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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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How to get Arms dealer license
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dada_yuvraj_13 » Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:55 am
The arms dealers has been granted a license after filling the Form XI, XII, XIII or XIV shall be issued a composite license in Form VIII for the gun...
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Last post by dada_yuvraj_13
Wed Feb 08, 2023 1:55 am
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Appeal against LA for rejecting license
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StampMaster » Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:31 am
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Hello IFGians,
Hoping you're all doing great.
A friends license application which was on hold for almost 4 years has been rejected in Oct 2019....
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Chapter IX - Appeals under Arms Act of the Arms Rules, 2016 sheds light on your query
I'm posting the relevant portion for your perusal-
CHAPTER...
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Last post by dada_yuvraj_13
Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:37 am
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NSP handguns
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target shooter » Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:18 pm
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Hi,
Can someone please tell, who all are authorized NSP handguns. And whom it can be transferred to. In one of the thread it was mentioned 'Armed...
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search my posts. I think someone wanted to sell Springfield bolt action M1903 rifle which he or his father got from Jabalpur army depot.
so i warned...
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Last post by Kittu
Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:19 pm
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Last post by hornet22
Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:40 pm
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Can i import Bow and arrow from USA without any license?
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warthog » Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:03 pm
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They ship the product with 80$ shipping fees and the foldable bow costs $200.
So is it allowed by customs?
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Yep. I Tried it. But not much of practice I have done. A friend of mine have one. I have tried with that only. Power is excellent but accuracy is not...
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Last post by Shivaji.Dasgupta
Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:35 pm
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Precihole NX100 Vs VX100
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Arun028 » Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:54 pm
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Hello
Which One Is Best To Buy?
Precihole VX100 Or NX100
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Im sure most people keep more than 25 cartridges and no police will check unless someone is caught during routine check.
We should not discuss or...
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Last post by Vineet
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:08 pm
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Importing 22lr pistol via Transfer of Residence
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archer » Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:10 pm
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Hi All,
I will be moving back to Bangalore from USA next month and am planning on importing my 22lr pistol that I have owned for 8 years. I will...
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So is it permissible to bring a gun bought in US to India. What are the conditions
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Last post by Mk621
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:43 pm
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I WANT TO TRANSFER MY ARMRS LICENCE TO MY SON
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JAGBIR » Sat Oct 22, 2022 5:59 pm
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I WANT TO TRANSFER MY ARMRS LICENCE TO MY SON DUE TO MY UNFIT HEALTH AND TOTALLY PARALYSIS. KINDLY GUIDE ME IN THIS REGARD. I SHALL BE HIGHLY...
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Your son will first acquire a licence and then only can your weapon be transferred to him..for which permission will be sought by you.
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Last post by andy_65_in
Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:50 pm
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Finally weapon allowed to be kept under Curio rule
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Vineet » Fri Oct 29, 2021 3:06 pm
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Weapon allowed to be kept under curio rule (without license) F0DBD99D-BB55-4FD5-AFEF-5DCA45BB4FCC.jpeg
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Any updates. how can I keep my weapon as curio without licence
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Last post by Mk621
Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:39 pm
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Old shotgun cartridges found
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bacchus » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:21 pm
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Hi,
My parents passed away just before COVID as a result of which I have not been able to clean up their house for almost 2 years (travel...
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i will take them.have capacity on license to buy trunks full of ammo.
msg me
How many cartridges are allowed on your liscence.
50k one time 1...
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Last post by Kittu
Sun Oct 23, 2022 7:33 am
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Last post by ashrafi1
Thu Oct 20, 2022 12:46 am
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Applying for the License
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WhoCantBeNamed » Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:43 pm
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Hello everyone, I am a resident of Meerut, UP, about to apply for an Arms License for first time for Handguns(revolver/Pistol) . Have obtained all...
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Hi
You can contact CAR headquarters Chamrajpet Mr.Imran +919902677866 or CAR North Mr.Harish +919019236450,
they have rifle training every few...
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Last post by ashrafi1
Thu Oct 20, 2022 12:45 am
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Training for renewals
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Eagle eye » Fri Sep 30, 2022 2:40 pm
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Hi. Can a our respected memberd confirm if training certificate in form S1
Is mandatory for renewal of arms licence
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U r in which state/district? And what is ur weapon
Haryana state.rule is same in all distts
i had 3 weapons now i have on my license
3006 rifle and...
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Last post by KDS991213
Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:07 pm
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Info regarding license renewal process in delhi after new arms act
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sagar_007 » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:59 am
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Hello folks, I just completed my renewal process for arms license in delhi so thought of sharing it here as i did not find much relevant info on the...
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Renewal is done for 5 years. 500/- per year per weapon. so 2500/- for 5 years renewal.
Hope this helps
Nayyar has answered it correctly.
Given...
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:53 pm
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MHA Circular dated 31-05-2022 on 22 rifle for club members
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mundaire » Thu Jun 16, 2022 12:16 pm
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Please see the attached circular from MHA, sent to Addl. Chief Secretary (home), all states and UTs. Effectively this orders them not to give members...
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The Delhi High Court ruled against the plaintiff (and in favour of the government).
There is another litigation pending in the Punjab & Haryana High...
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:56 pm
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AIV under family heirloom
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Roland » Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:15 am
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Hello dear members,
Would anyone throw some light on the subject whether AIV continues under family heirloom or is it considered a new license and...
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The AIV would not continue by default in heirloom or inheritance case. You will be granted local (district/city wide) validity and will have to...
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Last post by vaibhavyadav
Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:12 pm
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Paintball gun/marker to india in checked luggage
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youtel2015 » Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:26 am
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Hi guys, I am going to india soon and im a former NRI but have an OCI visa as im now a naturalized US citizen and I want to take a paintball...
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Man, this is very insightful! Thank you for details and giving us hope. I know it’s been several years but if you are still around would love to know...
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Last post by 12ka4
Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:02 am
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Ammunition Issuance system For Smart Card Licences
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mbsolan » Tue Jul 19, 2022 11:36 am
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Delhi Police Licencing has started issuing Smart Card Arms Licences to Licence Holders of Delhi. (See attachment)
A new ammunition issuance system...
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Yes, certainly it’s an issue currently for those who hold card based license from Delhi and are looking to purchase ammunition from other states...
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Last post by vaibhavyadav
Sun Sep 18, 2022 6:59 pm
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REMOVING CURIOS FROM GUN LICENSE
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sherkhaan09 » Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:16 pm
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Arms Amendment Rules 2020 states that weapons over 50 years old can be held without License.
If we have three weapons on our license and one or more...
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Any update on how to get curio conversion, i have a 1944 gun. Want to keep it as curio. Pls help
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Last post by Mk621
Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:15 am
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Holland & holland shotgun
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Jassim313 » Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:07 pm
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My friend owns a late 1800’s Holland and holland 12 gauge shotgun which was gifted to his great grandfather by his British employer. Can he register...
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Hi Jassim313,
Kindly post photos of the 12 Bore.
Is it a Black Powder Gun.
If so, then there is no option but to register as a Curio.
Reloading is...
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Last post by Jr.
Wed Jun 29, 2022 9:45 am
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Hollow point. Is it legal to own hollow point bullets?
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CPSTyagi » Thu May 14, 2015 1:24 am
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Hello again. I acquired hollow point ammunition for my pistol. As I am a first time weapon owner, I would like to know if someone could conclusively...
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Right on Timmy,
I have a gun nut friend in New Jersey and learned all this from him.They are strict about handguns in particular and wouldn't allow...
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Last post by timmy
Fri May 20, 2022 11:43 am
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How to dispose gun licence.
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hiteshrawat247 » Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:21 am
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Hi, My father is having a gun license for his double bore for the past 15 years in uttarakhand. Now he is unable to manage this gun due to his old...
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:agree:
First take permission to sell the gun and then sell the gun. Next is to get the license cancelled if you want or leave it as it is as a...
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Last post by PRINCESIDHU007
Mon May 02, 2022 1:51 pm
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Who prepares the arms licences file in Ludhiana?
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dssyan52 » Sat Mar 26, 2022 7:47 pm
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Who prepares the arms licences file in Ludhiana?
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I don’t know what you mean by ‘prepares’. The first step is to give application to DC/ Commissioner mentioning reason why you want arms license. If...
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Last post by Vineet
Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:31 pm
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Last post by revolver
Thu Mar 17, 2022 11:37 pm
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Changing the calibre of the weapon in licence
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thomkola » Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:41 pm
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Dear Friends,
I have a 14 year old All India valid gun license for 12 Bore gun . I would like to sell this weapon and buy a .32 revolver. May I...
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I am from Uttar Pradesh sir...
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Last post by pokhar
Sat Mar 05, 2022 4:43 pm
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Winchester Lever action 1895 model gun
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goraya » Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:08 am
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Hello all
This is Bhupinder from Patiala, my father owns this winchester lever action 1895 model gun which is kept very good, I need to restore...
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I Have than Winchester 1895 in the family back in Himachal we had few orignal rounds left in India i am now in Usa and in process of acquiring...
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Last post by Tapinderk
Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:23 am
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Anyone here affected by the Delhi Police order on 22 rifles?
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mundaire » Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:53 pm
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Which has, in one swift move, removed the exemption granted to members of NRAI / other recognised associations/ clubs in regards to keeping an extra...
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Many cities have allowed 22 Rifle as a third weapon if you are NRAI or any rifle association member but in Delhi they have not allowed.
I recently...
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Last post by Nayyar
Mon Feb 21, 2022 5:58 pm
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Last post by mundaire
Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:54 pm
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TR on student...(Success story updated)
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surajshuresh » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:16 am
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Hello guys i just want to know if Transfer of Residence is applicable for student visa. As i am Sydney for the past 2 years and i will here for...
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hi suraj, firstly thanks for the very informative post.
can you please add more details around customs duty (154%) like how much did you pay for...
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Last post by dinakar2802
Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:36 am
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Last post by 4X4
Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:28 pm
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Jharkhand High Court Orders grant of license
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mundaire » Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:46 pm
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And rubbishes requirement for proving grave and imminent threat as any sort of requirement. See the attached order.
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It's highly unusual for the court to order that a licence be issued.
Usually they tell the licensing authority to reconsider the application of the...
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Last post by ckkalyan
Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:17 am
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Importing a Non firing replica rile (AK) to India
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rahulraje » Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:17 pm
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Hi Team
My name is Rahul Raje. I work in the IT industry and live in Pune, Maharashtra. I've recently discovered my interest in working on my...
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I don't have the contact details.. may be the video blogger can help, the bloggers email is there in the about section his channel.
try going...
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Last post by Shivakr
Wed Dec 15, 2021 2:15 pm
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Third weapon in a licence
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brajesh » Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:07 pm
Can any one guide me regarding getting a third weapon a .22 rifle. I have heard that if you are a member of a rifle club you can keep a .22 rifle
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Last post by brajesh
Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:07 pm
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Last post by rahulbdelhi
Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:32 pm
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Arms licensing case: CBI searches 41 places in J&K, Delhi and M.P
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revolver » Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:02 am
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Just thought of sharing this with fellow IFGians, pertaining to Arms Licenses issued in JnK.
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The case shows that there is a long pent-up demand for weapons among the public which has found an outlet. It seems rather premature for us to...
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:33 pm
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License holder moving abroad.
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andy_d » Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:50 am
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To all the respected members of gun community,
I have a question I am holder of firearms license in Gujarat, wondering if I can appoint my mother to...
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For how long are you going ?
If nothing works out then you can renew after returning back. Late renew with genuine reasoning is ok.
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Last post by Vineet
Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:42 pm
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Customs Notice for importing rifle scope.
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Bhaskara » Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:35 pm
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Hello everyone! My first post and I wanted some advice since I am very new to shooting.
In October I ordered a rifle scope from AliExpress for my...
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so did you receive your scope or is it still with the customs
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Last post by craigfernandez20
Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:39 pm
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NEW RULE FOR CROP PROTECTION
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mbsolan » Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:14 pm
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New applicants of arms licence (crop protection form V) in the state of Himachal Pradesh need to submit new document:-
‘No Objection certificate...
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Our friend goodboy_ mentor has come back after a long time . Hope the discussions will be fruitful and aimed solely at RKBA and related matters .
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Last post by Woods
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:04 pm
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Strange decision by Delhi Police
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Vineet » Tue Aug 31, 2021 6:32 pm
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In almost all the states, NRAI members are allowed to keep 3rd weapon as .22 rifle but New Delhi has decided not to allow this. Quite strange...
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Rule 37 (includes Rule 37 (3) & (4) ) applies to Sport shooting association..
And the rule is same for individual and association as one...
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Last post by StampMaster
Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:43 am
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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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Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:44 pm
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