Do airguns now require a license?

[ebenezer]

This topic is scary and misguiding.
Ebenezer

[divyanshluthra]

it was ofcourse not my intention to cause hurt, although i have no idea what u meant about text speak, i merely sought assurance from fellow hobbyists on a topic which is often questioned, to say the least. Paranoia is infectious, agreed, but i believe it is like a two edged sword, and therefore must be dealt with. I would,although, as i am sure some others here would like to know why these state police websites have included air rifles/air guns(without any exceptions mentioned) in their areas of licenses given(links in the first thread); and would therefore ask others also on this forum to suggest possible reasons for the same.
yours sincerely
divyansh

[awini]

This topic is scary and misguiding.
Ebenezer

misleading perhaps, but nothing to be scared of,
wildlife or other ngos are not gods, they cant ban something because they believe people shoot birds, they have to come up with hard facts and figures of what and how many birds or animals were shot using airguns, and by who.
these things are just gimmicks and attention seeking publicity stunts by some politicians who hide under the garb of social and wildlife activists, and basically do very little.
i think there is another thread on this forum wherein a person went to court because he was denied a firearms licence, and the court ordered that it be granted. so forget about licences for regular airguns, and enjoy shooting

[ebenezer]

it was ofcourse not my intention to cause hurt, although i have no idea what u meant about text speak, i merely sought assurance from fellow hobbyists on a topic which is often questioned, to say the least. Paranoia is infectious, agreed, but i believe it is like a two edged sword, and therefore must be dealt with. I would,although, as i am sure some others here would like to know why these state police websites have included air rifles/air guns(without any exceptions mentioned) in their areas of licenses given(links in the first thread); and would therefore ask others also on this forum to suggest possible reasons for the same.
yours sincerely
divyansh

Dear Divyan,

You haven't caused any hurt to anyone. This forum doesn't encourage the use of text speak (ie, sms lingo). If you had gone through the forum rules you would have understood it. The information posted by you is not updated. After the judgment, the airgun manufacturers association in India and the NRAI filed appeals in the court and the order was stayed. The issue is now pending with the court. Mr. Girish Sharma, the owner of ISW airguns and a member of this forum, is a party to this. A favourable order is expected as the airgun manufacturers' association has put forth a strong argument supported by facts and figures. Not alone the police websites, even arms licences find a mention of this 'fee for airguns', but those are the airguns which fail the deal wood test, that is, very high-powered ones. So we need not worry about that. The subject of your topic is worded in such a way that it caused some flutter initially. If you need more information about this case, send a private message (pm) to Mr. Girish Sharma. He will certainly clear the air for you.
People for Animals (PFA) run by Smt. Maneka Gandhi had it on their website that airguns fell under the licensed category and anyone found selling airguns without licence could be jailed. They didn't mention that the issue is now in the court. They were pulled up for contempt of court and later issued an apology to the court for that, and for also calling parents who bought airguns for their kids, irresponsible.

Regards,
Ebenezer

[prakashbioc]

Sorry for the late reply but many thanks for all who cleared the cloud. Happy Plinking.

Prakash

[awini]

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People for Animals (PFA) run by Smt. Maneka Gandhi had it on their website that airguns fell under the licensed category and anyone found selling airguns without licence could be jailed. They didn't mention that the issue is now in the court. They were pulled up for contempt of court and later issued an apology to the court for that, and for also calling parents who bought airguns for their kids, irresponsible.

Regards,
Ebenezer

i don't agree with meneka gandhi,s methods of animal rights activism, its almost a fascist method that she and her organisation uses, and even the good work that they do comes to nought.
an example of her methods,
some years ago she used to do a column in the indian express on pet care, a person wrote in and asked her on how to go about getting an aquarium for his child, she answered in such an aggressive and sarcastic manner, as if the parent was the worst form of human life on earth! if you want to discourage something then you need to make the other person understand your point of view, you don't abuse them and put a gun on their head.
same with her vegetarianism, you have to see some of her statements, and to believe that they come from an educated person is quite hard.

[Subal das]

Maneka didi also promoting love of rats, but she don't know that every 5th farmer in the world work to feed rats. Another pretty thing is that just by breathing air in the place where some rat feces may be dropped any one can get CMV very dangerous kidney infection. We even don't know what amount of terminal renal failures in India attributed to CMV and rats. But number of young people waiting for kidney transplants quite scary.

Do we have Hunters Association of India, hunting is not totally banned yet.

[Big Daddy]

I'm catching on a bit late here...but i think if PFA want to get it right, they should start with a demand to band the sling (or catapult). More animals are hurt by those than a few irresponsible air gun owners who decide to take on animals.

A lisence for air rifle??? Of cource you need one if you are driving around with a air rifle (a driving license that is)

[girrish sharma]

Since a stay order is passed just after verdict of quashing GSR991 by Hon'ble Delhi High Court no licence is required for the air rifle which pass the test under GSR991 notification and powerful air rifle which cross the limit require a licence. Hope to get a favorable order from Delhi High Court at an early date in the best interest of shooting game.

Madam Maneka Gandhi has tried to malign air rifle and had to apolise in Delhi High Court for writing the article "LETHAL AIRGUN"
Girrish

[auram]

Menaka Didi has a few screw loose.......and nothing better to do than tease us....

[rraju2805]

listen ladies, and gents

1/ court can not make laws, they enforce the laws. Arms Act is an act of parliament not court.

2/ do not get your knickers in twist over nothing.

[girrish sharma]

Sud air rifle fall under arms act ?

[fantumfan2003]

NO....

Do you have any new information on this case ?

M.

Sud air rifle fall under arms act ?