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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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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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Army doing door to door searches and confiscating legit arms
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warthog » Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:28 pm
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A state of high alert has been declared for the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. Soldiers are conducting door-to-door searches in Muzaffarnagar, 150...
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goodboy_mentor, thanks for point out the distortion of history, looking forward to more Sorry for the delayed reply, was traveling. I appreciate your...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:10 pm
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Visiting license?
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KevinLWRC » Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:53 am
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How are you all. I'm a U.S Marine here in the states and I plan on visiting my familys house in India this coming December. Does India even allow a...
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Short answer, it is possible, but considering the hassle, IMHO not worth the trouble. Almost all such temporary licenses these days are issued to...
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Last post by mundaire
Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:53 am
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Sun Oct 14, 2018 12:09 pm
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Last post by sudhirsingh12b
Mon Oct 08, 2018 11:11 pm
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Practicing Firearms on roof
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Agglucky » Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:56 pm
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What are the rules regarding practicing of Firearms safely on your house roof top ?
Is it in violation of any Law ?
Regards,
Lakhwinder Aggarwal
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Just dont do it! DONT!!
There are a lot of stupid people who have posted a lot of stupid videos on You Tube. They are the exception! Please do not...
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Last post by pistolero
Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:57 am
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Blunt weapons in home??
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kamalktr » Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:51 am
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Can i keep a blunt urumi in my house..As i am studying kalaripayattu :(
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Hi gunner_dh,
A stave is not not edged but is capable of killing.
Dear Kamalktr if your urumi is not edged then its not a weapon. In order to get a...
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Last post by pran80
Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:46 pm
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License Grant / Renewal Fee exemption for Defense personnel
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mundaire » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:50 pm
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Since the fees for the above were not substantial, not many people bothered with this so far. However with the steep rise in fees under Arms Rules...
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Dear Mundaire ,
I again say it is debatable . The point is fees is covered under rules and not under the act . In the GSR its also mentioned its an...
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Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:32 pm
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Last post by vigilante
Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:12 am
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Air weapon dealer License
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Jassim313 » Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:46 pm
Hello ,
When applying for an Air weapon dealers license ,is it mandatory to submit certificate of arms and ammunition safety training course along...
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Last post by Jassim313
Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:46 pm
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Questions regarding buying guns belonging to Shooter and TR person
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Musale » Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:03 am
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Hello Everyone,
I have some questions regarding documents to be verified while buying a weapon belonging to renowned shots and TR person and its...
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how can i find lee enfild rifle scope ,can any one suggest me to buy a lee orginal scope ready to buy
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Last post by Praveenkakarla
Tue Sep 11, 2018 1:58 pm
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Can a arms license transfer possible from father to son ?
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lakecity_shooter » Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:56 am
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Hello all Gunnies ,
This is Rahul masih from udaipur . my father have a licensed shotgun in MP . And from last 8 years we have been permanently...
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youll have to apply for a licence yourself first,get it and then transfer the weapon on your name.i have done the same for myself many years ago
Hi...
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Last post by ranvir.shokar
Sun Sep 09, 2018 3:54 pm
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"All india licence by Permission"
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mbsolan » Fri May 25, 2012 12:24 pm
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Large number of licences made by different licencing authorities of J&K valid for District and State level are made in last 2-3 years.
In most cases...
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Hi. All India Licence can be renewed from any state that you reside currently. My father has been doing it since 1972.
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Last post by ranvir.shokar
Sun Sep 09, 2018 3:33 pm
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Information on Webley & Scott Revolver:Heirloom Question
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Malhotra » Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:16 am
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My father has licensed Wembley Scot revolver and he is paralyzed so I want to sell it.can anyone guide me what's the procedure and what are the...
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Dear sir , I haven't sold the gun. I have decided to retain it. Regards punit
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Last post by Punit
Mon Sep 03, 2018 8:05 am
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Laws and licenses for Martial arts weapons in India
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rommel43 » Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:58 pm
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I am a martial arts hobbyist, and I wish to specialize in weapons. I have manufactured a number of WOODEN weapons for a Ninjutsu practitioner in...
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The Police grants a license to manufacture, import, repair or sell firearms and other arms to natural persons. In case of legal entities, at least...
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Last post by drewannrez
Fri Aug 31, 2018 6:44 am
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Getting a UIN in Delhi - personal experience
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mundaire » Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:00 pm
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Since there has been a lot of to and fro, as well as some confusion about arms license holders being issued UIN (Unique Identity Number) - I thought...
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Hi all.
I am an NRI and missed my renewal in April 2016. Am visiting India in December. Would I be able to get it renewed easily or should expect...
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Last post by kanwar19
Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:33 am
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section 45c and air guns
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airgunner97 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:12 pm
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so hi i was reading old cases about arms act and i found many thing with it.
section 45c
so section 45c say arms act won't gonna apply on obsolete...
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and one more thing that its not necessary to take any certificate to own replica or deactivate weapon but not recommended.
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Last post by airgunner97
Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:49 am
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arms manufactring unit
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ashen » Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:52 pm
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hey guys i am new to the forums i am very much intrested into guns so much that i want to build a manufactring unit is it possible to legaly open a...
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irony of the situation india can develope nukes as well ws can go to the mars but can not build small arms
big claps
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Last post by ashen
Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:56 am
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Mere possession of bullet not enough for Arms Act case: Bombay HC
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milind » Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:47 pm
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Today 31 July 2018, Times of India
Mere possession of bullet not enough for Arms Act case: Bombay HC
MUMBAI: Mere possession of a live cartridge,...
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I am sure this judgement will help a lot of ppl as there have been sudden surge of people getting held with live ammo on International airport, while...
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Thu Aug 02, 2018 3:09 pm
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:29 am
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Those Air Guns
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Biren » Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:01 pm
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Hi,
I have a small query. Many have airguns which would classify as firearm under the new rule and requires licence. How should one proceed getting...
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This might help.
.22 Air gun can land you in trouble |what to do | Airsoft gun india
Regards
dh
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Last post by Gunner_dh
Sat Jul 14, 2018 3:47 am
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Penality from customs for importing karambit knifves
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hmadde » Sun Jul 01, 2018 11:40 am
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Hi , i ordered few karambit knives in ali express.
I got showcause notice from customs of forign postoffice mumbai, i replied by saying its for short...
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You expect the forum members to tell you how to dodge a customs notice?
Please do not post on here if that is all you want to use this forum for.
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Last post by Mack The Knife
Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:46 pm
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Is license for nsp weapon required by serving army officer
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chandramanikumar » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:41 am
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I have been allotted a NSP .38 pistol by MGO. Is it mandatory for an army officer to possess a valid arms license inorder to acquire, keep and carry...
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Sirs,
I am looking for a NSP weapon Pistol/Revolver/rifle .Any respected veteran Offr wants to let go and transfer his NSP weapon, I am ready to take...
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Last post by sushant042005
Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:52 am
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Do rimfires other than .22 require license?
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airgunner97 » Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:41 am
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hi i want know that did rimfire rifle other than .22 will require license or not.
i was reading the arms rules where there are only all centerfire...
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ok but can you explain me why these guys in video making matchlock and shooting them?
cause its not replica cause they shoot them and neither they...
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Last post by Vikram
Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:25 am
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Last post by Shivaji.Dasgupta
Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:53 am
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owning replica without certificate?
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ranchhistorian » Sat May 12, 2018 6:22 pm
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hi i want to know that if someone posses a replica/deactivated/antique/obsolete patent firearm without certificate then it would be legal or not?...
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If it can fire a projectile, then it is firearm as per definition of firearm in Arms Act 1959. It needs license, please read here click here
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:14 pm
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laws regarding muzzleloader?
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airgunner97 » Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:42 pm
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hi i want to know about what is the law regarding muzzleloader?
in arms rules you need license but same time arms act exempt it by stating obsolete...
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hi i want to know about what is the law regarding muzzleloader?
in arms rules you need license but same time arms act exempt it by stating obsolete...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:04 pm
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Exporting from India?
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MichaelZWilliamson » Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:53 am
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One of the dealers has a couple of items I'd like here in the US. They're old US made, actually.
I can arrange import through a dealer local to me....
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I think this one is going to be difficult. As far as I know, firearms for which ammunition is made in India cannot be exported.
The law does not...
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Last post by MichaelZWilliamson
Sun Jun 17, 2018 2:39 am
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Last post by miscabhi
Fri Jun 15, 2018 11:53 am
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Re: Sale Permission from Mumbai
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Zoo » Thu May 17, 2018 9:17 pm
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Hello All,
I got my NPB 0.22 rifle license from Gujarat in October 2017. I had been given a period of 3 months within which to purchase the weapon...
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Thank you very much good_boy mentor Sir...this gives me hope. Thanks again
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Last post by Zoo
Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:34 pm
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arms licence
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vvi » Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:20 am
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i had directly applied for an arms licence but was rejected ,
then went in for appeal , was redirected to see the pc , who again rejected .
am...
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i had directly applied for an arms licence but was rejected ,
then went in for appeal , was redirected to see the pc , who again rejected . Contact...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:23 pm
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Appeal for rejected Gun license - Tamilnadu
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Yuvaraj Kandasamy » Sat Jun 17, 2017 12:58 pm
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Hello friends
My arms license was rejected in namakkal district - Tamilnadu and i have appealed to Commissioner of Revenue Administration CRA...
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ok sir
i will send all communications via reg post
thank you
Dear Yuvaraj
Pls update the current status?
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Last post by Rover solomon
Tue May 22, 2018 3:26 pm
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How many licensed arms may a renowned shooter own?
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ghouse0908 » Thu Apr 19, 2018 4:26 pm
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Good Evening,
I would like to know how many weapons are allowed to obtain to renowned shot category sports person and as per which rule or act....
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thanks you for the reply but i am not getting the relevant notification for this, can you help me out for getting the notification
Thanks &...
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Last post by ghouse0908
Sat Apr 21, 2018 2:14 pm
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cannons are legal in india?
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BRENgunner88 » Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:15 am
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hi
i'm new here in this forum and i want to know that we can own cannon in india legally?
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Ya i.e. a Toy cannon. You can Have that. No Probs.
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Last post by Shivaji.Dasgupta
Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:37 pm
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15 Weapons & Unlimited Cartridges For Shooters
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amit888_2000 » Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:49 pm
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Arms act amended, shooters to have access to licensing norms
NEW DELHI: Aspiring shooters have got a shot in the arm as the government amended the...
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The Biggest Question is Why THE NRAI has not taken any measures to sell imported quality firearms and ammunition,directly WITHOUT HASSLES to the...
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Last post by veeveeaar
Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:18 am
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Grounds on Which Indians Can Own Guns
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Pri » Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:27 am
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Fast forwarding to free India, the independent government consolidated and enacted the Arms Act of 1959. The Act underwent several changes after...
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Hi Pri,
Bolt Action rifles are allowed, IOF is the only legal manufacturer of rifled firearms in India, but smooth bore gun manufacturers exist and...
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Last post by Anand
Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:36 pm
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Buying an Airsoft gun from Japan
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johy » Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:28 pm
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Hi,
I will be visiting Japan shortly. I was wondering if is possible to buy an Airsoft gun and bringing it in checked baggage. Will customs create...
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“Can i bring from US to India by airplane?” Yes you can.
“Will there be any problems at customs?” Yes there could be, depending on the following:...
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Last post by estousandy
Sun Mar 25, 2018 9:02 pm
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NOC required for J and K license?
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Ashikho Peter » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:06 pm
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I got a new .22 rifle licence from J&K. Do i require NOC/authority letter from J&K, to purchase from any authorizes dealer any where in India?
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Hi Peter, I understand the situation now. The problem is, J&K is second in India for number of Arms Licenses issued and in past there have been lots...
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Last post by sumbriavikramaditya
Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:17 pm
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Tourist/Foreign National Temporary Arms License
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ajs815 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:14 am
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Hello.
I am now an American citizen with OCI/PIO card living in USA. I currently have a Pistol License in New York and own a 9mm semi auto. My first...
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Short answer: forget all about it
Long answer: Temporary arms licenses for foreign visitors are (now days) issued only for sports persons who are...
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Last post by mundaire
Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:08 am
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Foreign National Tempoary License
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ajs815 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:40 pm
Hello.
I am now an American citizen with OCI/PIO card living in USA. I currently have a Pistol License in New York and own a 9mm semi auto. My...
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Last post by ajs815
Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:40 pm
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Help regarding arms licence
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Sam Kunal » Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:53 pm
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Respected members,
My arms licence for self-defence is pending with my District Senior S.P. I went to meet him but the reader told that he does not...
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Thank You for your suggestions. Will try to find someone e who can help me.Till then I can do nothing but wait.
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Last post by Sam Kunal
Fri Mar 02, 2018 7:20 pm
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Last post by ddraj
Sat Feb 24, 2018 5:15 pm
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did alcohol powered guns are illegal?
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FPSguy88 » Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:21 pm
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i want know that alcohol powered guns are legal or not?
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i want know that alcohol powered guns are legal or not?
What are alcohol powered guns?
they are just DIY weapons made from plastic bottles or pvc...
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Last post by FPSguy88
Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:56 pm
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G.S.R. 991 still legal?
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FPSguy88 » Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:06 pm
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hi we all know that .22 air gun are need license after arms rules 2016 but i want know what about if someone still owns or buy .22 air guns or...
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The present Hakoomat ( government) has implemented all the rules and policies in haste whether its aadhar , gst, demonitisation or new arms rules. So...
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Last post by Ajaaybeer
Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:26 pm
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Last post by asifalikhanasif
Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:02 pm
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Regarding purchase period in new rule
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aim1215 » Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:28 pm
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Sir
Good morning
I want to ask you that
A person having valid arm license from 1991
Granted 1st weapon as a NP rifle
And 2nd weapon as
S/DBBL...
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In the above case you would be correct in stating the pp as the date up to which the license is valid (i.e. when it is due for renewal).
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:31 pm
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Blank Gun License
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zrki » Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:40 pm
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My question is are blank guns license hard to obtain like real arms license in Delhi?
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Hi
my self billal i want to buy blank gun .i want ti know is any license require for it.if yes can any one provide me new rule of blank gun 2016 plz...
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Last post by billalhussann
Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:44 am
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Legal Advice required wrt to Blank Pistol Import
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hellfire_m16 » Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:13 pm
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Hi Guys,
First of all wishing one and all a very happy new year 2016!
I recently imported a Beretta Blank Pistol for my collection.
The tracking...
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Please refer to the trading section rules- Moderator
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Last post by vedant1711
Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:34 pm
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Collection license
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russianshooter » Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:48 pm
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Hello
What about collection license in India?
Indian citizen may have 3 gun (rifle pistol shotgun or pistol pistol pistol or shotgun shotgun shotgun...
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resp sir,
can you plz send me the letter format....
regards
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Last post by muktgan
Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:02 pm
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low power firearm that shoots pellets are legal?
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FPSguy88 » Thu Jan 11, 2018 5:28 pm
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i want to know that if a gun works like firearm but shoots .177cal pellets under 20 joules then it would classified as airgun or firearm?
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Refer to Section 2 (1) of the Arms Act 1959:-
(c) “arms” means articles of any description designed or adapted as weapons for offence or defence,...
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Last post by mundaire
Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:58 pm
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Checking Legality Of Arms License.
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vkjalan » Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:45 am
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Dear IFGians,
I wanted to know if there was a way to check the legality of a License Issued.
Just want to make sure the license is original...
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Edited: please don't post personal details here - Moderator
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Last post by Ghanshyam Dixit
Fri Jan 05, 2018 8:14 pm
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