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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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Gun / sword licence for collection/business/ shop
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dhanoni l » Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:23 am
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Does anyone here have a sword/Gun licence...if yes can u please tell us how u got around making it , also is it easy for a common man or even...
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Does anyone here have a sword/Gun licence...if yes can u please tell us how u got around making it , also is it easy for a common man or even...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:45 pm
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Manufacturing blades
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dhanoni l » Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:00 am
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Can someone please tell me , in details the legal and government procedures to start a small-scale knife or blade manufacturing sector as a business
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1. For commercial production and sale, you will need to follow all the usually required generic laws for commercial production and sale of goods. For...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:25 pm
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swordsmithing
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dhanoni l » Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:29 am
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I am a swordsmith since the age of 10....i am really passionate about it and I would like to start an YouTube channel on sword making...is this...
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Swords come under Section 4 of the Arms Act 1959 (arms other than firearms). I'm not sure how things have changed after the new Arms Rules 2016 have...
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Last post by mundaire
Tue Dec 19, 2017 2:46 pm
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Applied for arms license delhi
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rahulbdelhi » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:35 pm
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Hi all,
I also applied for license last week for pistol/revolver under self defence category. Here's how it went :-
Reached the Defence Colony...
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So, I want to know is there still any hope of getting the license? and if any then in which format i can file an appeal to LG. The hope depends on...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Fri Dec 15, 2017 1:14 am
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Arms license application rejected
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Saahir » Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:59 pm
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Hello respected members
I had applied a 12 bore armlicense in rajasthan last year .but DM rejected my application bcoz they did not found any...
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Hello respected members
I had applied a 12 bore armlicense in rajasthan last year .but DM rejected my application bcoz they did not found any...
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Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:33 pm
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Sat Dec 02, 2017 5:05 pm
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Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:42 pm
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Weapons classification
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martian_sniper » Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:41 am
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Hi guys , i just want to have information i am going to attach some detail here please me know that it is correct , wrong or missing something it is...
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Cosmicsid , you are right to say that apart from increasing fees ,the authorities are not following the New Rules wholly. My application is moving...
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Last post by Sam Kunal
Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:50 pm
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Definition of firearm in indian laws?
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FPSguy88 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 4:35 pm
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yes i know i asked so much questions but keeping myself to break the law makes me to ask questions.
so i want to know what is true definition of...
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1. For the purpose of legal definition of firearm, any source other than Arms Act 1959 is totally irrelevant. Please read Arms Act 1959 to know the...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Mon Nov 27, 2017 7:07 pm
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increasing number of barrel of a licenced firearm is legal?
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FPSguy88 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:43 pm
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i want to know its legal to increase the number of barrel of a firearm by modification?
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Once again, converting a blot action to semi-auto would require building a whole new receiver (action), unless the firearm was a semi-auto to begin...
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Last post by mundaire
Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:10 pm
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Last post by peacelover
Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:36 am
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Need information about licence
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Hunner » Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:18 am
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I need to know.
That how many weapons and its types are issue on one licence in Himachal Pradesh (india).
Currently i have one licenced weapon...
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Any combination means.
Please explore and elabrate.
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Last post by Hunner
Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:42 pm
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Arms License for .22 Air Rifle
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sanjip » Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:10 pm
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Does anybody in this forum has obtained an arms license for .22 air rifle?
I purchased an Indian air rifle of .22 bore much before the new rule was...
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Would like to know what other members, already possessing a .22 air rifle, advise or suggest about this matter. Before panicking and running to the...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:11 am
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high power air guns?
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FPSguy88 » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:22 pm
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i want to know that if someone have a air gun under 20joules energy but if energy exceeded to more than 20 joules by repair or modification then it...
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As far as foreign made/ sold air-rifles is concerned, my experience has been that when an air-rifle is sold as a 12 ft lbs model (in UK, since that...
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Last post by mundaire
Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:51 am
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Full Auto Airgun need license?
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FPSguy88 » Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:25 pm
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I'm planning to get full auto umarex steel .177 bb gun but i want to know that fully automatic airguns require lincese in india?
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So long as it meets the criteria laid out under GSR 661 (text of which is available under the legal eagle section), it is perfectly legal to own...
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Last post by mundaire
Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:01 pm
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Do swords, knives need a licence in India?
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sat » Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:47 am
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Do we need licence for swords in India? What is the procedure? I heard knives with blades over a certain length also require some paperwork?
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I am not sure about the answer though. But if someone would be willing to join the Indian Knife/EDC community on instagram just leave me a messege at...
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Last post by Knifologist
Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:35 pm
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Legal help in Jharkhand High Court
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vikash.5465 » Wed Nov 01, 2017 9:00 pm
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Hello Everyone,
I have been trying to find any good lawyer in Jharkhand High Court for the disposal of my arms license pending at DC under family...
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My case is much more complicated, not sure if would be able accomplish final goal. Anyways Thanks everyone.
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Mon Nov 06, 2017 3:38 pm
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Centre relaxes Arms Rules to bolster investment in manufacturing
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krishan.adhikari1 » Tue Oct 31, 2017 12:23 am
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Source From the hindu
Requirement of renewal every five years has been done away with
The Union Home Ministry has liberalised the Arms Rules to...
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Gentlemen,
I did read this news.
Where can one get detailed information about the exact process to accquire this license?
Look forward to...
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Last post by pistolero
Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:11 pm
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Arms Rules 2016 - Amendments
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mundaire » Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:09 pm
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Please find attached the relevant gazette notification dated 27 October 2017, with the amendments to Arms Rules 2016.
Cheers!
Abhijeet
Added in 59...
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Dear friends,
I see a very poistive angle to this amendment.It appears some new units will be allowed most probably with foreign collaboration for...
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Last post by indiaone
Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:45 pm
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its legal to modify own firearm yourself in india?
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FPSguy88 » Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:37 pm
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i want to know that its legal to do firearm modification yourself in india?
such as
converting caliber
rifling smoothbore barrel
converting pistol...
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i think if somebody rifling 12 GA bore,Indian goverment rifling her ass too...
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Last post by russianshooter
Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:52 pm
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transfer of weapon on family heirlooms
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abhishekghuge » Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:32 pm
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dear sir,
myself abhishek from maharashtra ,last week i issued fresh arm licence for revolver/pistol from district magistrate .my grandfather who was...
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Hi , i am from uttar pradesh my father is having a licence of pistol and he is 60 years old having many medical issues and want to transfer his...
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Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:09 pm
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Last post by FPSguy88
Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:12 pm
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7.62x39mm and 7.62x54mm are legal in india?
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by annonymous97 » Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:16 pm
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hi
i'm new here im interested to buy a russian rifle
Mosin-Nagant carbine or WASR 10 (straight pull version)
both are bolt action but they chambers...
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straight pull gun its shit-gun from UK ! In UK very ugli gun laws....
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Last post by russianshooter
Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:23 am
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Last post by FPSguy88
Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:06 pm
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its legal to kill someone in self defence?
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FPSguy88 » Fri Oct 13, 2017 2:56 pm
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if some bad guys on bike try to shoot me and i also got a firearm and i shoot them and they died so it would be legal or it would recognize as...
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Sage words, Indianone.
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Last post by Vikram
Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:40 pm
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Flare gun for distress signal requires licence?
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ratish » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:30 pm
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Please confirm if flare gun requires any licence? can it be freely kept??
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Being in the Navy I can answer this the best .... You can keep a flare gun freely in your boat but you can never carry it freely on land the law or...
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Last post by Rishabhshukla
Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:59 pm
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Fri Oct 13, 2017 5:43 pm
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Last post by FPSguy88
Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:20 pm
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its legal to import parts, accessosry and ammo from brownells.com
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FPSguy88 » Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:48 pm
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hi
i want to know its legal in india to import gun parts, accessory and ammunition from brownells.com?
i want to import parts such as barrel of...
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You cannot import gun parts other that minor parts which can have a dual (non-firearm related) use, such as pins, screws, springs and suchlike.
You...
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Last post by FPSguy88
Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:48 pm
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enquiry about gun licence
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rvn_venky » Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:33 am
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HI All,
Just came to know about this forum thru a google search and joined it. Happy to know that there is such a forum in India. I happen to be a...
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Gun licence
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Last post by Kpsingh193
Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:59 pm
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New Licensee Question-Please Help
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ARUN GANGWAR » Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:41 pm
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Hi friends and dear respected members as I am completely new to the forum as well to the guns hence your expertise is expected.
Recently I had...
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May I know the difference between these bores
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Last post by ARUN GANGWAR
Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:15 pm
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can i import empty brass, projectiles and ammo links?
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by reddawn13 » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:56 pm
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hi
i want to know that its legal to import empty brass, projectiles and ammo links? i found some websites that sells these things. i want to know its...
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It's asking for trouble, best avoided.
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Last post by mundaire
Thu Sep 21, 2017 5:40 pm
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Last post by ankur_ank
Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:44 pm
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Getting license of N.P 315 bore rifle in M.P
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GOPAL3871 » Mon Aug 28, 2017 5:20 pm
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Does issuance of licenses for N.P 315 bore rifle depends on the discretion of district collectors????
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Yes the licensing authority i e DM or Arms magistrate has to use his discretion based o the facts submitted by the applicant justifying the need for...
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Last post by indiaone
Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:07 pm
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Can OCI represent India?
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prasad.tamhane » Sun Jan 27, 2013 1:32 pm
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Hi I have been reading the following article about American-born shooter Shoharab Singh Gill. Can someone throw more light on this? Can OCI represent...
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You can't represent India, but you can participate right up to Nationals under foreign citizen category.
Under this category you will NOT be...
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Last post by mundaire
Sun Aug 20, 2017 4:05 pm
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Last post by Saahir
Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:54 pm
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Aspiring shooter
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shorya_alone » Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:29 pm
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I have scored 477 point in 60th big bore nationals. Is I am qualified to be Aspiring shooter. Please guide me.
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Hi Shorya,
This same question is bothering a lot of shooters just like you. As far as Big Bore is concerned,it appears the 'Aspiring Shooter List' is...
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Last post by Saahir
Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:35 pm
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Do I need special license or permission to buy PAG ?
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phagura » Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:49 pm
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I am having arms license for NPB Gun + NPB revolver (both). I wish to buy Pump Action Gun (NPB) from RFI. Am I eligible to buy thr same or need any...
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Okay, I got it. Thanks very much.
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Last post by phagura
Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:27 pm
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Licence Rejected by Authority. Transfer of arm after death
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satendra1483 » Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:54 pm
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Hi Guys, In march I applied for gun licence to transfer my father .12 bore Sbbl gun. I tried to gather every info. to apply (though there was no...
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Hi Guys, In march I applied for gun licence to transfer my father .12 bore Sbbl gun. I tried to gather every info. to apply (though there was no...
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Last post by Saahir
Sun Jul 30, 2017 8:51 pm
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Last post by Anand
Sat Jul 29, 2017 11:52 am
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Transfer of weapon
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jaskaran.dhindsa » Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:52 am
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Hi,
I need some help on below mentioned details.
The license holder is 72 years old and willing to surrender his license. His kids are not in...
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if the Uncle is cancelling his licence and transferring to a blood relative like nephew,then the DM has got to issue the licence...this is the law...
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Last post by Machoman
Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:47 am
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.22 rifle semi auto conversion is legal?
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super.stalker97 » Wed Jul 19, 2017 4:39 pm
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i want to know its legal to convert a .22lr bolt action rifle into semi-automatic?
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Since both bolt action & semi-auto rimfire .22 rifles are in the permissible list (NPB) as per schedule I of the Arms Rules 2016, to my knowledge you...
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Last post by mundaire
Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:21 pm
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Delhi Arms License Rejected
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inplainsight » Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:33 pm
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Hello,
I had applied for a fresh Arms License in the 'Self Protection' category in New Delhi. I received a letter in the mail from the Licensing...
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In addition to the above post, posts in this thread may also be read with this post
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:12 pm
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Last post by GNV
Tue Jul 18, 2017 4:06 pm
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can we own empty bullet shells or dummy cartridge without license?
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super.stalker97 » Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:30 pm
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hi
i want to know that can we own empty bullet shells and dummy cartridges without license?
can we can import them without any problem?
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IMHO. dummy shells should not cause problems as far as it is not a Prohibited Caliber. Or else that might need some explanation.
Marksman
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Fri Jul 07, 2017 12:08 pm
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Last post by mundaire
Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:45 pm
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Section 14 of the Arms Act of India 1959
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by ankur_ank007 » Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:35 pm
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Dear Learned Members,
As many of you are aware that I have applied for an Arms License for NPB Handgun in 2015 which was rejected in 2016. The...
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I can make any thing out of it. anyway if you can make apercise translation of it , I can help with the tecnicalities.
The highlighted part says...
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Fri Jun 30, 2017 3:32 pm
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Last post by mundaire
Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:54 am
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License Exemption for Defence Personnel
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Sandeep AF » Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:31 am
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A military officer is allowed to keep one personal firearm of his/ her own (this is besides their service issue firearm) without the need for a...
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The relevant letter for the exemption of license for defense officers. One fact the I was not aware of was that the retired officer is exempted from...
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Last post by wingcosethi
Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:32 am
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How many guns can I buy on one arms license?
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Sarora » Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:06 pm
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How many weapon can i bought on one licence
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There is no law/ rule which states that you can only have one of each (handgun/ rifle/ shotgun). You may own all three handguns, all three rifles,...
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Last post by mundaire
Mon May 22, 2017 10:13 pm
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