Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

[Atanu]

Hi davidj,

Try ebay, India and search for 'rifle scope' under all catagories. Restrictions or not, they seem to be selling these in bulks..and a good range too.

Can someone please throw some light on whether the restrictions on scopes have been withdrawn subsequently.

Atanu

I was planning to import a scope , but when i checked with dgft its listed as restericted item.
If you are really lucky they might sail through customs with 15% duty (pre 1996 structure)

[andy_65_in]

Im planning to import a marauder through my bro from usa.have sent him my scanned copies of my rifle club membership,dgft notfcn of free .177 cal airgun import ,copy of my rifle club certificate stating im their member.apart from all these he should also pack inside other documents like invoice of the airgun,the website printout ofthe airgun.im planning to get it by fedex. any other documents which i shopuld be sending across to him before the airgun is finally packed and couruiered.please suggest.thanks

[m24]

Do only FedEx. The documents you've mentioned are sufficient.

Regards

[miss_3006]

Hi davidj,

Try ebay, India and search for 'rifle scope' under all catagories. Restrictions or not, they seem to be selling these in bulks..and a good range too.

Can someone please throw some light on whether the restrictions on scopes have been withdrawn subsequently.

Atanu

Quite a few of these scopes r cheap knockoffs from China. I have had a bad experience with a Bushnell with would change POI everytime. Buy at ur own risk.....

[andy_65_in]

also folks should i also get the pump for the marauder alongwith the marauder in the same consignment or not-is it risky-what abt pellets also.can anyone provide a copy of the NOC stating .177 airgun is not a firearm

[amit888_2000]

pump & gun/rifle is not a problem, do not include pallets.......My personal experience is, if u include pallets ur whole consigment will get stuck with customs....

Now as per rule to import pallets u, being a renowned shot, u have to get import permit, from ministry of home affairs, which u will not get for more than 15,000 pallets = 30 tins of 500 pellets each....

)))cheers!!!

[andy_65_in]

ok amit but that mens one can only manage to import pellets in person only-am i right

[t20]

ok amit but that mens one can only manage to import pellets in person only-am i right

As per baggage rule, only 50 pellets/bullets (for them all same) are allowed under TR

[miss_3006]

ok amit but that mens one can only manage to import pellets in person only-am i right

As per baggage rule, only 50 pellets/bullets (for them all same) are allowed under TR

Pellets and bullets are not the same by any stretch of imagination. Please don't confuse members and don't propagate false information on the web to give people ideas.

[amit888_2000]

fellow, no connection between catridges & Pellets.......

In baggage, 4 tins per person is the rule, via import permit 15,000 pellets = 30 tins of 500 pellets each...

In regards to catridges only 50....So, no confusion, ok

ok amit but that mens one can only manage to import pellets in person only-am i right

yes, u r right, legally import only after permit......rest up to u...?, people get thru, u know, but its a risk ....

)))cheers!!!

[t20]

ok amit but that mens one can only manage to import pellets in person only-am i right

As per baggage rule, only 50 pellets/bullets (for them all same) are allowed under TR

Pellets and bullets are not the same by any stretch of imagination. Please don't confuse members and don't propagate false information on the web to give people ideas.

It hurt! Don't be emotional Miss.

[miss_3006]

fellow, no connection between catridges & Pellets.......

In baggage, 4 tins per person is the rule, via import permit 15,000 pellets = 30 tins of 500 pellets each...

Amit, can you point us to where you read this RULE? I don't think there is any rule which dictates 4 tins per person.

[amit888_2000]

I have written an RTI to customs & DGFT, for air pallets....
till date only customs has replied, where they say nothing for the cabin baggage, more over, answer to all the questions they have put is as per DGFT rules...

Now i am waiting for DGFT to reply, there reply time has also lapsed....so i am going for the appeal....

U will get answer to many unanswered questions....pls fallow the topic @ ... http://www.indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10636

Last but not the least....4-5 tins in ur baggage, will not be stopped....this is my belief....for which and for more like questions i have written RTI....pls be patient, i will get u +ve reply...

)))cheers!!!

[arpantani]

Okay my experience is if its a .177 air pistol that walks, talks and sqauks like a target pistol you are in no trouble. Customs will inspect it and politely send it to your house. Mine was for about $345, so I think they didn't even charge duty.
From which I infer that it is the same rule as when you travel overseas, your duty free limit on goodies is Rs.20,000.
I hope that clears the air for you. It is safe to import a.177 by post from what I know. If anyone has imported a.22 please report.


Regards,

Dev

Hi Dev,

I am not sure whether you are still here , but would you mind to share the link of the webstore from where you bought the air rifle. Really looking for one. Also do you have any idea whether Diana can send directly to India?

-- Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:39 am --

Hello everyone

yess....i am back with another good news....
got my rifle today....its .177 Gamo Whisper CSI Camo. ordered it from pyramydair.com on 27th of this month and it arrived today in excellent condition
now coming to the experience part :
1. ordered from pyramydair.com, paid using paypal
2. got a confirmation (computer generated) email from pyramydair(same day)
3. received tracking number via email(next morning)
4. on 30th got a call from fedex, guy on the phone asked for soft copies of my membership card, letter from shooting club, invoice of rifle, authorization letter(that said "i authorize FEDEX to act as my clearing agent...blah blah blah")
5. and finally got it today evening

Hi singhkuld,

Thats good news, can you please show me the gun on pyramydair.com, cant find it actually. Also did you had rifle club membership prior to buying this gun? Please let me know how to get that.

Arpan


@arun
i think spending another few thousand bucks on club membership will be a good option. and yes do get good info on from where you can get those CO2 powerlets in india.

regards
Kuldeep Singh

-- Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:49 am --

Hi friends,
I have ordered a air rifle Diana 460 magnum through Gunmark armoury,Pune.And paid the Diana company in advance the invoice price.The air rifle was despatched in june this year by airmail and the pune person gave me one Deutch post tracking no and asks me to trace it myself.I am unable to track the parcel.Can any body help me how to solve the issue.And also please let me know the easiest procedure to import through post.

Thanks&Regards,

Madwho

Hi Madwho,

Please let me know what price they gave you, I am also planning the same. Also do you need any Rifle club membership to get one?

Arpan

[ankitdashora]

Hi sir,

I am new on this forum and i want to import Air Pistol .177 to india.
Could you help me in following.i read the whole forum still confused appreciate if you could answer me..
1) which is the trusted website i can order air pistol?
2) does CO2 air pistol require License? I do not have any license.
3) what about custom clearing? Any additional documents. I am not member of any shooting or rifle club.
4) which model you personally suggest.

Appreciate for your favorable reply ...