Procedure to buy Handgun from US?

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ashv99
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Procedure to buy Handgun from US?

Post by ashv99 » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:12 pm

I am Indian and wants to buy smith & sesson, revolver.
Unfortunately no dealer in India. I have buy from outside India.
Whats the procedure in India to import such handguns?
Please let me know.

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Re: Procedure to buy Handgun from US?

Post by boris » Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:14 pm

import is banned in india since 1986,all imported arms here are ones before 1986 so look for one here in india. cost maybe 3 lakhs upward.
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Re: Procedure to buy Handgun from US?

Post by to_saptarshi » Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:54 pm

You can import a Firearms under two condition

1. Being a renowned shot , and obtain a import license for your own pesonal use in target shooting category.

2. As a NRI , while returning to india , under Transfer of Residence category one NPB fireamrs are allowed to import with maximum of 50 rounds ammunition

Apart from above two you cannot import any firearms from abroad.
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