NRAI- Process of procuring a Rifle
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:53 pm
After much debate on .22 vs 30.06 Abhijeet was able to convince me to make the 30.06 as my first purchase. Maybe it was Abhijeet or maybe it was just the beer that we had, I finally took the call.
I purchased an IOF 30.06 from NRAI today. Detailed below is the process to procure a rifle.
Conditions:
1. You have to be a member of NRAI.
2. Should have a vacant arms license for NPB Rifle
3. Should be willing to sign an affidavit that says you can't sell/gift/transfer the rifle for 5 years.
Process:
* You can call the NRAI office to confirm availablity of the Rifle. I currently interacted with a certain Mr. Chawla. If you visit anytime soon after this topic has been posted he will be the person to call and speak to.
1. Write an application quoting your membership number to the Secretary, NRAI. I attached my license copy and id though these 2 might not be required. It is a simple application so a basic request is fine. No particular format.
2. Go the NRAI office during their working hours and submit the application. The NRAI office is located close to the Batra Hospital which is a known landamark. Address is available on the NRAI website.
3. They will provide you a copy of the affidavit which states you will not sell/gift/transfer the rifle for 5 years. It's made on a Rs.10 estamp paper. There is a Notary available at walking distance from the NRAI office where you can an affidavit created for your self.
4. Get the affidavit created and submit to NRAI.
5. Pay the required amount- they accept cash or DD. Not cheques, no cards.
6. Take the rifle after NRAI puts it on your license.
The entire process took around 2 hours for me. I took the rifle on the same day. It was as simple as I have mentioned above. No questions asked, no fuss around why I need it, or I should come back at a later date etc.
The cost of the rifle as of 1st Feb 2013 is Rs. 84,376 (inclusive of all taxes). It is a 2011 model. They do not have the 2012 available with them. They were helpful and did show me a couple of rifles to select from.
The Lifetime membership fee for NRAI currently is Rs. 23k. The IOF 30.06 is available in the market from the prices I hear at about Rs. 1.15k. The membership fee pretty much pays for itself.
Since I am a Delhi resident it was convienient too. Would suggest to IFG members to consider this as an option when taking a decision. Needless to say, your circumstances could be different.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
SS
I purchased an IOF 30.06 from NRAI today. Detailed below is the process to procure a rifle.
Conditions:
1. You have to be a member of NRAI.
2. Should have a vacant arms license for NPB Rifle
3. Should be willing to sign an affidavit that says you can't sell/gift/transfer the rifle for 5 years.
Process:
* You can call the NRAI office to confirm availablity of the Rifle. I currently interacted with a certain Mr. Chawla. If you visit anytime soon after this topic has been posted he will be the person to call and speak to.
1. Write an application quoting your membership number to the Secretary, NRAI. I attached my license copy and id though these 2 might not be required. It is a simple application so a basic request is fine. No particular format.
2. Go the NRAI office during their working hours and submit the application. The NRAI office is located close to the Batra Hospital which is a known landamark. Address is available on the NRAI website.
3. They will provide you a copy of the affidavit which states you will not sell/gift/transfer the rifle for 5 years. It's made on a Rs.10 estamp paper. There is a Notary available at walking distance from the NRAI office where you can an affidavit created for your self.
4. Get the affidavit created and submit to NRAI.
5. Pay the required amount- they accept cash or DD. Not cheques, no cards.
6. Take the rifle after NRAI puts it on your license.
The entire process took around 2 hours for me. I took the rifle on the same day. It was as simple as I have mentioned above. No questions asked, no fuss around why I need it, or I should come back at a later date etc.
The cost of the rifle as of 1st Feb 2013 is Rs. 84,376 (inclusive of all taxes). It is a 2011 model. They do not have the 2012 available with them. They were helpful and did show me a couple of rifles to select from.
The Lifetime membership fee for NRAI currently is Rs. 23k. The IOF 30.06 is available in the market from the prices I hear at about Rs. 1.15k. The membership fee pretty much pays for itself.
Since I am a Delhi resident it was convienient too. Would suggest to IFG members to consider this as an option when taking a decision. Needless to say, your circumstances could be different.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
SS
