Airgun import experiences - via post/ courier route

[tiwariarrun]

@Akshaik -Some research and self study could answer all your queries.

[Syed Shiraz Shah]

Hi Tiwariaarrun, correct me if I interpreted it wrong. You are saying that I can order a PCP/CO2 pistol and also ask the supplier to mention "muzzle loading firearm" on the invoice and packaging. But won't the customs cross-check it?

Regards,
Shiraz

[tiwariarrun]

Dear Shiraz- blank firers are banned.

[akshaik]

Sir ,
I understand someone wanting to make a profit , but a profit of 200 percent , over and above (Price + duty ) is totally unjustified and i strongly urge fellow IFGians to stop encouraging these ripoffs by buying from them. If there is anything we should do then it is to form a watchdog group to keep an eye on the ripoff customs officials , maybe even report names of officials who are habitual bribe takers and report them to the group so required action can be taken by use of RTI and other tools .

[ScoutSniper]

Yea! Overpriced imported airguns are crazy expensive!!!

I contacted a guy here in Delhi, who owns a shop selling personal defense equipment like tazers etc. and he had a 0.17 cal co2 pistol amongst other things.
I looked that up and it cost like $45 on Amazon.com and he was selling it here for INR 35,000/-!!!!!!

I was like WTH! For 35k you can bring in a proper 0.177cal air rifle via personal baggage!

[imtnzb]

On the Way back to India i went out to Dubai. i found one gun shop so i bought Walther domintor .22. At the Hyderabad Airport custom officer asked me couple of question and they cleared me. Price of the airgun was around 35 k but here i saw people are asking up to 1 lakh rs for it. which truly unfair.

[Kumarnishith]

On the Way back to India i went out to Dubai. i found one gun shop so i bought Walther domintor .22. At the Hyderabad Airport custom officer asked me couple of question and they cleared me. Price of the airgun was around 35 k but here i saw people are asking up to 1 lakh rs for it. which truly unfair.

Congrats imtnzb on your latest acquisition By the way did the custom officer charged any penalty, duty etc on your import? Also what all documents did you show them?

-Nishith

[vishal]

Hi Dev, i called Tim at Mac1 to place an order. he asked me to trasact over phone and not the web. This means i have to give him my card details over phone. Is it safe.. could you pls share your contact details, so that i could seek further advice from you in this regard. thanks.. vishal

[vishal]

Hi Dev, Would like to have a conversation with you. Let me know..

[dev]

Hi Vishal,

Pm sent. Yup Tim is trust worthy I had bought an airgun from him the same way.

Regards,

Dev

[vishal]

Thanks Dev for sharing details.. i have placed an order with Tim.

[ysbrar]

As mentioned by dev the duty comes to 35% on CIF(cost+freight+insurance). In my case the freight was included twice so i ended up payin 11k as duty . though i can claim it back but the process is far to tedious and time consuming.
dus anyone know where i can get imported pellets in delhi. bought some flat heads from rajiv sharma.
Any idea if i can carry my pistol in a domestic flight.

Rahul i want to know where you live because i think TNT delivers in big cities only

[snIPer]

Dear Shiraz- blank firers are banned.

I pretty sure that it is very much legal.
/S

[striker]

Hi Guys
Anybody imported .177 cal airgun via usps post Recently . In chennai Fpo are not allowing through post as they say airguns are firearm and firearm cannot be imported through post but can be done through cargo/courier .

[karanvir]

Hi!

Has anybody recently imported an .177 air gun or air pistol via DHL or Fedex?
I have already bought the gun and pistol and they are lying in Istanbul.
I need reference AWB numbers to prove to DHL or Fedex in Istanbul that the import is permissible etc.
I have already provided the DGFT notifications but we are still going around in circles.

I would appreciate any help and guidance.

Thanks in advance.

Karanvir