
Is there any notification/clarification regarding the 3rd weapon (formerly 4th) addition for NRAI club members?
Regards
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If I recall correctly, the additional weapon for sports is no longer restricted to .22 LR or .22 Air Rifle, as the word 'firearm' replaced these two...
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Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:08 pm
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Last post by gwattal
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:30 pm
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DC office not accepting Renewal Form during Lockdown
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tarzanboy73 » Thu Jun 11, 2020 2:57 pm
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Dear All,
My license was due for renewal on 19 Apr 20. The DC office however refused to take the renewal form stating that they are busy with the...
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As per ' Twitter' lots of people across India are running around trying to get their licenses renewed...Good to know I am not alone... :)
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Last post by tarzanboy73
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:56 am
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Training certificate for arms licence
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Peacefulguns » Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:31 pm
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Hi folks. Some information urgently needed. A friend just received his licence from the Patna DM. But they are not endorsing his father's weapon on...
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🙏 My pleasure
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Last post by UDAYANJADHAV
Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:40 pm
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A good case study that gives hope!
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kartikharit » Fri May 22, 2020 4:52 pm
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Holding Arms is not a fundamental right but it is a statutory right : Patna HC.
In Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.10358 of 2015, Saket Kumar...
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Very encouraging and can be used as a precedent!
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Last post by ckkalyan
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:18 pm
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Ar Pistol?
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Karan13121999 » Tue May 26, 2020 3:49 am
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So does anyone have any idea about the legality of ar pistols in India?
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If it's an automatic pistol/carbine you are referring to, then they will come under PB category. The only exemption will be .22 semi auto rifles....
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Last post by Karan13121999
Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:34 am
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Importing of Paintball, Stungun, Pepper spray for self defence.
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Bhuvi2121 » Wed May 27, 2020 10:33 am
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Please give me answer of following questions.
1. Is it legal to import paint ball gun in India. If yes then which paintball gun legal.
2. Pava chilli...
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Cobra chilly spray - made in India - bhoot Jhaloka chillies. Give it a try. Google them.
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Last post by eljefe
Sat May 30, 2020 8:54 pm
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Is .380, .357 legal in India?
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GlockFanWorld » Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:19 am
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I contacted couple of gunshops in U.S and they don't seem to carry .40 cal Glock 23. And ones who can order are asking over $600+. So please tell me...
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You may know that but thousands of Indians who are inhertitng/acquiring gun licenses for the 1st time do not know that. Oh... and yes I do love...
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Last post by dsen
Tue May 26, 2020 11:24 pm
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Corporate identification number for sole proprietor?
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Karan13121999 » Sat May 23, 2020 10:08 pm
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So i was looking in manufacturer's form in ( & is our government asking for corporate identification number for a sole proprietor? I mean how is this...
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Hello Karan,
Welcome to the forum.
There is no CIN (Corporate Identification Number) for sole proprietorship. It's only for Pvt Ltd or Ltd or one...
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Last post by Karan13121999
Tue May 26, 2020 3:47 am
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Arm License Issue
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khushdeep » Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:43 pm
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hi
i had applied for arm license in december 2016 for self defence
but i did not get any reason or reply in written from PLA branch or dC office...
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Best would be to contact the arms clerk and take the file in your hand and personally pursue it at various office like revenue and police for the...
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Last post by sfcabhishek
Mon May 25, 2020 12:35 pm
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Diana 350 magnum scope
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Harry 350 magnum » Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:28 pm
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Hello friends,
My name is Harpartap from Nanital - Uttarakhand.
I am buying Diana 350 magnum.177 air rifle . Hope that’s a good decision . Please...
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Dear Harry. I have a .177 diana 350 panther. It is a rifle which produce exactly 20 joule ( velocity regulated) with H&N Baracuda 10.65 grain. It is...
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Last post by mattammal
Fri May 15, 2020 3:32 pm
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Renewal of Arms License under new act. Help!
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StampMaster » Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:29 am
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Hello All,
With little to no knowledge of new arms act, i had submitted my AL to the concerned authority 3 weeks before the date, with renewal and...
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Long story...I had applied for a change of residence with the DC office in Oct 19...The same had not been done till 22 Mar 20. On 24 Mar we went into...
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Sat May 09, 2020 9:58 am
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Last post by Karan13121999
Thu May 07, 2020 10:30 pm
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How to apply for firearm & ammunition manufacturer license?
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Karan13121999 » Mon May 04, 2020 9:14 pm
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According to arms act i need to apply to ministry of home affairs. But from where i can acquire the form & how can i submit that form.
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Hi . First you need to apply to local commissioner or collector depending on your jurisdiction.
Than after that file will to home Department of state...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Tue May 05, 2020 1:30 am
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Airguns while doing TR(transfer of residence)
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Arun.srinivasan » Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:25 am
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Hi,
Quick info on Me: been abroad in US for past 5 years with 1 month holiday leave in middle. Pure hobbyist air rifle plinkThinking about getting...
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Definitely a wise decision.
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Mon May 04, 2020 8:42 pm
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Mon May 04, 2020 1:52 pm
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Apply Arm Licence Online-Finally Wait is Over
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sudhirsingh12b » Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:16 pm
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Good News
Now we can Apply for Individual Arm Licence online At:
Regards-
Sudhir Singh
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All this is ok . But i think there will be some time required to make the system more easy and fast .
This should take more than 2 years to function...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Sun May 03, 2020 4:53 pm
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Can Gun Dealers buy & sell prohibited arms & ammunation?
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Karan13121999 » Fri May 01, 2020 9:42 pm
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I was reading the arms & ammunition act. The Form 8 (Viii) says that it allows gun dealers to buy, sell & test weapons of category 1(b), 1(c) & 3....
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Sir a civilain who can apply for a npb arms license they also have to losse ther shoes soal and knee grease.if they apply for a pb bore license then...
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Last post by bhuvneshver1234
Sun May 03, 2020 3:47 pm
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new arms licence
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sokkalingam » Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:55 pm
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hi
Can anyone guide me how to obtain arms licence of my father by legal heirship as per new law
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Please fill the form with all necessary information.read rule no -26 of new arms act 2016.
Rest of the procedure is same . You can go to local...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Sun May 03, 2020 12:36 am
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Last post by Vineet
Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:31 pm
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Where can I practice with .177 air gun / rifles
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nubgun » Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:17 pm
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Novice here. Where can I practice with .177 air gun / rifles? Places permitted / prohibited. Where can i find the guidelines? Someone please lead me....
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Thanks partheus and SMJ for cautioning me.
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Last post by nubgun
Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:48 pm
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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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These links below are not working presently.....can anyone share the notifications.
Thanks in advance.
NM
Hello Members,
1.) Renowned shooters...
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Last post by nm
Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:31 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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hey guys im also interested in buying an airsoft gun this one
anyone interested in doing a joint order a bit later in this year pm me or just...
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Last post by aegonstark123
Sun Apr 19, 2020 3:17 pm
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Arms License Application for NOB handgun rejected from Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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ankur_ank007 » Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:54 am
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Dear Learned friends,
My AL application has been rejected by the Licensing Authority Gandhinagar with reason given as Not having genuine Need .
I...
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Hello, I was just reading all posts and getting directions to appeal against the rejection order.
I am lucky that my license had been issued after...
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Last post by Maheshtyagi
Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:19 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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