Addition of weapons fracas
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 7:57 pm
I have a sorry tale to tell you all.
I had taken part in the recently concluded big bore mavalankars and came 16th in the 300 m prone.
Went on to the nationals and scored 468/600 in the 300 m prone. Was also a part of the delhi team.
I now wanted to apply for a big bore weapon so that i could buy one and then practise with it and shoot mqs in the next nationals.
Also had applied for a .22lr rifle on the basis of my life membership of nrai and dsra.
Today i went to the arms licensing branch and upon showing them my application, the application went as follows:
Idiot at the counter: we will not be issuing you with any additions
Me: why is that sir?
Idiot: you are not a renowned shot
Me: but i am a national level shooter, you can see the participation certificates and score cards attached.
Idiot: do you have a reccomendation letter from nrai.
Me: yes, please see all the attached documents.
Idiot: ok, but i need a complete photocopy of your arms license.
Me: the requirement is for the first page and the page showing the validity and number of licenses.
Idiot: we can only give you license for .22lr, and not on basis of membership of nrai, thats only when you already have 3 firearms.
Me: but as per section...
Idiot: dont teach me the sections of the arms act.
Me: ok, now what do i do?
Idiot: you can submit the license, put your phone number down, but dont expect much.
I then go and ask to meet the acp, licensing.
At his office, they direct me to meet acp, arms and explosives.
The acp, a&e, was kind enough to take my file and accept it. However he was also non committal about the process. Whether it will happen or not, when to expect a reply, nothing.
However, i have hears that he is a decent man and can only hope that he sees merit in my case.
I came out and filled up a feedback form for the idiot at the counter.
And i am now readying myself for further legal action too, just in case the wind doesnt blow in my favour.
I had taken part in the recently concluded big bore mavalankars and came 16th in the 300 m prone.
Went on to the nationals and scored 468/600 in the 300 m prone. Was also a part of the delhi team.
I now wanted to apply for a big bore weapon so that i could buy one and then practise with it and shoot mqs in the next nationals.
Also had applied for a .22lr rifle on the basis of my life membership of nrai and dsra.
Today i went to the arms licensing branch and upon showing them my application, the application went as follows:
Idiot at the counter: we will not be issuing you with any additions
Me: why is that sir?
Idiot: you are not a renowned shot
Me: but i am a national level shooter, you can see the participation certificates and score cards attached.
Idiot: do you have a reccomendation letter from nrai.
Me: yes, please see all the attached documents.
Idiot: ok, but i need a complete photocopy of your arms license.
Me: the requirement is for the first page and the page showing the validity and number of licenses.
Idiot: we can only give you license for .22lr, and not on basis of membership of nrai, thats only when you already have 3 firearms.
Me: but as per section...
Idiot: dont teach me the sections of the arms act.
Me: ok, now what do i do?
Idiot: you can submit the license, put your phone number down, but dont expect much.
I then go and ask to meet the acp, licensing.
At his office, they direct me to meet acp, arms and explosives.
The acp, a&e, was kind enough to take my file and accept it. However he was also non committal about the process. Whether it will happen or not, when to expect a reply, nothing.
However, i have hears that he is a decent man and can only hope that he sees merit in my case.
I came out and filled up a feedback form for the idiot at the counter.
And i am now readying myself for further legal action too, just in case the wind doesnt blow in my favour.
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