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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
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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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import of bolt action rifles in india
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MP5 » Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:47 pm
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can we import the bolt action rifles whose bore or calibers are legal in india from any where in the world what is the procedure????
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wel come
please check out the legal section for the info requested, no point in repeating the same question over and over; enjoy reading the link...
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Last post by nagarifle
Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:38 pm
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Couriering Air rifles
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Sid_kapur30 » Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:29 pm
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Hey, considering my luck (i wonder i should even call it so), i am again in some kind of mess.
I had spoken to Dev and he knew someone in U.S. who...
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whats the code for U.K, is it easy to clear indian customs
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Last post by GOCOOL2000
Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:55 pm
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4th weapon as 30 06
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james » Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:30 am
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KIndly refer IOF website , this clearly mention that , 30-06 Sporting Rifle (NPB) will be restricted to only those persons / shooters who hold a...
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In usual circumstances , no. However it is solely the discretion of the licensing authority, especially if you already own a .22LR rifle.
best,
Rp.
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Last post by The Doc
Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:24 am
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Procedures to carry licensed arm by air
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gopal » Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:08 pm
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Dear friends
Can anybody advise me the procedures while carrying my pistol within india by air?
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i believe this has already been discussed earlier in the lea gel section.
and others so please take time and search the info you need.
all the...
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Last post by nagarifle
Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:02 am
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All-India licence and Re-registration
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icemanV » Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:37 pm
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Hi,
I am posting this on the forum again as i had not got conclusive replies in my previous post.
The Problem: I have an All India licence subject...
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Thank you Vikram and Gopal for the clarifications.
Cheers,
Harsha
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Last post by icemanV
Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:24 am
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semiautomatic
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sukirti » Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:34 pm
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How to get new liecense for semiautomatic rifle or shotgun in india.whether it is legal to buy PB weapon on NPB license .what happen if one is caught...
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Dear friend
As far as I know the license will be issued only for NPB weapons, ie upto .32 caliber pistol, revolver or rifle.You will get license for...
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Last post by cottage cheese
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:25 pm
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LEGAL ARMS TRAINING
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doctor » Sat Aug 15, 2009 11:02 am
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After you have been granted a license for a firearm and when all the formalities of entering the details of the firearm are completed on the...
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Thanks for the valuable information doctor. This is an excellent new approach taken by Mumbai Police, an example set for other State Police to...
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Last post by tingriman
Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:09 pm
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travel by train
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doc_brar » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:11 pm
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hi guys can i travel by train with my revolver ? i have a all india lisence do i need some kind of permission from railway authorities ?
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As far as I know (which is usually very little :) ), the Arms License with ALL INDIA area coverage grants you the permission to carry your firearm...
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Last post by Anand
Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:55 pm
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Are Blank Firing Pistols Legal ?
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vkjalan » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:34 am
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Hi,
I have a question on the floor. Is buying and also possessing Blank fire guns legal in India.
If it is can we have some write up on how to safe...
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:agree:
I would also recommend not taking it out of your house. Try getting a letter from the local DCP or SP stating that it is a starter pistol or...
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Last post by HydNawab
Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:04 am
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.30M1 CARBINE
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sukirti » Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:14 pm
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My grandfather own a .30 m1 carbine liecense .how can the weapon transfer to my name
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You could apply under Heirloom basis- This will be issued by MHA after requisite processing and approval by state home dept. he should have owned it...
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Last post by cottage cheese
Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:37 pm
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Deletion/Replacement 12g to NPB Rev/Pistol
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HydNawab » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:40 pm
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Hi guys,
Would it be possible for the local issuing authority (DCP) to delete a 12g shotgun from my license and issue a NPB revolver/pistol in its...
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Not if the the 12 G Licence is already covered
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Last post by Risala
Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:50 pm
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Help! Trophy legalities.
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HydNawab » Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:14 am
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Hi Guys,
A friend of mine has 4 trophies. Two sambar trophies, one leopard head and one tiger head. All of these are recorded and have been in his...
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Hi Guys,
A friend of mine has 4 trophies. Two sambar trophies, one leopard head and one tiger head. All of these are recorded and have been in his...
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Last post by amk
Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:23 pm
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Can I bring a firearm on a visit to India?
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by mehulkamdar » Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:55 pm
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Friends,
I just may come to India in Jan. I am, as you guys know, an Indian citizen. Have a gun license in India for a 12 bore and a 22 lr rifle....
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one thing i know about Consul Generals is that they for some reason find it very difficult to reply via email. the best option if one is able to is...
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Last post by nagarifle
Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:16 pm
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criteria for obtaining a license in the sports category
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amk » Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:23 pm
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Hi,
In the application for a license for sports does one have to prove current active involvement in shooting sports, participation in competitions...
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Too late for that Jayanta, I applied a few months ago :x
Abhi, as far as the law is concerned, there is no such requirement if I'm not mistaken....
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Last post by amk
Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:21 pm
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How to carry a handgun (legal issue)
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amk » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:23 pm
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No one I ask seems to know the laws about this issue. Basically how is one supposed to carry (on person) his handgun? Sholuld it be concelead; can it...
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He keeps it with himself.He may put it around his waist or over his shoulder or simply hold in his hands.It depends on what the guard thinks is the...
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Last post by Vineet
Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:42 pm
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Carrying these from the USA
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kalashnikovcult » Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:21 am
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Hi Guys,
I am currently in the USA till end of July and am thinking of buying a crossman .177 air pistol and also some pepper spray, maybe 5-6...
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Hi!!
The last time I was in USA, I purchased a 9mm Blank gun. I wanted to know if i can bring it to India without any hassle or get it couriered!!
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Last post by kdbanan
Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:48 am
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Legality
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Tai Ahom » Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:03 pm
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Is a semi-automatic repeating gun legal ?
Bhaskar
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Why I have asked this is because here people walk of with 30 rd mag Ruger .22 repeating semi-automatic rifle on a NP licence
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Last post by Tai Ahom
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:25 pm
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Can I buy my Dad's PA Shotgun?
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abijeet » Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:45 pm
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hi, i have made my gun license from punjab....my dad has iof pump action shot gun....since it is not made for civilians any more i wanted to no if i...
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Pump action gun is a civil weapon only.
But you will find it difficult to explain to authorites.
Only fully automatic guns are prohibited guns.
That...
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Last post by cottage cheese
Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:40 am
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joint ownership of arms
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nagarifle » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:01 pm
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hi
any idea what the Arms Act says about shri A and shri B having one firearm between the two of them? (not retainers)
in other words can two...
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:)
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Last post by cottage cheese
Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:25 pm
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Additional wepon AREA consideration
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PRITAM PATEL » Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:58 am
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Hi,
I am in urgent need of help from legal experties.
My case is as follows,
I had obtained a license for NPB revolver/pistol in 2002. It was...
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hi sir...
i have a similar story.i have my license for MP (.22lr).I have applied for increase in ammo quota & all india permit.Got similar replies...
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Last post by raj
Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:58 am
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Change of address on firearm license
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The Doc » Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:17 pm
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Gentlemen,
What is the procedure to be followed regarding change of address on firearm license , the city being the same only residential locality...
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Thanks Sanjay. Will there be a police verification again ?
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Last post by The Doc
Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:38 pm
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Last post by saahil
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:14 pm
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Import of Pistol Magazine
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cooljerry » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:37 pm
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Hi,
I have a llama .380 and i have been seeing various parts in the US. I would like to know if i can get a friend to carry a 7 round magazine,...
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Thanks Sanjay,
Have been to him already quoting a price of over 6000/=
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Last post by cooljerry
Mon May 25, 2009 8:17 am
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Is it mandatory to deposit weapons?
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.32 » Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:05 pm
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Hi shooters,
I'm from Punjab & have been reading in newspapers/media about Govt. orders asking Licensed weapons holders to deposit their arms with...
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@Olly, actually I was a little apprehensive in depositing weapon, as you never know, these people can change parts.
@Sanjay, local bureaucrats act...
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Last post by .32
Fri May 08, 2009 4:22 pm
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Where do i get licence to sell guns?
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neibulie » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:24 pm
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I wanna open a Gun Store but don't know where to get the permit. can someone please tell me where to get licence?
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You need to apply for an arms dealer license, IIRC there was a thread under the legal eagle forum (here) regarding this... Which is where I am moving...
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Last post by mundaire
Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:16 pm
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Affidavit for Direct purchase of Arms
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nm » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:10 pm
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Hi,
I was buying an arm directly from another arms licensee and didn't know what undertaking is required from the seller.
Made a sale affidavit...
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The stamp value is based on the transaction amount. I had used Rs. 20/- non-judicial stamp paper.
Nishant
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Last post by nm
Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:09 pm
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Last post by Ace_doc
Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:44 pm
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Not allowed to carry during model code of conduct period?
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amk » Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:22 pm
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Hi,
Learnt something new today from the local cops. During the period of the model code of conduct, we are not allowed to carry our guns unless we...
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well boys, this is how it happens in delhi..........
DCP licencing office has a list of regular & renouned shooters.
Before elections they circulate...
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Last post by amit888_2000
Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:33 pm
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Can a foreign national bring a knife into the country
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AAR » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:11 pm
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I am heading back to India soon and want to take a couple of knives along, nothing too large, the biggest being a 5 fixed blade. However I would like...
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Thanks for the input. I will provide an update of how things go once I get back to India.
AAR
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Last post by AAR
Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:04 am
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License for arms other than firearms
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by penpusher » Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:25 pm
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No license is required for arms other than firearms unless the Central Govt. issues a notification under Section 4 of the Arms Act, requiring these...
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Life preservers
is a short havey ended stick to be precise,
thats all folks
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Last post by nagarifle
Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:02 pm
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Last post by Vikram thiru
Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:05 pm
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License & import of high power air rifle
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tuktuk » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:12 pm
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Hi everybody,
Can knowledgeable members of IFG tell me if i got a license for a high power air rifle, can i import .22 cal or higher cal air rifle...
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Hi Tuktuk,
Any airgun which does not satisfy the deal wood test is not exempt from the provisions arms act and therefore considered as an arm...
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:49 am
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arms surrender challanged in mumbai high court
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casual shooter » Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:16 pm
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14/4/09 times of india mumbai edition.
MUMBAI: As the elections near, the Maharashtra government has asked residents to deposit their licensed arms...
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I fully agree with the view that present law is not affecting criminals, it is affecting law abiding citizens. Criminals & lunatics will ALWAY have...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:11 pm
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Importing riflescope into UK by post...
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R-Dhillon » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:52 pm
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Hey evuryone,
I was just about to order a 6-24X 50 mm illuminated recticle scope from Hong Kong(getting it quite cheap) into UK. Is it legally fine...
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why not just get a falcon menace 5-25x56 or 50 locally in england....
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Last post by simar
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:16 am
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License for M1 .30 carbine
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chaitu203 » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:44 pm
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hello we have a us carbine .30 rifle, i want to find out if i can get license for it because my grand father used to have license for it but he...
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Please don't take anything dealers tell you at face value, while there are honest dealers around - by and large arms dealers in India are a...
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Last post by mundaire
Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:58 pm
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Peculiar ammo quota question
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amk » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:05 pm
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Hi,
As some may know I had bought a .32 revolver earlier this year which I sold for a .22 pistol last month.
I had used up 80 cartridges of my...
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I shot all the .32 ammo so had none left. I guess there's nothing to endorse then? So one more in the quota starts all over again camp :lol:
I'm...
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Last post by amk
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:18 pm
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Taxidermy Exports from India...
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MoA » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:23 am
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Would it possible to export a fully documented big cat trophy from India.
Shot in the late 60's, completely over the board. All documentation in...
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Let alone export it you can't even sell it.But I am sure there is a way for the determined and the well informed.
:agree: :agree:
yupp, Mr....
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Last post by raj
Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:49 am
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:50 pm
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Arms act for Retainers...
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james » Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:59 pm
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In the event of death of licence holder , is retainer entitled to continue holding weapon legally , feedback on the subject is requested.Regards...
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So to answer the original question posed
In the event of death of licence holder , is retainer entitled to continue holding weapon legally ,...
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Last post by BJL
Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:16 pm
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arms license in form 6
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ani. m » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:24 pm
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hai, i got my license in form 6 for target practise, my photo adress name everything is clear but one gun dealer refused to give .22 catridges for...
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Anytime Jonah!
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Last post by rcdoma
Wed Mar 18, 2009 3:34 am
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Transfer OF Residence
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NNP » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:07 am
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Hi all,
I am currently in US ... have applied for a Firearm permit (should have it soon) ... and will buy a gun too in some time after putting in...
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Following link contains procedure to export firearms and ammunition from the US for nonimmigrant aliens:
According to ATF, nonimmigrants must use a...
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Last post by rcdoma
Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:48 am
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No wrong in killing in self-defence: SC
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by ai » Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:20 pm
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Interesting Judgement. (Courtesy- TOI)
No wrong in killing in self-defence: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that killing a...
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I wonder if they can counter-sue for all that rigmarole of 30 years. Would probably take another 30 years to settle anyway. Self defense is an...
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Last post by BJL
Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:59 pm
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NRI / NRE, people who already posses an arms liscense.
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sudesh » Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:53 am
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HI !!!
Is there any law for NRI / NRE, people who already posses an arms liscense before leaving India. And are able to come home only once or twice...
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i wanted to know, wether it is compulsory to surrender the license or one can surrender the wepon in the police station.
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Last post by sudesh
Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:02 am
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licence for rifel 30 06
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jaz » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:25 pm
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I, want to know that what will I, have to do for endorcing rifle 30 06 on my existing 12 bore license.
30 rifles is endorsed by local city...
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jaz,
Do you mean that you want to apply for a change of caliber ?
I believe that you at the moment have a permission to buy a 12 bore shotgun....
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Last post by The Doc
Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:03 am
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Good News for Bangalore
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diskaon » Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:16 pm
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Aiming high to arm themselves
By R Venkatesh,DH News Service,Bangalore:
The Civilian Rifle Training Course (CRTC) is aiming high. Nearly 72...
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Congratulations Ticky.
Ashok
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Last post by lazybones
Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:18 pm
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Empty cartridges
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sitar » Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:17 pm
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well i have lots of confusion regarding reloading
just wanted to know if buying empty cartidges is legal or not
because 1. you can only reload for...
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thankyou shahid bhai but what people do of empties, are they allways ment to use and through?
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Last post by sitar
Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:52 pm
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Importing a barrel for .22
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eternalme » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:25 am
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Hi,
One of my friend wants to try and import a .22 barrel for his BRNO, is this legally possible ?
Regards
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Restricted means - can be but with proper permission ?
Or forget about it can't be done at all.
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Last post by eternalme
Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:56 pm
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Can I import FN P90
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ssa1980 » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:24 am
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Hi there,
I was wondering if I can take FN P90 (Semi automatic) to India when I move on TR? Thank you.
The PS90 is the civilian legal version....
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SSA1980
You can if you have a license for a semi-auto rifle.Your chances of getting one are virtually nil unless you are the son of a Union...
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Last post by penpusher
Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:58 am
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is it legal to possess edged weapons in india (like swords)
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Bright » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:36 pm
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i am dead passionate about swords and other edged weapons. i would like to know if it is legal to possess them! kindly do share your knowledge...
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Thanks PenuPusher,
I used to think that the length was 3 inches.
Regards
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Last post by eternalme
Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:07 pm
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Last post by msandhu
Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:39 am
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