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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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Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:25 pm
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Last post by chandrashekhar
Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:11 pm
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AIR PELLETS MANUFACTURING
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IMRANALIMETW » Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:12 pm
IN NEW ARMS RULES 2016 AIR PELLETS IS AMMUNITION IF IT AMMUNITION WHICH LICENCE IS FOR AIR PELLET MANUFACTURING
Please do not post in all caps....
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Last post by IMRANALIMETW
Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:12 pm
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Exemption of Replicas w.r.t Arms Rules 2016
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mundaire » Sat Jul 23, 2016 2:54 pm
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FYI all, the Government has issued a notification exempting firearm replicas from all provisions of the Arms Act, except for Section 5. Section 5...
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Thanks Abhijeet for the info. Thanks the govt for not including replicas. I think other way round. The govt do not think the way we think so its...
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Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:49 pm
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Last post by estousandy
Fri Aug 12, 2016 8:41 am
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Arms License Application rejected
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Safarigent » Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:07 pm
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I had applied for a shotgun license under the sports category in delhi.
got a letter stating that my application for arms license under sports AND...
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Hey Safarigent, can you post a picture of the Shotgun that u use? Is it an over under?
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Last post by ParekSachin91
Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:06 am
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In India legal laser from weapon?
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russianshooter » Sat Jul 09, 2016 9:33 pm
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Hello frends
1 questions are legal in india flashlight and laser from weapon?
from youtube 1 funny video from dude glued tape laser
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Not a video shot with a lot of emphasis on safety... kindly refrain from these jugaads.
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Last post by captrakshitsharma
Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:02 pm
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Those of you who hold an arms license on Sport basis
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ParekSachin91 » Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:23 pm
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Hello everyone out there,
I wanted to know that those of you who hold an arms license on Sport basis (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun etc), did you had to...
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These days in Delhi they are only considering sports cases of those who have participated in at least one zonal (or higher) competition.
Sent from...
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Last post by mundaire
Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:42 pm
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Add weapon
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Salman khan » Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:58 pm
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I have riffle and i want to add one more weapon on same license, Could you please tell me the procedure how to add weapon or if i can not add more...
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I want to add one more weapon on my Riffle license so Could you please confirm that i have to go to submit the application & affidavit or anybody can...
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Last post by Salman khan
Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:00 pm
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Setting up a private shooting range
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bhooshan.parikh » Mon May 31, 2010 1:46 pm
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Hi,
I am very keen to start a coaching centre for the .177 air pistol and air rifles. I was a Major in the Indian Army and have considerable...
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Dear Sukhbir,
You can set up an indoor shooting range for Air Rifle/Pistol on any floor,provided you close all windows etc with SOUND material in the...
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Last post by Trajeev
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:38 pm
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How to get a commercial Import Licence for AirSoft guns
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LeftHandedRighty » Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:50 pm
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Hello,
I am on the verge of being able to get AirSoft guns in India for good. The only barrier that stands the way is the licencing part from our...
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If they are treated by customs as toys then there is no need for any license AFAIK toys come under OGL.
OTOH if customs treats them as airguns,...
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:54 pm
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Gun shop closed by sp and dm.
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mridulsitai » Mon Jul 04, 2016 12:46 am
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where i deposit my father's arms the shop closed by sp and dm . what i do now ?
Proper system to talking with sp and dm ?
Mention some case...
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where i deposit my father's arms the shop closed by sp and dm . what i do now ?
Proper system to talking with sp and dm ?
Mention some case...
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Last post by Vineet
Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:10 am
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Renewal after death
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mridulsitai » Sat Jul 02, 2016 12:27 am
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My father died on 2015 and renewal date of license is 7/7/2016 and gun deposite in a shop can i renewal my father gun license ?
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No you cannot renew a deceased person's license. You can get a new license in your own name under the heirloom scheme.
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Last post by Vakil Saab
Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:57 pm
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Most Common Points Raised by LAs to Reject Arms Licences
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by ankur_ank007 » Sat Aug 08, 2015 1:01 pm
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Dear Learned Friends,
I have been working extensively since my Arms Licence Application is moving... I have prepared a sheet of some common points...
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File not download
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Last post by mridulsitai
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:10 am
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Surrendering dead person's firearms, need URGENT help
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smokinguns » Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:27 pm
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Hello everybody,I am in urgent need of help, advice and suggestions about a serious matter.
My father expired in 2002. He is survived by two legal...
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Immediately consult your local lawyer and then inform the police along with his/her help to avoid any trouble. Clearly, at least one of the guns is...
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Last post by Vakil Saab
Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:57 pm
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Renewal of Gun licence
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antismuggler » Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:35 pm
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Hi folks,
1) What do you do if your licence has expired and you had not taken steps to renew it?
2) What is the procedure to renew the license...
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Hi i have a question if the licencee is dead and the licence expire and it has been inherited by his family if he has applied to get licence then the...
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Last post by raghuveer9040
Sun Jun 26, 2016 11:47 pm
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Who to submit an RTI
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ParekSachin91 » Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:24 am
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From where you would send it? From whom you will get the form to send one? Asking because I am a total noob and know nothing about RTI.
Sent from my...
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You can draft a letter as per the provided format or general format with some basic info... Like
1. your address,
2. Addressing to the department...
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Last post by StampMaster
Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:32 pm
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Fees for carrying your fire arm in flight
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sonuvecv » Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:29 am
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Good Morning ,
Last week when I had flying from Delhi to Bhubaneshwar in Air India flight.during check in I asked the procedure for carrying firearm...
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That is VERY steep.
Maybe, we can make a difference!
*BEFORE* 27th June, 16, Write to DGCA for making weapon carriage fee a % of fare rather than...
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Last post by rahul_does
Wed Jun 22, 2016 7:09 am
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Carrying ammo in Domestic Flight
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arjunmark » Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:23 am
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Hi,
Last week i carried 20nos of 30-06 cartridges from mumbai to chennai in kingfisher airlines, and all i had to show was my license (mine is a...
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I remember some problem involving AnjaliJi and other shooters. Someone was going to Mavlankar and the ticket was...
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Last post by rahul_does
Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:45 am
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Verify Armed license validity that my father has got from Jammu, India.
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anoopism » Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:06 pm
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Hi every one,
I just had few doubts in my mind about the license that my father has got from Jammu, India.
I read over here only that they are...
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Why should an ex-serviceman get an arms license through an agent. It is one of the privileges they enjoy and they get them without any hassle from...
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Last post by GNV
Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:52 pm
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RTI for Air pellets - to - Customs / DGFT
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amit888_2000 » Sat Aug 14, 2010 5:17 pm
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I had submitted RTI for pallets to Customs / DGFT, they have replied as under.
Only customs had replied, DGFT had yet to reply.
Respected Sir,
I...
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Great work and worth information
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Last post by boleroe
Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:36 pm
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Last post by StormTruppen
Thu Jun 02, 2016 6:43 pm
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Licence application rejected seek help and Guidance :)
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NickSingh » Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:18 am
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Dear fellow IFGians , a heartily Hello and Satsriakaal to all.
My name is Nick and i belong to a small town in Punjab.
As the heading says, I am...
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Thanks but i think i'm gonna have to wait a few more years before applying for license.
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Last post by aks1296
Sat May 28, 2016 9:23 am
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Is it true that civilian can get shotgun license easily?
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aks1296 » Wed May 25, 2016 6:06 am
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I have heard that you do not need a threat for getting a shotgun as it is your legal right? Is this really true?
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Yes i know, but if i apply after a few years when i am a bit more older what would be the expected result?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk...
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Last post by aks1296
Wed May 25, 2016 10:18 am
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Gun Loaded With Blanks Can Still Kill You !
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art_collector » Mon May 11, 2015 11:47 pm
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The phrase shooting blanks has passed into colloquialism. But, literally speaking, what does it mean to shoot blanks? And why can people who get shot...
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AFAIK no one makes blank guns with a functioning barrel. They all have plugged barrels and vent the gases either upwards/ downwards/ sideways.
If...
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Last post by Vakil Saab
Wed May 25, 2016 9:49 am
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The form in which the license is required
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aks1296 » Mon May 23, 2016 12:02 am
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What does this mean?
Added in 2 hours 14 minutes 14 seconds:
Anyone? please help me i am really confused :cry:
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Thanks Abhijeet sir. You cleared my confusion.
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Last post by aks1296
Mon May 23, 2016 2:59 pm
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Need to know about license
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aks1296 » Sat May 21, 2016 10:59 pm
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If one apply for an arms license for target shooting (sports), does he have to write down the caliber of the rifle he wants to buy on the form? eg:...
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But are Sport/Target practice same thing or not? Because on the form they are different things. Another thing, Can the police refuse to give you an...
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Last post by aks1296
Mon May 23, 2016 1:07 pm
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Last post by gkaymanam
Sat May 21, 2016 10:17 pm
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How many guns , one can own with arms license
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nraja4321 » Wed May 18, 2016 4:46 pm
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Hello guys
I was wondering how many guns can a individual own with one arm licence in india . Is possible to own more the one gun in an single arm...
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Information is as per official Karnatka crime statistics published by their police on the Internet. If you want I can e-mail you the original...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Thu May 19, 2016 7:53 pm
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Information on legalities of selling airguns online
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niyasitargetair » Mon Feb 22, 2016 5:11 pm
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I was wondering if I could sell some Air Guns and Accessories. All the guns are of the .177 caliber and there are some PCP guns too. Is there any...
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Firstly, please respond with the clarification whether you are planning to sell imported airguns or Indian made airguns. After that I will be able to...
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Last post by Vakil Saab
Tue May 17, 2016 5:54 pm
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Hi all
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aks1296 » Fri May 13, 2016 9:19 am
I just want to know that after joining the rifle club, can I get a pistol for target practise? or will I have to get a sporting rifle only? after...
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Last post by aks1296
Fri May 13, 2016 9:19 am
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Learning shooting to get arms licence
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aryandelhi » Fri May 06, 2016 6:17 pm
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Can learning shooting and scoring good help to get arms licence?
Can a shooting professional buy .357 or .45 acp revolver for self defence purpose?...
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Sir,
All the questions you have asked had been covered here in detail. Please invest some time in going through the various threads on this site....
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Last post by pran80
Fri May 06, 2016 9:57 pm
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query regarding family heirloom policy
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vikash.5465 » Wed May 04, 2016 1:36 am
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Hello everyone,
Can anyone advise me what's the turnaround time for applying the license request under family heirloom after the death of licensee....
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I mean how much time I have before goin to applying authority with my request?? Is there any such time mentioned in Arms Rules 1962? Please read the...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Wed May 04, 2016 11:27 am
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Fresh arms license in Hyderabad under family heirloom category
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ma_sami » Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:28 pm
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Hello Folks,
I am planning to apply for a fresh arms license for .32 pistol (Masuer HSc) in Hyderabad. I want to apply it under the family heirloom...
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If a person does apply under the heirloom category with his father having a weapon for self protection, does the law allow you to have a weapon under...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:49 pm
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Need a help
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sgokul2006 » Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:44 pm
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Hi friends...am a doctor and I need a handgun in India...am from tamilnadu...residing in Chennai... Can any one help me how to go about getting a...
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hi Doc, please check out the section in the legal department of the forum. there you will find all that is needed. as for the handgun of your liking....
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Last post by nagarifle
Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:15 am
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Query regarding family heirloom
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advocate Sumit nain » Sun Mar 13, 2016 2:01 pm
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Hello
My first cousion has got his arm licence made from punjab and transfered his father dubble barrel gun on his licence now he wants to take his...
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If all the legal heirs give it in writing that they have no objection, then why should law (Arms Act 1959) have a problem with the matter?
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Sun Mar 13, 2016 2:08 pm
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Transfer arms used in suicide
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vikash.5465 » Wed Mar 02, 2016 2:33 am
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Hello everyone,
My father committed suicide last dec from his licencee .32 revolver. He also possessed one DDBL gun with licence (both AIV). On the...
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I am not a lawyer but I have studied the gun law in different countries.
In all the countries with registration the guns ( requiring registration)...
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Last post by shooter
Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:34 pm
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Can air guns be carried while trevelling
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Satyanarayan Nair » Wed Mar 02, 2016 3:15 pm
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Hello everyone....
i just wanted to know that can i carry an air gun while travelling by road, in my car, in india, without a license???
please...
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Hi,
You don't have to carry an air gun when you are travelling by road in your car. You can take it along in your car with you. :twisted: :twisted:...
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Last post by GNV
Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:02 am
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Steps to inherit my dad's handgun
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Dssanay » Sat Feb 27, 2016 8:50 pm
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Hi .... My dad passed away last year in june 2015 and we submitted the pistol at a police station. Now it has been more than 8 months it will be...
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Dear Dssanay,
You should apply without further delay, and also submit an application in the Police station (with the receipt of your application)...
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Last post by chicky
Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:43 am
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No. of Victims Killed by Licensed & Unlicensed Firearms in 2014.
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by ankur_ank007 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:05 pm
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Hi,
I was visiting the MHA website today and saw the NCRB link sharing the data of victims killed by Licensed & Unlicensed Firearms (State/UT wise)...
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The numbers do not seem credible to me. Something does not add up. Your inference seems correct. Total number of murders(using firearms and non...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:57 pm
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Applying for Licence- Info Help PLease
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mfza92 » Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:57 pm
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i am applying for a fresh licence, in Uttar Pradesh.
Need to know about the recent high court's order over it.
And what methods or tactics should i...
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it is always good to introduce yourself before wanting others to give you something.
anyway check out the UP high court website
as for And what...
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Last post by ragunnaath
Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:52 pm
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Transport of air rifle
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cruiser13 » Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:54 am
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A big hello to all gyan gurus.
Gents, I bought a precihole.22 air rifle in bangalore a couple of years ago.
Bought it on a whim to pluck mangoes in...
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You can ship it using any courier service. Just declare it as a sports item and give them a declaration that it is not for trade and has no...
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Last post by GNV
Sat Feb 13, 2016 3:50 pm
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License Question
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dannyg » Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:48 pm
Hi guys,
If a foreign national has the opportunity to obtain an arms license in India, would that one day benefit them being able to get a Transfer...
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Last post by dannyg
Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:48 pm
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Transfer of License
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goldidubey » Fri Jan 08, 2016 2:48 am
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Hi All,
This is my first post and I want to know is it possible to jointly apply for a license with my Brother ( He is a serving officer with the...
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License can be transferred to legal a heirs only if Licensee attained age of 60 years or held license for 25 years.
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Last post by avi88
Mon Feb 01, 2016 2:42 pm
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Arms license application Rejected after one Year waiting
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jagankumar.j » Sun Dec 06, 2015 6:08 pm
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Hi,
I'm Jagan from Bangalore. I have applied for New Arms License on 16-10-2014 in Bangalore city Police commissioner office for self defence...
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These days they are giving a license for self protection only. You will have to file an appeal (there is a time limit to file the appeal, I don't...
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Last post by aadhaulya
Sat Jan 30, 2016 7:50 am
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Need Details for Archery club permission
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sajid siddiqhi » Sun Jan 24, 2016 3:00 pm
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Dear all,
If Anybody knows about to open Archery club in out city please reply the details for Permission required.
what permission are required...
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Contact the Archery Association of India.
You may also want to / have to register your club.
If it's a commercial enterprise, you will need a bank...
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Last post by Mack The Knife
Mon Jan 25, 2016 5:15 am
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Last post by Dhairya
Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:51 pm
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Selling and Purchasing 0.22 Rifle
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Chengy » Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:31 pm
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I have an arms licence registered in Delhi with three weapons endorsed on it 0.22 Rifle , 12 GA DBBL and .30 06 Rifle. I now want to sell the 0.22...
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Thank you Kamleshwar ji. I will do as advised.
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Last post by Chengy
Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:31 am
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Ammo Quota / Ammo permit
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babaralig » Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:37 pm
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Hi ! Friends,
I am trap shooter and life member National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and Member of Come and play Scheme by Sports Authority...
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Visited after a long time and enjoyed your posts. Thank you. Glad that you liked the posts.
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:05 pm
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Arms license for an NRI
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Vigneswaran1992 » Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:36 am
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Hello everyone i'm a mariner by profession, I like to get arms license and own a pistol, as self defense and I want to clear first is it possible for...
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Yes you can get license and own pistol. This matter has been discussed in detail in other threads, please use the search option.
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:03 pm
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AR-15 assault rifle PB?
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swvadude » Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:56 am
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I am relocating to India, and I plan to bring my AR-15 5.56 mm rifle? I understand that 5.56 mm's are not PB, only the 7.62 mm is. So can I bring my...
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BTW the AR-15 is semi-auto only, hence not a true assault rifle. It just looks like one. Assault rifles by definition need to be capable of full auto...
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Last post by xl_target
Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:26 am
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