How to get Bangalore Police Verification certificate (PVC)

[Zenbon]

Tenx, You have a PM

[TenX]

Zenbon.. I have replied to the best of my knowledge. Please check.

...Thanks boss, I'd never have made it without you. ...

Not true. Hundreds of members have gone thru this process without knowing any of existing KSRA members... I guess everyone will eventually get something done, if they have to

[Risala]

Kudos! How i wish things could get this streamlined and proper at other state associations also.

It aint so bad in our parts,for membership to the DSRA or NRAI there is no police verification,just fill in the form,hand over the cheque and it's a done deal.
As a matter of fact the only time there is a verification by the police is when you apply for an arms lic or an existing licensee is selling a fire arm & that is also for free ,

Why does KSRA have it beats me,just doesnt make sense,I think they are the odd ones out nobody other association does it.

[yash3_great]

It aint so bad in our parts,for membership to the DSRA or NRAI there is no police verification,just fill in the form,hand over the cheque and it's a done deal.

Mine and other members' experiences have been otherwise. Both these people would give you all sorts of lame excuses to avoid giving you the form even. DSRA people came up with an excuse that they are out of forms, twice. Another neighboring state association demanded that i represent their state in a competition first, before they can make me a member.

[TenX]

I guess there is some glitch in every place..

Far as I know, the President of KSRA is always the DGP and the Commissioner if the Vice-President.

And as per the bye-laws formulated a long time ago, a police verified address was made mandatory to ensure certain safety mechanisms into the process. I dont know anything more, but dont actually have strong and valid points against this inclusion in the process ....

[Mo]

Tenx bro, I need some insight on this. I want to get the wheels turning for my membership. Don't know how its going to benefit me, cause I doubt whether I'll be using the facility much but I want to do my part to promote the sport.

Perhaps I will value this decision in future.

[TenX]

Please PM me what help you may need...

[lazybones]

Latest PVC Procedure
( as of this morning):

1) Carry with you - The PVC request form issued by the KSRA, and one Xerox copy of the same form.

2) Walk into the Commissioner's office (Infantry Road).

There is no parking inside the complex - 2 or 4 wheels (thanks for the warning Mack The Knife). For parking, drive past the C's Office, go past the first crossing, go past the second crossing, and park on the left hand side of Infantry Road (it's all one way).

3) Stop at the Information booth inside the C's Office (a booth to your left as soon as you enter the gate. Inform the constable inside of your mission and sign the entry register.

4) Exit the booth,turn left and walk up to the "Single window" section(it will be on your right, built into the main building)

5) Wait for your turn at Counter Number 2 and show them the KSRA "request for verification" form. They will direct you to the Inward section located next door (do not go directly to the Inward section)

6) Exit the single window section and enter the door adjacent to it - the Inward section is in there. The door is clearly marked "No Entry" so it's a good idea to stand at the door and ask for the inward section and enter when instructed to do so. This is the reason for Step 5.

7) Walk to the second table on the left (in an open alcove just before it opens into a large hall).

The officer ( at a table abutting the wall in the alcove) will take the KSRA form and the Xerox copy of it. He will stamp the Xerox copy and return it to you.
There is no charge whatsoever

If you have forgotten to xerox the Form: excuse yourself, exit the main gate and cross the road - there's a Xerox wallah almost directly opposite the main gate. Return to the Inward Section

9) For any enlightenment return to the single window section (Counter 2). they will politely tell you that:
a) You can go home now
b) The form will be dispatched to your local Thana that evening
c)That you will be paid a visit at home within a couple of days
d) that 5 days after Step 9-c) you can return to the Verification section (located round the corner of the building) with your stamped Xerox copy and collect your Final Verification.

10) Exit gracefully with your dignity intact. The entire process will take you about 5 minutes

Note: the staff at the Bangalore Police Commissioner's Office are incredibly polite and have high regard for the KSRA. It's a good idea to be well attired and soft spoken (I live in scruffy jeans and HiTecs these days ).

This was my experience this morning. I'd like this validated by one other person before declaring it a formal change to the procedure. Will the Newbie next in line please validate

Ashok

[Mack The Knife]

Glad to see you shook the ennui out of those bones.

Did Anand tell you about the month long ragging that all new entrants to K.S.R.A. have to undergo? For details please contact the RO.

[TenX]

Thanks for an excellent orientation Ashok.
As soon as another person validates this process, I will update at the KSRA website as well

[Mo]

Thanks for the details guys!

Tenx, I was thinking along the lines of an escort (no pun intended) to and from the office.

[TenX]

...Tenx, I was thinking along the lines of an escort (no pun intended) to and from the office.

... I will have my Limo serviced too, ready to pick you up...

Would a mini-skirt attire be desired

[Mo]

Sure. But do shave your legs.

[lazybones]

Thanks TenX. I'm still terrified that the local constabulary will show up at the door making inquiries about "the new Ration Card" I've applied for

Mack The Knife: why does your have me quaking in my boots ? What sinister rigors have you planned for us Newbies ?
Is there a 5 mtrs chucking range, at KSRA, with Newbies as targets and rotten fruit and veggies as regulation ammo ?

Mo/Inder/Zenbon/AntiSmuggler: I suggest us Newbies hang together - otherwise H.E. the Nabob will have us hanged separately

Ashok

[Mo]

I suggest us Newbies hang together - otherwise H.E. the Nabob will have us hanged separately

Nah, dont worry about it. He's got canboy for all that!