Importing airguns into India

[TenX]

Hey Tenx...... thanks ... But do you know anyone in india who's got Condor ? And how's the availability of
pellets ...... locally or import all the time ?..... I will be landing at Bombay airport.... Any members gone through similar hassles at bombay airport ?

Availability of pellets, the imported ones, is surely a problem. Suggest you buy some (6-10 tins) of pellets and pack it in a suitcase other than the one with the rifle.
Here is one tip.. you could easily dismantle the metal and wood part of the rifle, and fit it together in one suitcase - make sure the suitcase is hard-shell types with the Airport-lock. Declare this when you board (during boarding pass). Stay confident, and most probably, everything should be fine. Next, when you land in Mumbai (or wherever), the hassles created is more person-specific than airport-specific. So, no one can say this airport or that one is better. In case you would have to 'discuss' getting the rifle with the customs guys, you should have your club membership, and copies of your passport and membership to hand over to them. Sometimes, it will be a breeze, sometimes a lil of a hassle (chocolate-eyed), and sometimes, it will have to go back all the way to the cop brass to verify that the rifle is a .177 and is a permit-able air rifle.
If you dont have an Indian club membership.. then its a big risk that you are taking..

[dev]

I hope that you are buying a pump incase you have to get a police verification done that it is an air rifle. They like to shoot it once to verify that is isn't a firearm. So make sure that it is tuned done to the legal limit. 550-600fps would be safe.

Dev

[europus2002]

Hmmmmm..... so Sumatra 2500 is out ??????? ...... I was thinking of getting both..... How about post/courier route with club membership ?...... Does anyone own Sumatra 2500 ? I saw someone shooting it at a local gun range & fell in love ....Mann !! That's a cannon ....@ full power ...... and 600fps at lowest setting...... But can't risk simply putting it on low level and expect them to not know..... Condor too has 13 settings . Is there anything as license for air rifle ? if so who would be eligible ? Condor i can get with MicroMeter tank or CO2 adapter and then scale it up..... what say ?

[mundaire]

Hmmmmm..... so Sumatra 2500 is out ??????? ...... I was thinking of getting both..... How about post/courier route with club membership ?...... Does anyone own Sumatra 2500 ? I saw someone shooting it at a local gun range & fell in love ....Mann !! That's a cannon ....@ full power ...... and 600fps at lowest setting...... But can't risk simply putting it on low level and expect them to not know..... Condor too has 13 settings . Is there anything as license for air rifle ? if so who would be eligible ? Condor i can get with MicroMeter tank or CO2 adapter and then scale it up..... what say ?

Try the following thread http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php ... 38&start=0

[europus2002]

Hi Mundaire , Thanks for the post . I PM'd the guy who started that forum . Hopefully will get some response. Will it help down powering the rifle before i get it ? Like valve timing so that power reduces ?

[mundaire]

Hi Mundaire , Thanks for the post . I PM'd the guy who started that forum . Hopefully will get some response. Will it help down powering the rifle before i get it ? Like valve timing so that power reduces ?

If you power it down to levels that ensure that they (power levels) are within the limits set by the crude deal wood test, you would be on the right side of the law as all such airguns (which satisfy the deal wood test) are exempt from ALL provisions of the Arms Act. Check out the following thread http://www.indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2335

Of course if goes without saying that if you "power up" the airgun to exceed these power level limits you would be breaking the law, whether or not someone comes knocking on your door to check or not is immaterial. I personally would never suggest that anyone do something to break the law, however harmless/ minor the infraction may seem.

What you eventually decide to do is your own call....

Cheers!
Abhijeet

P.S. I may as well remind everyone that IFG has a zero tolerance policy towards any posts of an illegal nature - whether it is seeking advice on how to circumvent/ break existing laws, direct admissions of participating in an illegal act. etc. Everyone is therefore advised to think carefully about the content and tone of their posts, prior to posting here.

[europus2002]

Ok... thanks Abhijit .... well , the idea was to just power it down to safe limit and not power it up to break the law.... The reason i like Airforce condor is just it's one of a kind looks.... Looks like some special ops gun.... that's what i like...... I am ok to buy it in 0.177" and get it powered down to satisfy deal wood test.... The reason i was asking again is that one member else where in the forum mentioned that Airforce condor requires license..... I better check with customs directly..... That's what will give me the best idea..... Anyone knows # for Bombay customs ?

[sudhakardm]

Hi All

Presently I am in Germany on a official visit. I would like to know if I can buy an air gun. If any one has knowledge of local law, please help me. Secondly, since i am not travelling back to India, I may have to send thru any courier. will it be possilbe? or will I end up with the experience as mentioned in the forum?

Thanks
Sudhakar

[siddu_2u]

Thanks to all the experts & the members of IFG who took part in these 2 Topics ( Airgun import experiences - via personal baggage route & Importing airguns into India ) .
the information in both the forums baggage route & this one is great & very satisfying .
& this is a suggestion to the guys who have doubts about stuff , first go through the entire forum with out leaving any post . this will mostly clarify all your doubts & even if you are left with any , dont hesitate asking them & trust me you will get a very positive answer & a lot of respect in forum & in the website too . trust me this is from my experience . dont just be lazy & ask the questions directly , just go through them all . all it needs is some time & patience . & you should also remember you all anr thing , that peopel who are answering to your questions are also humans .
i was wondering in the begining that why were they so impatient , as i go through the threads i came to know how patient they actually are . they have answered almost each question in different ways for about 3 times or something .
again please pay some patience & go through all the posts before you decide to ask a question

thanks again guys read the entire forum & was very satisfied .

& as i have mentioned in another forum . i have asked my brother to bring me a Panther 34 . & also i am in the process over here , i have applied for a local club membership on my brothers name . expecting to get the card & the letter soon & will post them to my brother as soon as i get them . i think that will be enough from my side .
& will post you guys for any further doubts

Regards

Siddharth

[sudhakardm]

Hi

Thanks for your valuable suggestions. It is easy to make an advise to any one and it costs nothing. so people just do that. If some one can give a reply it is fine and if not, I have no regrets. But I dont need a page long free stuff - good for nothing

Thanks

[hamiclar01]

Hi

Thanks for your valuable suggestions. It is easy to make an advise to any one and it costs nothing. so people just do that. If some one can give a reply it is fine and if not, I have no regrets. But I dont need a page long free stuff - good for nothing

Thanks

having a moment, are we?

[dev]

What I find funny is that some people don't have the manners to be grateful for all the spadework done in the past.
No one is obligated to answer any query and so you can take your 'good for nothing' attitude and stuff it! Some people just can't seem to rise beyond basic selfishness.


Dev

[siddu_2u]

sudhakardm ,
its not at all about you . still i am sorry if you felt so . i have posted it only because i came across some people who were asking the questions again & again . i dont think any thing related to rules in Germany are there in the topic itself . so i dont think you should have ant reason to feel so .
& let me tell you one thing my friend . you are a Trainee my friend & i am just a Newbie . theres no reason for you to feel bad at all senior .

siddharth

[Sujay]

Hi

Thanks for your valuable suggestions. It is easy to make an advise to any one and it costs nothing. so people just do that. If some one can give a reply it is fine and if not, I have no regrets. But I dont need a page long free stuff - good for nothing

Thanks

First decide whether you need a 'reply' or a 'guarantee' ? Most replys' in this thread are practical experiences of members and not posted just for the heck of it. Additionally, members have gone through many web sites, legal handbooks etc before commenting on the subject. Additionally, members have invested considerable time in posting their actual experiences, taking snaps, answering subsequent queries etc. Consequently, many have benefited from these posts.If these efforts seem 'good for nothing to you', stick to your 'official business' and forget about airguns.

Your asking of the original idiotic question is an indication of you not having gone through the posts at all.

Anyway,to answer your question, Yes, people with sudhakardm id on IFG ( only) can courier airgun from Germany to India provided their FIL is AC, C & CE. Refer to page 923 of I & E Procedures 2008 Edition.

[sharad99088]

Hi,
i have read that in the last budget custom duty has been waived on .177 caliber air rifles.So i wanted my brother in USA to bring a Gamo air rifle. but i read that one need to have membership of National Rifle association or similar association to import even a air rifle. Is that true?

Please provide me some info regarding it here or via PM

thanks

Sharad