Applying for an Arms License in India

The legal aspects of owning, shooting, importing arms/ ammo and other related legal aspects as well as any other legal queries. Please note: This INCLUDES all arms licensing issues/ queries!
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Submission of form S1 training Certificate

Post by sjohn » Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:08 am

Dear Friends, i am apply for my arms license in hyderabad under the sports category as an aspiring shooter in small bore. Am i requried to submit the S1 form-training certificate along with my application or can i skip this as there is no notification issued by the government. Thank you for your response & support!

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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by Vikram » Sun Oct 07, 2018 2:21 am

I don't know whether it is mandatory. But, if you have it, stick it along. Cannot hurt your case. All the best.
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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by nagarifle » Sun Oct 07, 2018 7:45 am

go to your local office of firearms issuer and ask them or search through the forum
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if you say it can not be done, then you are right, for you, it can not be done.

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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by itsvivekpankaj » Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:51 pm

Hi,
I am now a 'renowned shot' in .22 50M Free Pistol. What I heard from many that the rules has changed for applying license under Sports Category.
Earlier, a person can own more than one weapon on one license and seems this rule has changed :(

Could someone from this group share a step-by-step about applying for a Arms license under Sports Category and also, what all weapon I can purchase under these license
Please note, I play from Karnataka and have completed my CRTC course
A detailed response one the above will be much appreciated!


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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by gwattal » Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:34 am

The Arms licencing law of India by adv Awadhesh kumar.


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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by TrinityX2 » Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:13 pm

Could someone please post an updated list of non prohibited bores in India? Also are we supposed to mention the calibre of the firearm (pistol in my case) when applying for licence (16b)?

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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by Vikram » Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:58 pm

All the restricted bores are mentioned in the new arms rules. Go to page 86 and 87 on this link for the list of
restricted bores. The rest are not restricted. When you apply, you apply either for an NPB or a PB license and the calibre will be entered upon the purchase of the firearm.
https://www.indiansforguns.com/Arms_Rul ... 0.2017.pdf
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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by TrinityX2 » Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:54 am

Vikram wrote:
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:58 pm
All the restricted bores are mentioned in the new arms rules. Go to page 86 and 87 on this link for the list of
restricted bores. The rest are not restricted. When you apply, you apply either for an NPB or a PB license and the calibre will be entered upon the purchase of the firearm.
https://www.indiansforguns.com/Arms_Rul ... 0.2017.pdf
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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by partheus » Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:28 pm

itsvivekpankaj wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:51 pm
Hi,
I am now a 'renowned shot' in .22 50M Free Pistol. What I heard from many that the rules has changed for applying license under Sports Category.
Earlier, a person can own more than one weapon on one license and seems this rule has changed :(

Could someone from this group share a step-by-step about applying for a Arms license under Sports Category and also, what all weapon I can purchase under these license
Please note, I play from Karnataka and have completed my CRTC course
A detailed response one the above will be much appreciated!


Kind Regards,
Vivek
Changed how? AFAIK the new rules benefit sports shooters. The total you can own if you're a renowned shot in one event is 10 firearms (8 sporting firearms and 2 you're entitled to as a citizen). If you become a renowned shot in more than one event then the total goes up to 14 firearms (12 sporting weapons and 2 you're entitled to as a citizen).

Do you mean sports shooters now need to apply for a fresh license for every weapon they purchase? In which case, will they get a new license book every time they buy a new gun?

Alternatively, the people you spoke to maybe referring to import permits and not buying/possession limits. Indeed, you can only import one weapon at a time. So, if you became a renowned shot in 50-meter free pistol, you can import one pistol right now. If you want to get another, then you will need to qualify as a renowned shot again next year. However, you can still purchase more pistols as a renowned shot within India.

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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by JBCO » Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:59 am

I have made this video on youtube on how to apply for an arms license online with reference to the arms act 1959 and arms rules 2016. This should help all of you to know about the provisions of the act that will strengthen your application

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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by Vikram » Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:18 pm

JBCO,

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing this here.
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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by JBCO » Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:02 am

Vikram wrote:
Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:18 pm
JBCO,

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing this here.
Thank you !!!!

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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by napam78 » Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:21 pm

Hi
I am looking to get a revolver license in Bangalore.
What is the best reply to "why I need a license?"
Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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Re: Applying for an Arms License in India

Post by rahulbdelhi » Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:06 pm

Self defense is a good enough reason. You might find the below thread useful :
https://www.indiansforguns.com/viewtopi ... 14&t=28422

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