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My friend has a .22 rifle license which was given for self defense Nowadays he is a shooter. Can he get his license changed from self-defense to sports? If yes then try to tell the rules.

I don't have an experience in this but it comes to mind that most likely he has to become a renowned shooter first in rifle shooting category. knowledgeable senior members can chip in with their valuable experience and knowledge.

dada_yuvraj_13 wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:41 pm

My friend has a .22 rifle license which was given for self defense Nowadays he is a shooter. Can he get his license changed from self-defense to sports? If yes then try to tell the rules.

Normally a .22 rifle is not a best choice for self defense. But he may have inherited it or any other issue.
With regards to your friend getting his license category changed, has he become a Aspiring Shooter or a Renowned shot?.
If he is in any of this qualifications, he can get his license category changed to sports.

If you want to change your licence from self-defence to sports, you need to submit an application to the licensing authority with proof of your membership in a shooting club or association, and a certificate of your participation in shooting competitions.
The licensing authority will then verify your application and may grant you a new licence or reject it. The process may take up to 60 days1.

dada_yuvraj_13 wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:41 pm

My friend has a .22 rifle license which was given for self defense Nowadays he is a shooter. Can he get his license changed from self-defense to sports? If yes then try to tell the rules.

You should have mentioned state and district of your friend for better suggestions.

In Punjab, category change is not allowed and one has to apply for new license from scratch.

Vineet wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:14 pm

dada_yuvraj_13 wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:41 pm

My friend has a .22 rifle license which was given for self defense Nowadays he is a shooter. Can he get his license changed from self-defense to sports? If yes then try to tell the rules.

You should have mentioned state and district of your friend for better suggestions.

In Punjab, category change is not allowed and one has to apply for new license from scratch.

State Chhattisgarh District Janjgir Champa

I think contacting the licensing authority would be the way to go to understand their process for reclassifying the use.

There is another way that this work can be done by deleting the old UIN number in the NDAL system and generating a new sports UIN number. The government can do anything it wants, it is all about the order sheet.

I have a licence for a 22LR, can I sell it and buy a shot gun on the same licence ?