-- It is not necessary to take out a licence by a person : (A)For possession and carrying arms & ammunition in the presence, or under the written authority, of the licence-holder when such arms & ammunition are being carried for repair or for renewal of the licence or for the use by the licence-holder (proviso to sub-section (1) of S.3);
(B)Being a member of a military mess, club or association, for using the arms & ammunition for which such mess,club or association holds a vaild licence.This is subject to the condition that such arms & ammunition are used for the purpose of the mess,club or association and all the conditions attached to the said licence are satisfied (Rule-15);
(C)Below the age of 16 years but not below the age of 12 years for using the fire-arms in connection with the tranning in the use of such fire-arms provided the training is imparted in the immediate presence or under the direct supervision or guidance of an adult instructor or the person holding the licence for such fire-arms (Rule-16);
(D) for taking arms other than fire-arms from an area where no licence is required for them through an area where licence is necessary for their possession,If they are carried or transported personally in a packet properly packed and labelled, showing clearly the de.scription of the arms & address of the person to whom they belong (clause (c) of sub-rule(2) of Rule 37).
NOTE:-The minimum age for eligibility to a licence has since been raised from 16 years to 21 years, VIDE amended S.9(1)(a)(i) of the Arms Act. Commentary under rule 16 may also be seen.
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