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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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Please sign change.org petition and share far and wide
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mundaire » Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:44 pm
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Humble request to share as far and wide as possible.
Regards,
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While petitions can help raise awareness, they don’t always result in immediate, tangible change. To drive significant impact, consider engaging in...
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Last post by Samuel420
Thu Sep 12, 2024 4:09 pm
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Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:36 pm
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Fri Aug 16, 2024 7:10 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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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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This strategy could effectively amplify our voice and potentially create meaningful change. By utilizing digital platforms and social media, we can...
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Last post by Josephroy
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:25 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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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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Can I buy gun in USA on work permit (H1 B) ?
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NNP » Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:20 pm
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Hi all,
Well ;this is a legal question , but for US law and not India. (I am in Atlanta, USA on a H1 B VISA)
After doing all research and lot of...
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That is a good questions..I do not know for sure but will ask around.. By the way i keep my hunting license up to date just to be on the safe side.....
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Last post by msandhu
Mon Jul 05, 2010 7:01 pm
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Is possessing a weapon a Fundamental Right?
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goodboy_mentor » Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:41 pm
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I came across an interesting piece of information on internet, which states the following:
Possessing a weapon against a valid license issued by a...
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Further to what Manmeet has written and unless I am mistaken, the Arms Act 1959 recognised arms as the property of the owners this was in of itself a...
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:26 pm
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How to register Rifle Club
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harsh_dadati » Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:58 pm
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I am from Patan ( North Gujarat ) . There is no rifle club at our district, and my friends and I want to Register the Rifle club,
What is the...
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Dear friend
If you are serious contact me.
Pandian. ********EDITED*********
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Last post by pandian1948
Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:59 pm
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Import of shotgun barrels
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by penpusher » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:45 pm
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Muzzle loading guns
Import of telescopic sights
Any idea about the notifications mentioned regarding import of shotgun barrels
Any Delhi...
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Got Both the notifications........from MHA arms section...........
now when it says certain provisions of MHA Notifications........it means.....only...
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Last post by amit888_2000
Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:12 pm
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Addition of area in licence.
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james » Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:27 pm
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Is it possible to extend or add neighbouring state in arms licence. For example , If my licence is valied for Orissa ,is it possible to extend / add...
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hi james
DC/DM dont have the authority to extend the validity of an arms license outside the concerned state.according to the new rules, area...
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Last post by saahil
Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:33 pm
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can i bring a gun whan i am on holiday in India
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Baljit » Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:52 pm
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Hi, guy's can i bring a gun whan i am on holiday in India, if i can how , Please let me know i am coming to India next year.
Thank's
Baljit
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Get a pic of your 30-06 and show your friends.Easier and less painful. :lol:
You're right Doc. What else could one do with a 30-06 while on holiday...
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Last post by HSharief
Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:10 pm
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Import of Taxidermy Tiger Skin into India
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rogerstar » Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:32 pm
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Dear IFG members,
Any information provided by you would be of great help to me in Importing a Numbered Tiger Skin from Year 1946,from UK.Being...
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same here pm me first
Get in line :P
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Last post by MoA
Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:57 pm
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A question on Retainers License
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Roland » Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:12 am
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While possessing an arms license of my own could I at the same time be the retainer for my brother's arms or my wife's arms?
In short could a...
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Many thanks to Anand and Sniper.
You have cleared my doubts.
Thanks again.
Roland.
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Last post by Roland
Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:52 am
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legal advice needed for registering an old shotgun
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Timnorris » Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:06 pm
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I have a question....................if an old shotgun is lying in the house and if there are no documents for the gun, then in that case how can...
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The gun should have had some paperwork to begin with, if not, then that firearm was being held illegally. There is no way to register it. However...
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Last post by Anand
Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:45 pm
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Reply from MHA regarding change in arms policy.
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archer » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:49 am
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I just got this reply from the MHA regarding the letter sent to them last december. Has anyone else received any such a letter.
Parag
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They didn't do anything about it anyways, Mumbai carnage should have given them a lesson , but nay they don't budge a little,
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Last post by eternalme
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:39 am
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Carry license.
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T T » Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:12 pm
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Is it compulsory to carry the arms license while going out with a revolver?
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Yes indeed .
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Last post by grewal
Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:15 pm
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Application for Arms License (Some Queries)
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vineyrao » Mon May 31, 2010 1:30 pm
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Dear All,
I am Viney Rao, a Management Graduate and presently, I am working as a Deputy Manager with one of a prestigious government national...
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thankx goodboy, i mean the same, place of residence, for which u have residence proof.....cool
)))cheers!!!
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Last post by amit888_2000
Mon May 31, 2010 11:47 pm
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Interesting letter by DCP to Arms License holder
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HydNawab » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:30 pm
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Someone had given me a copy of this letter issued by the Dy. Commissioner of Police, North Zone Secunderabad to an Arms License holder.
It states:...
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yes, that will be good
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Last post by bkarankar
Sat May 29, 2010 6:45 pm
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Is threat to life necessary for a gun licence?
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shadow » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:48 pm
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Dear Comrades,
I came across the following article in today's edition of DNA Mumbai. Thought will share it with you guys!
What I am surprised...
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yes.
Is threat to life necessary for a gun license in INDIA?
but what if we die in that. can we buy license after death. (India me jite ji to nahi...
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Last post by bkarankar
Thu May 27, 2010 2:04 am
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One firearm per license ??
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The Doc » Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:27 pm
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Gentlemen,
Disturbing as it sounds, I read on a certain forum this morning that the government is thinking of reducing three firearms per license to...
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while we are not able to get a license, again govt planning to change that .
bhagwan =>>>>
bacha le mujhe, please Bhagwan, mujhe eak Blank gun de...
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Last post by bkarankar
Thu May 27, 2010 1:45 am
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India Plans to Increase Arms Imports and Exports
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Rottmeister » Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:16 pm
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Excerpt:
India plans to increase exports of its own arms industry to raise funds to import high-technology weapons systems and upgrade its military...
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is that implemented or
is INDIA Still planning...................?
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Last post by bkarankar
Thu May 27, 2010 1:42 am
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Gun License in Tripura
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helix » Wed May 26, 2010 8:03 pm
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Hello everyone! I'd like to what the procedure is for obtaining a license to own a .32 caliber pistol in Tripura. Thank you for your responses in...
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go to your DM/DC office and ask there.
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Last post by nagarifle
Wed May 26, 2010 9:03 pm
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Ownership of a .22" IOF revolver.
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T T » Sun May 23, 2010 10:27 pm
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Hello everybody, I am new in this field.
Tell me, an arms license is issued for how long validity period? After that, it is renewed for how long...
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Well thats quite a lot of questions but before you can proceed all your questions are answered on this forum, U just need to do a little search and...
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Last post by vkjalan
Sun May 23, 2010 11:16 pm
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All India License renewal
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gopal » Fri May 21, 2010 6:03 pm
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Dear friends,
I pocess one all India arm license which expired in Dec 2009.The district authority issued the state validity license and later the...
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If going by the old policy, you are correct in that the District Authority renews the license and so the All India Validity stands renewed too, so...
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Last post by Anand
Fri May 21, 2010 9:56 pm
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I wish become a ace shooter for my country
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Bijoy » Thu May 20, 2010 4:31 pm
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I need a legal eagle for my dream.
how could i get licensed for 9mm pistol for sself defence
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You got to make up your mind buddy, ace shooter means start with airpistols, work your way up, 22 and so on.
if you need a legal eagle, try kolkata...
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Last post by eljefe
Thu May 20, 2010 4:38 pm
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Not Depositing NSC for a Pistol License in UP
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abs_143 » Mon May 17, 2010 4:28 pm
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I have applied for an arms license in UP. My file file has been put up by the concerned DM. Now the asla babu is asking me to show him an NSC worth...
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A query has been posted at Let us also see what is the opinion of lawyers.
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Mon May 17, 2010 8:54 pm
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record of ammunition used
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ganeshnayak » Fri May 14, 2010 3:49 pm
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Is it true that a new rule has been passed that one needs to keep and submit records of when and where your ammunition was fired while purchasing...
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When is it applicable from?
Does it mean if I go to buy my catridges tomorrow, I would have to provide the details?
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Last post by ganeshnayak
Fri May 14, 2010 7:27 pm
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Is it legal to import a crossbow?
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Brian » Sat May 08, 2010 3:40 pm
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I want to import a crossbow to India. The company selling it says its legal but I am having difficulty finding evidence of this to confirm it....
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Thanks for the advice - much appreciated.
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Last post by Brian
Mon May 10, 2010 2:30 am
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Ban on All India Endorsement
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paragvns » Sat Apr 24, 2010 10:40 pm
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Above is the link to a newspaper article that was published yesterday, it says that the GOI has sent an order to all state governments, not to issue...
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Ladies & Gentlemen,
Already a discussion is going on to challenge the Arms Act itself, which is the real source for providing powers to government to...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Tue May 04, 2010 5:50 pm
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possessing enfield rifle legal or not
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ak76mishra » Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:34 am
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dear friends, pls guide me on following issues pointwise
1. is it legal (under any conditions or circumstances) to possess an enfield .303 rifle by...
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@winnie the pooh............thanx for your able guidance sir. any more views ( by law ) are welcome.
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Last post by ak76mishra
Sat May 01, 2010 9:36 pm
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Last post by amit888_2000
Sat May 01, 2010 4:11 pm
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Exporting 1911 parts to Canada
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Cuppa » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:07 am
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Hello,
As you know, the U.S.A has pretty well stopped exporting gun parts outside it's borders. In Canada, where I live, there are very few...
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Cuppa,
We really wish we could help. We cannot export and something like 1911 parts is even more remote.Sorry. :oops:
Best-
Vikram
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Last post by Vikram
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:39 am
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importing 4mm revolver
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raman909 » Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:23 pm
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hi friends,
i want to import a 4mm revolver to India ... am a student in Ukraine, actually this has power equivalent to air gun. in Ukraine no need...
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yes these have small bullet almost equal to size of pellets
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Last post by raman909
Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:47 pm
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silencer
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ani. m » Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:31 pm
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haloo all, is silencer prohibited in india? why?
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haloo all, is silencer prohibited in india? why?
LOL please go through the legal eagle section.
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Last post by amit_sharma86
Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:54 pm
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Deposits for Arms License
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Drunknhappy » Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:52 am
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I am processing my arms license in India. I was informed that I had to pay deposits at the District Magistrate for the arms license. Does anyone know...
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Kamleshwar is absolutely correct. I got 3 licences made from Dehradun. Two of them when Dehradun was part of Uttar Pradesh and one when it was made...
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Last post by sudhaiob
Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:08 pm
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Legality of importing a rifle scope
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gverma » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:06 pm
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Hi
Is it legal to get a scope to India? If so why is it recomended that the socpe be dismounted when the air gun is imported?
Thanks
Regards
Gaurav
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Hi
Is it legal to get a scope to India? If so why is it recomended that the socpe be dismounted when the air gun is imported?
Thanks
Regards
Gaurav...
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Last post by brihacharan
Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:45 pm
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DAAM draft/policy
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Roland » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:20 am
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There has been nothing in the news so far about the new arms draft policy.
Can any of you legal eagles clarify whether the draft has already come...
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As stated earlier I had applied for a retainer's license at the same time as for my own license. The magistrate forwarded my application for...
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Last post by Roland
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:00 pm
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Last post by Olly
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:39 am
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Big bore air guns | Can we getlicense for them
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gverma » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:17 pm
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Hi
Do the current license rules allow possesion of big bore and very powerful air guns in India ?
Something like .5 or bigger with ore power or are...
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first of all, why do you need more power in airgun ?
due to laws prevailling in this country nobody needs or requires more/the most powerful air...
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Last post by PRITAM PATEL
Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:29 pm
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Custom duty exempted on Air guns of .177 cal
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danish21 » Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:35 pm
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A boost for Indian shooting
February 29. It turned out to be a day for rejoice for everyone connected with shooting sports as the Finance Minister...
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I dont know about the rifle but .177 cal pistol is completely duty free and there is no headache in bringing it to India via personal baggage. Trust...
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Last post by king234
Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:32 pm
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Can we change bore on licence
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Baljit » Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:05 am
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My friend in India have a licence for 12 Bore and now he don't whna buy 12 bore can he change his licence from 12 Bore to 315 Bore if he can how? ....
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Is there any particular form for endorsing additional weapon in licence , any notification in arms act supporting the processes. As per my...
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Last post by james
Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:01 am
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Constitution of India
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goodboy_mentor » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:42 pm
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Hi All,
Since we all are also here for RKBA, it becomes important for us to read and understand the Constitution of India. The Constitution of India...
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One thing that is missed by most people in any country is that they tend to think that the Rights can come only if they are given by the Government....
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Last post by Anand
Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:01 pm
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lenth of time for arm ...
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nagarifle » Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:54 am
does any one know what is the length of time one needs to keep a arms which is purchased by police officer from the local malkhana before they can...
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Last post by nagarifle
Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:54 am
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Importing Air Gun spares
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trammway » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:42 pm
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Hi,
Is it illegal to import air gun parts such as spring and breech seal by courier ?
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No.
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Last post by hamiclar01
Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:15 am
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Importing air gun accessories
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gverma » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:31 am
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Hi
I would like to know how much of trouble can it be if I try to import the following and if any of the following is prohebited
1. Air gun greese...
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Well
Karizman is the country dealer for the hill pcp pumps
He also supplies silicone grease
for cleaning your air gun barrel use a johnson bud with...
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Last post by sawbones
Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:31 am
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hunting from India
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nagarifle » Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:19 pm
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would it be against the law to hunt from India but not in India?
in this day and age, one can, it seems sit in front of ones pc and hunt live game in...
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I believe the wildlife act was formulated to protect the wildlife in india. It is not based on any religious edict or beliefs. Thus killing of...
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Last post by DAN
Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:45 pm
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what is the procedure for all India Licence
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mishraprabhat » Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:30 pm
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Please tell me what is the procedure for all India Licence :deadhorse: ? I am residing in U.P.
Prabhat
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Dear Prabhat,
The procedure of All India License in U.P is; you should apply on court fee stamped application in the District Magistrate's arm office...
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Last post by tamancha
Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:13 pm
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what is the procedure for all India Licence
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mishraprabhat » Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:03 pm
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Please tell me what is the procedure for all India Licence :deadhorse: ? I am residing in U.P.
Prabhat
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there is no need to start multi thread on the same question. see your last thread
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Last post by nagarifle
Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:05 pm
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What is the rationale for making hunting illegal in India
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gverma » Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:27 am
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Hi
I understand that at this point of time Hunting is not legal in India. What is the rationale behind this ? I can understand there should be ban on...
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Thats quite ok, some of the few people I label ' friends' ,I met the poor unfortunates on IFG-ask them 8)
stay safe.
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Last post by eljefe
Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:35 pm
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NOC/PROCEDURE
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sangi » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:50 pm
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:roll: I guess a common problem for some(Indians) who have only particular state validity/jurisdication for their arms license/firearm. If, I have...
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First of all let me tell though this judgment overruled the judgment of Hon'ble Justice Katju, it is not the last word. It is open to be challenged...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:20 pm
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Gurgaon police orders submission of licenced arms by March
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goodboy_mentor » Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:49 am
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Ref: and
The Centre has issued a directive that all licenced weapons in the NCR should be deposited at least six months before the start of the...
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goodboy_mentor: Please keep us posted on the matter of this case. And let me know if I can help in anyway. By the way guys I think that these fights...
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Last post by Zake
Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:39 pm
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Number of firearms allowed on a license
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ravi_siva28 » Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:29 pm
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RESPECTED SHRI MOHAN SUNDAR PANDIAN
I was given an ALL INDIA VALIDITY GUN LICENCE by HOME DEPARTMENT CHENNAI during 1994 for sports purpose to...
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One Licence Three Guns is absolutely fine!
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Last post by rover12
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:08 pm
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Last post by gverma
Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:49 pm
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Converting Tamilnadu License to a All India License
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drsekar2001 » Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:11 pm
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Sir,
I am having a Tamilnadu Licence for Pistol. My Wife is from Kerala and she is having property there. I have to travel frequently to Kerala. So...
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hi drsekar
in this case the same procedure has to be followed as for getting an arms license.you file your application with an appropriate reason...
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Last post by saahil
Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:57 pm
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Name Change In Licence
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RamMani » Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:29 pm
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Dear IFGians,
My friend is working as a branch manager in a Nation wide reputed security company which have ATM money loading activities for many...
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If there are no provisions allowing a name change, or if the authorities are reluctant to do this because of a lack of precedent, then a new license...
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Last post by Anand
Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:11 pm
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