Indians For Guns

razl wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 20, 2019 11:16 am

Dear All,

Any one here that can help me out with some info light on this please?

Sincerely,
Russel

Vikram wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:01 pm

Do explain what information you need.Also, please go through the earlier posts.

dev wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:07 pm

Bring the air pistol only if you have a rifle club membership. With all invoices. Customs will still make a big deal out of it. The airsoft may be treated as a real firearm if it is gas-powered. Actually it is no fun trying to bring these things in.

razl wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:57 am

Hi Everyone!!

This is my first technical post after my introduction post (viewtopic.php?f=24&t=27427).

So, I'm planning to visit India during the month of March-2020, landing in Chennai/Kerala (haven't decided on this yet). I would like to bring my Umarex Glock17 Gen4 .177 cal BB gun and/or my G&G G731 airsoft revolver along. Now, I haven't had any membership in a shooting/rifle club in India and I wish to get one in Chennai to practice my shooting and develop my interest and skill in the sport.

I went through quite a bunch of threads especially the thread on bringing an AR in the checked-in luggage. But I quite couldn't figure out what needed to be done for a handgun specifically in my case (since most discussion was around bringing in an AR).

I intend on declaring the air pistol, lock the trigger using a trigger lock, have it put into a hard case with the mag removed, not carry any pellets/ammo/CO2 canisters.

Now the question is, though I would let the customs people know of the gun, I still am a bit unclear on getting it released as I read that at times they release it after an NOC is signed from the commissioner's office and at times they still ask for a membership (which I do not have). The only shooting academy I know of in Chennai is 'Mission Academy of Shooting Sports'. I heard that is almost is impossible to get a membership in the Chennai Rifle Club. That said, I am planning to get a membership in Mission Academy to gain my skill in shooting (please do suggest me a place if you did know of it!).

I'd want to get things done the right way to avoid any issues or hassles that may arise due to the my negligence/being naive. May I request your guidance on this as it will help me understand and figure out the right way to get this done please.

Sincerely
Russel

gurbirsinghdhillon wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:27 pm

try reading my post, my wife had brought me a break barrel .177 gamo air rifle from usa this summers, she had no club membership, i had to go mety the custom people after a gap of 1 day and pay 100% duty and get it//

razl wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:10 pm

gurbirsinghdhillon wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:27 pm

try reading my post, my wife had brought me a break barrel .177 gamo air rifle from usa this summers, she had no club membership, i had to go mety the custom people after a gap of 1 day and pay 100% duty and get it//

Dear Sir,

Thanks so much for the response. In this case, I assume you would have had a membership in a club right which would have made it a bit more easier? isn't it?