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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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Last post by andy_65_in
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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Arm License Issue
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khushdeep » Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:43 pm
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hi
i had applied for arm license in december 2016 for self defence
but i did not get any reason or reply in written from PLA branch or dC office...
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Best would be to contact the arms clerk and take the file in your hand and personally pursue it at various office like revenue and police for the...
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Last post by sfcabhishek
Mon May 25, 2020 12:35 pm
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Diana 350 magnum scope
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Harry 350 magnum » Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:28 pm
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Hello friends,
My name is Harpartap from Nanital - Uttarakhand.
I am buying Diana 350 magnum.177 air rifle . Hope that’s a good decision . Please...
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Dear Harry. I have a .177 diana 350 panther. It is a rifle which produce exactly 20 joule ( velocity regulated) with H&N Baracuda 10.65 grain. It is...
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Last post by mattammal
Fri May 15, 2020 3:32 pm
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Renewal of Arms License under new act. Help!
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StampMaster » Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:29 am
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Hello All,
With little to no knowledge of new arms act, i had submitted my AL to the concerned authority 3 weeks before the date, with renewal and...
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Long story...I had applied for a change of residence with the DC office in Oct 19...The same had not been done till 22 Mar 20. On 24 Mar we went into...
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Last post by tarzanboy73
Sat May 09, 2020 9:58 am
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Last post by Karan13121999
Thu May 07, 2020 10:30 pm
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How to apply for firearm & ammunition manufacturer license?
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Karan13121999 » Mon May 04, 2020 9:14 pm
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According to arms act i need to apply to ministry of home affairs. But from where i can acquire the form & how can i submit that form.
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Hi . First you need to apply to local commissioner or collector depending on your jurisdiction.
Than after that file will to home Department of state...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Tue May 05, 2020 1:30 am
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Airguns while doing TR(transfer of residence)
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Arun.srinivasan » Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:25 am
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Hi,
Quick info on Me: been abroad in US for past 5 years with 1 month holiday leave in middle. Pure hobbyist air rifle plinkThinking about getting...
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Definitely a wise decision.
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Last post by rahulbdelhi
Mon May 04, 2020 8:42 pm
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Mon May 04, 2020 1:52 pm
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Last post by Vineet
Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:31 pm
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Where can I practice with .177 air gun / rifles
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nubgun » Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:17 pm
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Novice here. Where can I practice with .177 air gun / rifles? Places permitted / prohibited. Where can i find the guidelines? Someone please lead me....
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Thanks partheus and SMJ for cautioning me.
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Last post by nubgun
Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:48 pm
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Increase in Arms & Ammo for sports shooters
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Anand » Sun Feb 16, 2020 9:39 pm
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Hello Members,
1.) Renowned shooters allowed up to 14 firearms (including 2 as normal Citizen)
2.) NRAI members allowed more ammo per year...
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These links below are not working presently.....can anyone share the notifications.
Thanks in advance.
NM
Hello Members,
1.) Renowned shooters...
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Last post by nm
Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:31 pm
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Arms License Application for NOB handgun rejected from Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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by ankur_ank007 » Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:54 am
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Dear Learned friends,
My AL application has been rejected by the Licensing Authority Gandhinagar with reason given as Not having genuine Need .
I...
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Hello, I was just reading all posts and getting directions to appeal against the rejection order.
I am lucky that my license had been issued after...
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Last post by Maheshtyagi
Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:19 pm
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Transfer of Licence
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indeep » Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:49 pm
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Hello all,
My grandfather left us with a gun (long back around 2000) and since then Gun is with gun house. I have mailed failed attempts to sell...
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Yes your wife can get the arms transferred on her name .
You cannot transfer it as no provision for NRI .
Read point no 25 of arms act 2016 .
Should...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:01 pm
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TRANSFER OF FATHER'S WEAPON
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ASIF007 » Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:05 pm
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Hello everyone. Shubha Bijoya and Happy Dussehra to all members. My dad is willing to transfer his .32 Revolver to me. He is 62 years old. My query...
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Hello Dear All,
As My Father Is Willing To Transfer His .32 Revolver To Me As His Age Is 68+ And Has Carry For More Than 25 years,
Please Guide Me...
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Last post by vsrd
Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:56 am
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Last post by bangbang
Sun Mar 15, 2020 2:50 pm
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Weapons owned by deceased parent
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bacchus » Sun Feb 23, 2020 3:48 am
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My father a retired military officer passed away few months ago and left very little documentation on anything. I know he owned two guns which were...
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Excellent post . I am in the same dilemma as original poster and this information is very helpful
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Last post by bangbang
Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:03 am
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Expert advice needed: Canadian citizen
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bangbang » Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:09 pm
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Hello everyone
Unfortunately my dad passed away suddenly and I want to keep his revolver and shotgun but I am a Canadian citizen.
What is the best...
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I believe OCI cardholders can be given gun licenses. I think some are members of IFG. I will wait for other members to post their replies.
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Last post by Vikram
Sun Mar 15, 2020 1:20 am
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Can two people of the same family carry a common handgun ?
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Pushpendra1974 » Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:06 pm
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Hello all,
My father holds all India licence while I have single state , can I hold the same handgun of my father instead of getting a new one. My...
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License authority in pune have been doing the same old thing as retainer even after explaining them the procedure . They are just not interested in...
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Last post by sourabhsangale
Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:08 pm
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.22 air rifle license
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Jassim313 » Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:33 pm
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Has anyone in here obtained a license for their .22 air rifle .if so , what was the procedure ? Once we get the license is it possible to buy big...
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Someone please reply to this post, if they have obtained
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Last post by Komy cat
Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:09 pm
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Transferring or Buying Guns in India for Carry
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YODERCAMP » Fri Dec 06, 2019 7:33 am
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Hello Brothers in Arms
Quick question to all you Gurus, if this has been answered before please point me to the post and I will absorb the...
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No, Nope, Nada ..cant do..
only real alt. leave the guns where they are and spend the money on hiring armed PSO while visiting india to deter any...
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Last post by GurnaniM
Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:10 am
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Airsoft Thread
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kiran2608 » Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:50 pm
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Hi Forumers,
I have ordered M92 FS Gas Blow back pistol from Hongkong and I have received the first shipment. I am expecting my second shipment too...
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Dear Thread-followers,
I'm finally going to order about 20-30 cans of Green Gas in April along with another airsoft pistol order from either Redwolf...
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Last post by TheLoneWolf
Mon Feb 10, 2020 6:27 pm
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4.5 cal airgun with high power in India
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MNA » Sat Feb 08, 2020 6:09 pm
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Hi,
I have 2 queries:
1) if there is any provision to have more than 20 Jule .177 air rifle? What needs to be done to do the things abiding law.
2)...
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Thanks for sharing valuable information.
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Last post by MNA
Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:18 pm
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Paper cutter is a deadly weapon- U/S 397 IPC
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StampMaster » Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:20 pm
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A recent judgement by Delhi HC had held a paper cutter as 'Deadly weapon' for committing robbery withh an attempt to cause death.
Justice Vibhu...
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An old saying goes 'the law is an ass'. I don't mean to insult the law of the land, though, I want to.
By this logic, even punching and accidentally...
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Last post by Mr.Shome
Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:54 pm
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Fate of Weapon Post the Demise of license holder
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GurnaniM » Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:08 am
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Hi Everyone,
just a querry to help understand the legal clauses and process in place that guide the fate of the handgun or any licensed weapon post...
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Thanks Vineet ji!
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Last post by GurnaniM
Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:23 am
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PURPOSE OF UIN
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aadhaulya » Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:17 am
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I have spent a lot of time on Google to find out the purpose of providing a UIN to the arms license. There seems to be no information available...
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1. If a person has more than one license from more than one state a separate UID will probably be granted to each one, when compared to one another,...
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Last post by marksman
Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:03 pm
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Transfer of Gun from Father to Son and Journey Permit
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gkaymanam » Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:31 pm
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Hello - my father holds licenses for a 12 bore shotgun in Kerala and wish to transfer it to my name as he is over 75 years now. he has held this...
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Hi, I am looking for transferring a gun license owned by my father to me. My father is staying in home town in UP. I am staying in Bangalore. I am...
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Last post by manikmittal
Sat Jan 18, 2020 12:00 pm
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Impact of New Arms Amendment Act in Mumbai
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nbk3y7k » Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:21 pm
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Just checked with Mumbai CP office Arms department... It has been confirmed that no impact on number of weapons to existing arm license under Sports...
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Under Sports category you can acquire as many weapons as the authority may grant. For self protection maximum only 2. The 3rd has to be deposited (if...
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Last post by ASIF007
Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:45 am
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is telescope on rifle banned in india
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MDHASAN » Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:07 pm
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IS TELESCOPE ON RIFLE BANNED IN INDIA
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There is no official written rule as far as I know on riflescopes so it is right in between ......since gun shops sell them and people buy them...
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Last post by riflemarksman
Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:44 pm
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How to add one more weapon in the arms license
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ashokdgp » Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:26 pm
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I have my license for 1 revolver. My father also have his arms license. Now he is aged so he wants to surrender his license and gift me his revolver....
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I clearly remember the Minister of Home Affairs stating in the Parliament that any Licence holder can have 2 weapons - It may be 2 Hand guns . The...
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Last post by ASIF007
Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:54 pm
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Police requirements for arms license
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Biren » Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:27 pm
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Hi,
I applied for 2nd weapon licence and cops have asked me following documents:
- AADHAR Card
- PAN Card
- Hasiyat Pramaan patra
- Gun licence...
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For the 2nd weapon the documents required by the Arms Department were
Letter to Deputy Commissioner, Arms Department requesting for an Additional...
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Last post by ASIF007
Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:47 pm
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Sadly three weapons limit reduced to two.
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Vineet » Sat Dec 14, 2019 4:15 pm
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The arms (ammendment)2019.pdf
Officially three weapons limit reduced to two. Last date to deposit 3rd firearm is 12/12/2020.
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The arms (ammendment)2019.pdf
Officially three weapons limit reduced to two. Last date to deposit 3rd firearm is 12/12/2020.
There was a exemption...
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Last post by andy_65_in
Sun Dec 15, 2019 7:15 pm
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Arms amendment bill (2019) passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Soon to be Act
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dsingh » Mon Dec 09, 2019 8:34 pm
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New arms act has been passed in Lok sabha but with the provisions of 2 weapons per licence .But it is not enough we must demand more weapons as our...
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All of this real funny for me
3 weapon - 2 weapon - 1 weapon - GO!
Go - with gun laws in shit country for gun owners - looks like UK or Australia or...
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Last post by russianshooter3
Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:02 am
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NOC to sale
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JagatpalGill » Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:50 am
Can anyone tell me plz is it possible to get NOC to sale my uncle's weapons (i have power of attorney) as he is currently in canada and dose not want...
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Last post by JagatpalGill
Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:50 am
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A Query from a legal perspective
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Mr.Shome » Thu Dec 05, 2019 11:37 pm
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Dear All,
As per the current Arms Act of one of the greatest (questionable) democracies in the world, a .22 Air Rifle is considered a firearm and an...
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Finally, you seem to understand the issue
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Last post by Mr.Shome
Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:16 am
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Query regarding empty shotshells
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Sam Kunal » Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:56 pm
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I wanted to know about the laws regarding transporting empty 12 bore shells. My uncle had many empties in his closet but the manager is hesistant in...
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I think we cant fire empty rifle shells....
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Last post by alwinthomas
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:10 pm
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Can I carry a blank gun in india if I have NOC?
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Amit babal » Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:43 pm
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Can I carry a blank gun in india if I have NOC?
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The NOC he is referring to is that before Arms rules 2016, dealers used to issue a letter on their letter head mentioning that the particular weapon...
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Last post by Vineet
Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:59 pm
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Last post by russianshooter3
Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:13 pm
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Last post by nbk3y7k
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:04 am
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Last post by Jr.
Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:42 pm
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Bringing Hatsan .177 airrifle from Turkey
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Jassim313 » Fri Mar 01, 2019 10:58 pm
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My brother is planning to bring a Hatsan .177 calibre air rifle (without scope) from Turkey next week , the gun will be carried in the luggage .Will...
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Now its landed in India? Post your experience
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Last post by Vishnu2017
Thu Oct 31, 2019 9:08 am
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New Arms Act and Airguns.
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GNV » Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:35 pm
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If the new proposed arms amendment as it is becomes law then what happens to the owners of 0.22 cal air guns ?. Do they automatically get a license...
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@shivaji dasgupta
what have you done with your air rifles as of now?
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Last post by fish999
Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:44 am
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Another potential source of trouble?
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Mr.Shome » Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:42 am
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Dear All,
Came across this news regarding a national-level shooter. I hope that this doesn't creates problems for others.
Regards,
PShome
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Dear All,
Came across this news regarding a national-level shooter. I hope that this doesn't creates problems for others.
Regards,
PShome...
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Last post by russianshooter3
Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:31 pm
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Home Ministry Seeking to Amend Arms Act
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mundaire » Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:40 pm
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Centre seeks states’ advice onc riminal justice system revamp
In a letter written to Rajasthan and other state governments, a copy of which was seen...
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Hello all,
Have not heard from NAGRI for some time now! I know that the efforts of the members of NAGRI and IFG and many others have resulted in...
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Last post by Anand
Sun Oct 20, 2019 10:52 pm
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had anyone been granted area extension of arms license in punjab?
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Kistenze » Fri Dec 21, 2018 3:51 pm
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Hi
my queriers are as under
1 . have any one been granted area extension of arms license in punjab ? if yes what the procedure
2. i am holding...
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Well , I too wanted to extend the jurisdiction of my arms license and got my file completed to be submitted at Suwidha Center at my home District....
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Last post by Reddick
Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:14 am
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ALL INDIA LICENSE
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mavshot » Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:36 pm
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Hello folks,
I am from Punjab.just got my All India license.
it has been a great read all the topics here and just about anything i can think of has...
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Okay , Thank you very much for your support :)
I will positively follow the procedure till it got granted.
Rest depends on my efforts too :D
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Last post by Reddick
Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:11 pm
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New arms rule and transfer to legal heirs
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tonygunlover » Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:46 pm
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Dear all,
My late father had two guns a 0.22 savage and a double barrel 12 ga for more than 30 years. After this death I submitted both the guns at...
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Thanks for your suggestion but the local licensing authority is not ready to accept.. They are suggesting to apply for a new license for another...
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:16 pm
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Query about online retail of air guns
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Shootingequipments » Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:03 pm
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Selling and purchasing of AIR PISTOLS/RIFLES and other shooting accessories in online market, legal in India or not ???
Please suggest me as this is...
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Selling and purchasing of AIR PISTOLS/RIFLES and other shooting accessories in online market, legal in India or not ???
Please suggest me as this is...
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Last post by Aishgupta
Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:10 pm
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Additional license for Aspiring Shooter
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amitganpule » Sat Sep 21, 2019 12:07 pm
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Dear Friends,
I am an aspiring shooter from Gujarat. I already hold an arms license under protection category (Valid in Gujarat state).
I have...
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Topic split from the Arms Rules 2016 thread, request you not to hijack an unrelated thread in future.
On to your question. Per the Aspiring Shooter...
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Last post by mundaire
Sat Sep 21, 2019 3:57 pm
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Lost Firearm
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avi88 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:26 am
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Hello All Legal Eagal Gurus,
Just wondering, if one loses a licensed arm, what can be the consequences.
I understand, once 100% sure its stolen, an...
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As Marksman says, lodge a report ASAP and take it from there.
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Last post by mundaire
Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:56 pm
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PB Arms licence
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mavshot » Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:15 am
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Hello again folks,
I have a NPB licence. I am going to apply for a PB licence. My question is will my present NPB licence be converted to PB or would...
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Can you point me towards Dealers having license to sell PB Arms in South India? Thanks
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Last post by OneWildlifer
Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:19 am
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Usage of Blank Firearms for Film-making Purposes?
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Agnikul » Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:36 am
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Hello,
I'm currently working on a story involving military & police elements which, once moves to production would ideally require the on-location...
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No worries, just wish I had more positive news to convey. :(
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Last post by mundaire
Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:41 pm
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