Indians For Guns

Thought I share this article with you which show the attitude of Licensing Authorities in our state.

2002 Commonwealth Gold Medalist Mahavir Singh (he was with the Army marksmanship Unit, Mhow) has won 86 National Level medals, 12 International medals and has not been issued an Arms License by the Rajasthan State Government. His Application has been pending since 2009. He won the Standard Pistol Gold at the recently concluded National shooting Championship with a borrowed pistol.

http://epaper.patrika.com/78439/Rajasth ... #page/15/2 Link to Rajasthan Patrika article

So whats new in India? Half the shooters borrow guns precisely because the authorities don't 'grant' them a license.

Absolute shame.

It would be great for some interested rajasthan shooters to file an rti on the progress of the application!!

Would they give out info on someone else's application?

What a shame !

I appreciate the publisher for highlighting the issues.

But, everywhere it is mentioned that he wants license for weopen.
And that is the real problem, the ignorance and lack of understanding.
He wants license for firearms, more perticularly sporting firearm. To persue his sports.
He is not asking for 'WEOPEN' license.

Even a cricket bat and stumps can be a weopen. But thank God they dont require license ,in India right now.

Regards.

Safarigent wrote:It would be great for some interested rajasthan shooters to file an rti on the progress of the application!!

+1

Any updates?

Safarigent wrote:Any updates?

He did get his arms license & I am told he has imported under 'renowned shot' category, a Morini free pistol, Pardini .22LR standard & Pardini .32 center fire Pistol.