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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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Last post by caracass77
Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:25 pm
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Legality of swords/shields & other muscle powered (including projectile) weapons?
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KDS991213 » Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:40 pm
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I was wondering, what is the legal status of such weapons? Can you buy a sword/shield & bow/crossbow? Or do you need a license or some permission for...
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I don't think that the pan India rule is same. It varies from state to state. In my native state Jharkhand as well in Rajasthan I never heard any...
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Last post by Shivaji.Dasgupta
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:35 pm
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New Arms Regulations regarding .22 Air Rifles
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thind_aman » Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:23 pm
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Greetings Everyone!
Is there any clarity about the legal status of .22 Air Rifles in India as of now? Does one require an arms license to own one?...
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Hi,
Coming back after long time to the Forum,
Has anyone successfully obtained License for .22 Airgun ?
If yes please share the procedure to obtain...
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Last post by Ultimate Sniper
Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:41 pm
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New Arms Rules Question
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ceedee » Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:10 am
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Hi Guys
I am a serving army officer, can I send my licenced revolver for sale to a different city with an another person with an authority letter as...
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The Licensing Authorities have considerable discretion in allowing/authorizing some one on behalf of the licensee to transport/carry/deposit/take for...
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Last post by Anand
Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:00 am
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Can a NRI apply for a Gun License
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shooter50 » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:30 pm
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Can a holder of an Indian passport who has NRI status as per the Income Tax Act and visits India regularly, apply for a Gun license from his...
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One gun is allowed to person coming to India permanently. You should have owned that gun in USA for atleast one year. Your weapon will be kept here...
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Last post by Vineet
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:52 am
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Does anyone knows a firearm business startup consultant or lawyer?
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KDS991213 » Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:14 am
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Long story short, I have planned to enter the firearm business but the bureaucracy is quite a headache. I have tried to contact various government...
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AFAIK first you will have to apply with your DM and get your file approved from him. Then your file will need approval from your state home...
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Last post by KDS991213
Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:17 pm
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All India License Being Cancelled.
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vkjalan » Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:15 pm
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Greetings.
Karnataka Govt has put out a notification stating that All India Licenses issued before 2017 have to be cancelled and re-issued with the...
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I would suggest a Registered Letter to the Licensing Authority clearly stating the attempts made for renewal and followed up with the last para...
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Last post by Olly
Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:10 pm
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Customs notice for buying a telescope
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Ram8055 » Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:59 pm
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I ordered a riflescope 1 year before from aliexpress. Customs send a notice to me. Subject of improper import without a valid licence. And also says...
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You can take help and consultation of a Custom Release agent or consultant. They know the rules of import and will give you the correct guidance on...
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Last post by 4X4
Sat Jun 12, 2021 6:25 pm
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Importing firearm under TR rules
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sks76239 » Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:01 am
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Hi,
I am an Indian citizen currently living overseas but will be returning to India next year. I joined this forum recently as I has a question...
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In a business point of view whatever fetches more money makes sense also may be it makes sense to import .45acp as we have very low ammo quote on...
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Last post by surajshuresh
Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:27 pm
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Manufacturer's license from Ministry of home affairs or from DPIIT?
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KDS991213 » Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:42 pm
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I was looking at the online arms application website ( & found out that one can apply for a manufacturer's license in form 7 from both ministry of...
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manufacturing license is issued by home ministry but just the application is not going to help there is lot of company documents and funding...
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Last post by surajshuresh
Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:33 pm
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Last post by Vineet
Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:24 pm
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Last post by pkaran
Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:44 pm
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Last post by Vikram
Tue May 25, 2021 1:20 am
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Last post by veeveeaar
Sun May 23, 2021 6:16 pm
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What does depositing a firearm mean?
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partheus » Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:25 pm
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Hi guys,
A friend of mine asked a question about the definition of depositing firearms and I thought of posting it here. As per the 2019 legislation,...
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Hi guys,
A friend of mine asked a question about the definition of depositing firearms and I thought of posting it here. As per the 2019 legislation,...
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Last post by Vineet
Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:19 pm
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is 223 & 308 restricted?
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KDS991213 » Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:34 pm
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So i was wondering if 223 & 308 are restricted? The arms act of 2016 restricts 7.62x51 & 5.56x45. However 308 & 223 are slightly different than those...
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So i was wondering if 223 & 308 are restricted? The arms act of 2016 restricts 7.62x51 & 5.56x45. However 308 & 223 are slightly different than those...
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Last post by Vineet
Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:44 am
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Importing deactivated firearm?
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KDS991213 » Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:24 pm
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Does anyone knows how to import deactivated firearms? Is it even possible for a normal citizen? Do you need any license?
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Next to impossible sir , you will have to take permission from central which is so much trouble so better buy one from india and you will need a...
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Last post by KDS991213
Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:49 pm
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Last post by Aishgupta
Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:36 am
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Has anyone got an approval from Mantralaya??
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rohanr » Fri May 20, 2016 1:50 am
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Hi
My grandfather owned a Czech pistol. Last year I applied for a license under family hierloom category with NOC of all legal hiers.
My license...
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What reason did they give you for refusing your license? Unless you are mentally unstable or have criminal background I cant see a VALID reason for...
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Last post by KDS991213
Sat Feb 13, 2021 12:10 pm
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Transfer of Residence from Australia
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ozk009 » Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:10 pm
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Folks,
I have moved to India , 3 years ago and was trying for a riffle license here. Hopefully I can get my license in few weeks. I owned a 3006...
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Folks,
I have moved to India , 3 years ago and was trying for a riffle license here. Hopefully I can get my license in few weeks. I owned a 3006...
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Last post by AgentDoubleS
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:08 pm
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Where can I ask questions about the arms act from the government officials?
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KDS991213 » Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:18 pm
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I'm quite interested in Gun designing & about guns in general. There are quite a lot of things that are just not simply mentioned in the arms act...
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I would suggest all Arms Act 1959, 2016 and 20219 amendment.
Any after thoroughly reading and understanding above, an RTI application can be made to...
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Last post by StampMaster
Fri Jan 29, 2021 3:41 pm
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Ammunition Limit for guns with interchangeable calibers?
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KDS991213 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 1:37 pm
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So as far as I understand there is a 200 round/year per weapon limit for normal license holders. But what about guns that have interchangeable...
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Rule 23 clearly states that the maximum limits for purchase as well as possession of ammunition for breech loading firearms is per firearm....
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Last post by miroflex
Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:40 pm
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Use of arms license to purchase a pistol from other state
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TheLoneWolf » Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:13 pm
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Hello Fellow Legalities and Arms Enthusiasts!
One of my relatives is preparing to apply for an arms license and he lives in the state of Bihar...
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Hello Fellow Legalities and Arms Enthusiasts!
One of my relatives is preparing to apply for an arms license and he lives in the state of Bihar...
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Last post by miroflex
Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:52 pm
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Can I install a paradox choke on a semi auto shotgun?
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KDS991213 » Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:46 am
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I meant legally, the arms act is silent on the use of paradox chokes & of paradox guns in general.
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Ah so! mea culpa.
So thread the barrel to accept changeable choke tubes, one of which can be a paradox rifled one. Thats a bit of an idea. Let me...
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Last post by eljefe
Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:15 pm
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Legality of semi auto .17 bore rimfire rifles?
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KDS991213 » Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:02 am
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So according to arms act .22 bore semi auto rimfire rifles can be owned on a permissible license. But what about .17 bore semi auto rimfire rifles...
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Totally depends on how the officer incharge sees it and these people are not public friendly.
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Last post by Vineet
Tue Jan 05, 2021 2:05 pm
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Are Self cocking revolvers & revolving rifles considered Semi Automatic firearm?
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KDS991213 » Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:38 am
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Long story short, do self cocking revolvers like Webley Fosbery revolver & some other revolving rifles that use the force from the fired bullet to...
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Be it a revolver, pistol or a repeating rifle, It is well within Non Prohibited list as for all these, you have to pull the triger every time you...
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Last post by Vineet
Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:12 pm
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Paradox SKS Gun, Restricted or Permissible? (PB OR NPB)
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KDS991213 » Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:07 pm
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So i recently came across a rifle-shotgun? Thingy. Its an old SKS & fires 5.45x39 ammo & has a 20 inch barrel. The first 10 inches are smooth & the...
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Since 15 cm is less than 6 inches, it would seem that the rifle you describe is not something made in Russia for the Russian market, at least. Are...
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Last post by KDS991213
Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:28 am
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Transferring Arms to USA
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dc_newbie » Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:06 pm
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Hello All,
Has anyone had an experience or knows how take take my arms from India to the US? The state I will be taking them to (Virginia) is gun...
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My first question would be; Why?
I understand that you probably have some sentimental attachement to them but it would be like taking coal to...
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Last post by xl_target
Fri Dec 25, 2020 1:56 am
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Best place to deposit weapon, dealers or Home in a locker
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mariner » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:59 pm
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good day friends,and a very happy holi to all
Yesterday a very close friend of mine asked me,where should he deposite his handgun as he going abroad...
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My experience is that a few arms dealers treat the period of elections and other declared deposit periods as a monsoon for them. If we read the...
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Last post by rahul_does
Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:27 am
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Import Airsoft from Redwolf Airsoft
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adam27roswell » Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:38 pm
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Hi All,
I'm new here and would need suggestion and advise on the import of airsoft sniper rifle and airsoft pistol.
1. Can anyone please advise the...
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@aegonstart123
interested in doing a combined order from redwolf airsoft?
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Last post by TheLoneWolf
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:14 pm
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If done transfer of residency, do I loose my U.S citizenship
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Indians4Guns » Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:46 pm
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If I bring my handgun to India under transfer of residency, do I loose my citizenship in U.S?
After TR, is there any amount of time I must stay in...
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Yes getting one can take years as police is not interested to hear you had weapon there for how many years. Or else weapon handling charges at custom...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Sun Nov 22, 2020 1:14 pm
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Additional barrel meaning clarify
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Shooterlike » Mon Oct 12, 2020 3:50 am
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Hi I've got a 22 with additional barrel 3006 license, so can I buy 2 weapons or only a switch barrel or, can i buy a 22 and alter the stock ti fit...
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The people who issued you the license have no clue what a firearm is all about. These Babus never fail to surprise me. there are a few handguns which...
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Last post by Shooterlike
Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:56 pm
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Last post by JBCO
Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:47 pm
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Asked to pay from 2017 onwards again for renewal
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Yui » Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:04 pm
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My father's gun license expired in December 2019. I went to renew the license and I was asked by the employee to pay from 2017 onwards again citing...
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Thank you guys for taking out time to reply. The people in the department still insist on the payment. I don't know who should I approach If only...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:10 pm
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Depositing firearms and getting NOC.
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bangbang » Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:58 pm
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Hello everyone
I am trying to plan the deposit and subsequent sale of 2 firearms.
They belong to my dad who passed away.
We are 2 brothers....
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Whats the procedure for Arms Dealer to take a weapons for deposit??
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Last post by Hatari
Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:42 pm
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new arms licence
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sokkalingam » Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:55 pm
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hi
Can anyone guide me how to obtain arms licence of my father by legal heirship as per new law
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As per rule 25 of the new arms rules 2016, as a legal heir you can apply for license if the license has completed 70yrs of age or are having the...
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Last post by JBCO
Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:12 pm
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How to verify Arms license online
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AJAY1987 » Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:44 pm
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What is your question?If you do not make the effort to ask your question clearly, why would anyone make the effort to reply?-Moderator
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Online renewal is like Glock pistol in India. You can see/read on your PC's and smart phones but practically not available.
Very true. I got my...
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Last post by pran80
Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:48 pm
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THE ARMS (AMENDMENT) BILL,27 Nov 2019
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riflemarksman » Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:03 am
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THE ARMS (AMENDMENT) BILL,27 Nov 2019
Now only 1 weapon will be allowed instead of 3 on a licence
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It is legal if and when you have it endorsed on an arms licence. You will have to apply for it if you don't have one. A period of one year is allowed...
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Last post by ranjit_utthan
Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:59 pm
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Replacement of hand guns
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djneog » Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:47 pm
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I am at present holding a .32 Ashani Pistol. Now, I want to sell the .32 Ashani and purchase an NP Glock Pistol in place of the .32 Ashani. What is...
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Isn't there like an ownership time limit per license? If memory serves, you can't sell a weapon for at least 3 years after purchase, or something...
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Last post by partheus
Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:04 am
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Can I sell old antique guns?
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sumanngon » Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:49 am
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I have an antique beligum made 410 cal shot gun which was there with us heirloom from grandfather's time. Wondering if I can sell this especially...
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can u share photos plz...
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Last post by Shubham3088
Sat Jul 25, 2020 1:56 am
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Do all .22 bore semi auto rimfire rifles fall under permissible category?
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Karan13121999 » Sat Jul 11, 2020 6:36 pm
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Well our indian arms act says that .22 bore semi auto rimfire rifles fall under permissible category. Does it include all types of .22 rimfire? Like...
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Interesting to see a reference to .22 Win. I believe it died a natural death with the advent of faster and more efficient powders around WW2, which...
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Last post by eljefe
Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:05 am
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Legality of 9x21 mm?
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Karan13121999 » Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:24 pm
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Is 9x21 mm legal in India? I mean does it fall under permissible or restricted category? 9mm does fall under restricted category but 9x21 mm isn't...
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To fine them or to teach them a lesson ,only way is high court .
I don’t find any sense in going to them and begging please read this , read that ....
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Sat Jul 04, 2020 6:42 pm
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SMGs & PDWs?
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Karan13121999 » Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:29 pm
What's the status of smgs & pdws in India? The arms act isn't clear on the legality of those. Are they prohibited or non prohibited? And if they are...
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Last post by Karan13121999
Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:29 pm
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NRAI Third Weapon
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mavshot » Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:58 pm
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Hello Folks,
Is there any notification/clarification regarding the 3rd weapon (formerly 4th) addition for NRAI club members?
Regards
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If I recall correctly, the additional weapon for sports is no longer restricted to .22 LR or .22 Air Rifle, as the word 'firearm' replaced these two...
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Last post by Mr.Shome
Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:08 pm
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Last post by gwattal
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:30 pm
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DC office not accepting Renewal Form during Lockdown
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tarzanboy73 » Thu Jun 11, 2020 2:57 pm
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Dear All,
My license was due for renewal on 19 Apr 20. The DC office however refused to take the renewal form stating that they are busy with the...
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As per ' Twitter' lots of people across India are running around trying to get their licenses renewed...Good to know I am not alone... :)
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Last post by tarzanboy73
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:56 am
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A good case study that gives hope!
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kartikharit » Fri May 22, 2020 4:52 pm
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Holding Arms is not a fundamental right but it is a statutory right : Patna HC.
In Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.10358 of 2015, Saket Kumar...
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Very encouraging and can be used as a precedent!
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Last post by ckkalyan
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:18 pm
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Ar Pistol?
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Karan13121999 » Tue May 26, 2020 3:49 am
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So does anyone have any idea about the legality of ar pistols in India?
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If it's an automatic pistol/carbine you are referring to, then they will come under PB category. The only exemption will be .22 semi auto rifles....
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Last post by Karan13121999
Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:34 am
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Importing of Paintball, Stungun, Pepper spray for self defence.
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Bhuvi2121 » Wed May 27, 2020 10:33 am
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Please give me answer of following questions.
1. Is it legal to import paint ball gun in India. If yes then which paintball gun legal.
2. Pava chilli...
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Cobra chilly spray - made in India - bhoot Jhaloka chillies. Give it a try. Google them.
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Last post by eljefe
Sat May 30, 2020 8:54 pm
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Is .380, .357 legal in India?
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GlockFanWorld » Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:19 am
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I contacted couple of gunshops in U.S and they don't seem to carry .40 cal Glock 23. And ones who can order are asking over $600+. So please tell me...
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You may know that but thousands of Indians who are inhertitng/acquiring gun licenses for the 1st time do not know that. Oh... and yes I do love...
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Last post by dsen
Tue May 26, 2020 11:24 pm
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Corporate identification number for sole proprietor?
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Karan13121999 » Sat May 23, 2020 10:08 pm
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So i was looking in manufacturer's form in ( & is our government asking for corporate identification number for a sole proprietor? I mean how is this...
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Hello Karan,
Welcome to the forum.
There is no CIN (Corporate Identification Number) for sole proprietorship. It's only for Pvt Ltd or Ltd or one...
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Last post by Karan13121999
Tue May 26, 2020 3:47 am
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