Request Procedure to Import a Weapon

[nagarifle]

we are drifting from the original post of can a frangi bring a firearm on TR? as per the customs rules which i just read. yes they can provided they have it for one year or more and have an Indian licence of the bore which is being imported.

Now obtaining a Indian licence is as easy or as difficult. here everyone is in the same boat.

[grewal]

What I feel of this situation here is that the person coming from foreign country should definitely get a dual citizenship which is very much available to Indian American citizens . In this why many hurdles will be sorted out and getting an arms license from local authority will get more easy than otherwise. And Ravineet being in armed forces you can use your influence upon the local authorities to ease up the licensing process .

[goodboy_mentor]

What I feel of this situation here is that the person coming from foreign country should definitely get a dual citizenship which is very much available to Indian American citizens

It is not possible to get dual citizenship in India. It is forbidden by Article 9 of Constitution of India.

9. No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of article 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of article 6 or article 8, if he has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign State.

Probably you are referring to Overseas Citizen of India card. It does not confer Indian citizenship but is just a kind of long term visa with a misleading name. Government of India wanted investments to be done in India, by the people of Indian origin who had obtained citizenship of foreign countries. A name like "Overseas Citizen of India" creates an impression that dual citizenship of India is being provided, so that people of Indian origin come to India and invest their money.

[shooter]

What I feel of this situation here is that the person coming from foreign country should definitely get a dual citizenship which is very much available to Indian American citizens

It is not possible to get dual citizenship in India. It is forbidden by Article 9 of Constitution of India.

9. No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of article 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of article 6 or article 8, if he has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign State.

Probably you are referring to Overseas Citizen of India card. It does not confer Indian citizenship but is just a kind of long term visa with a misleading name. Government of India wanted investments to be done in India, by the people of Indian origin who had obtained citizenship of foreign countries. A name like "Overseas Citizen of India" creates an impression that dual citizenship of India is being provided, so that people of Indian origin come to India and invest their money.

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[nagarifle]

What I feel of this situation here is that the person coming from foreign country should definitely get a dual citizenship which is very much available to Indian American citizens

It is not possible to get dual citizenship in India. It is forbidden by Article 9 of Constitution of India.

9. No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of article 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of article 6 or article 8, if he has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of any foreign State.

Probably you are referring to Overseas Citizen of India card. It does not confer Indian citizenship but is just a kind of long term visa with a misleading name. Government of India wanted investments to be done in India, by the people of Indian origin who had obtained citizenship of foreign countries. A name like "Overseas Citizen of India" creates an impression that dual citizenship of India is being provided, so that people of Indian origin come to India and invest their money.

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[grewal]

goodboy_mentor Shooter Naga

[nagarifle]

goodboy_mentor Shooter Naga

law is the law is the law is the law is the law.

duel citizens in every country have two passports, one for each country.they can enter either country using that country passport. would you not agree? in india its a long time visa, without it and with the passport together one can not enter india. thus its not duel in any way.

[grewal]

law is the law is the law is the law is the law.

Law is not law when it for inlaws, cause inlaws are inlaws .

[nagarifle]

law is the law is the law is the law is the law.

Law is not law when it for inlaws, cause inlaws are inlaws .

inlaws outlaws sub chalta hai

[Indians4Guns]

or a person who is doing a TR, who has owned the firearm for 1 year or more.(keep receipt) can if one has Indian licence for the same or obtains one can bring one firearm with them.

You no longer have to stay in India for at least 1 year in order to obtain TR.

http://transferofresidence.com/eligibil ... ravel.html

-- Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:42 pm --

My father is a US citizen. He bought a Desert Eagle in US last year. Now he is planning to shift to India. Presently he doesnt have dual citizenship.

Gun licenses in India are not issued on the basis of the citizenship. They are solely issued to the residents of India. As father is returning back to India, he should get transfer of residency. That way, he can bring only one Non Prohibited bore gun to India along with 50 cartridges.

Now he no longer has to stay in India in order to obtain TR. What can be done is that, when your father arrives in India, the customs will take his weapon and bullets, and will give receipt of such. Once that, your father will have to apply for gun license via District Magistrate's office. As with any Indian Gov. related, it will take time and few runs to his office, but it is definitely not impossible. Once you get the license, you can go to custom's office and show them your license and they will basically give your father his gun back. When customs take away your gun upon arrival, they will tell you where you can obtain it from once your license is issued.

As with any Gov. related work, people with political connection can get the ball rolling faster.

[nagarifle]

or a person who is doing a TR, who has owned the firearm for 1 year or more.(keep receipt) can if one has Indian licence for the same or obtains one can bring one firearm with them.

You no longer have to stay in India for at least 1 year in order to obtain TR.

http://transferofresidence.com/eligibil ... ravel.html

let me say this that one should search the whole post to see the link i have given. one can not quote what the non-government source may say, that does not hold any water, we have to look at the government source of information to come to a conclusion on the subject.

http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm go near the end of the page and you will find the official rules. not some forum info, so which do you think the customs will use?

Import of firearms is strictly prohibited.

- Import of Cartridges in excess of 50 is also prohibited.

However, in the case of persons transferring their residence (as per conditions specified in the rules) to India for a minimum period of one year, one firearm of permissible bore can be allowed to be imported subject to the conditions that:

[Indians4Guns]

However, in the case of persons transferring their residence (as per conditions specified in the rules) to India for a minimum period of one year.

It does say about one year but one year part of it is being referred to the minimum time period you're gonna be in India for. So, it is not mandatory for a person to live in India for minimum one year before taking up TR.

If you look at the second question,there is a note at the bottom that says the exact same.

http://mumbaicustoms3.gov.in/htmldocs/tr.htm

[nagarifle]

right one year with tr arms in India

at least 1+months years overseas before coming to India on TR

[Indians4Guns]

right one year with tr arms in India

at least 1+months years overseas before coming to India on TR

It is a fake hope. Like it is gonna matter much in getting the license.