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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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Please sign change.org petition and share far and wide
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mundaire » Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:44 pm
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RKBA
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Humble request to share as far and wide as possible.
Regards,
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being a lawyer myself, only one advice, signing online petitions does not work in our legal system and for a petition before any court current 'court...
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Last post by gurbirsinghdhillon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:35 pm
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Last post by pistolprince007
Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:36 pm
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New Arms Rules 2016 notified by Government of India!
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mundaire » Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:33 pm
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Please see the attachment (English version).
For those of you who are not members here you can directly click on to view/ download the file without...
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Hi.
Arms rules 2016 the complete act. Which publisher available. The book needs to give full details of each aspect mentioned
Rgds
You can...
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Last post by Vineet
Fri Nov 04, 2022 9:14 am
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Info regarding Arms Rules 2015 - Message from NAGRI
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mundaire » Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:38 pm
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Important information regarding Arms Rules 2015
Dear Friends,
We are writing to solicit your support in ensuring that the upcoming the ARMS RULES...
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This strategy could effectively amplify our voice and potentially create meaningful change. By utilizing digital platforms and social media, we can...
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Last post by Josephroy
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:25 pm
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Last post by andy_65_in
Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:27 pm
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Expected code of conduct - MODIFIED
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mundaire » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:27 pm
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Hi All,
Based on feedback from the membership, as well as much deliberations amongst the moderators here, we have decided to make some (rather...
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I have posted a few times, but no proper introduction. So, I am going to do that now with a set of pictures to boot! :)
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Last post by caracass77
Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:25 pm
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Can I buy my Dad's PA Shotgun?
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abijeet » Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:45 pm
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hi, i have made my gun license from punjab....my dad has iof pump action shot gun....since it is not made for civilians any more i wanted to no if i...
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Pump action gun is a civil weapon only.
But you will find it difficult to explain to authorites.
Only fully automatic guns are prohibited guns.
That...
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Last post by cottage cheese
Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:40 am
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joint ownership of arms
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nagarifle » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:01 pm
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hi
any idea what the Arms Act says about shri A and shri B having one firearm between the two of them? (not retainers)
in other words can two...
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:)
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Last post by cottage cheese
Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:25 pm
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Additional wepon AREA consideration
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PRITAM PATEL » Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:58 am
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Hi,
I am in urgent need of help from legal experties.
My case is as follows,
I had obtained a license for NPB revolver/pistol in 2002. It was...
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hi sir...
i have a similar story.i have my license for MP (.22lr).I have applied for increase in ammo quota & all india permit.Got similar replies...
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Last post by raj
Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:58 am
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Change of address on firearm license
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The Doc » Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:17 pm
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Gentlemen,
What is the procedure to be followed regarding change of address on firearm license , the city being the same only residential locality...
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Thanks Sanjay. Will there be a police verification again ?
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Last post by The Doc
Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:38 pm
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Last post by saahil
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:14 pm
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Import of Pistol Magazine
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cooljerry » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:37 pm
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Hi,
I have a llama .380 and i have been seeing various parts in the US. I would like to know if i can get a friend to carry a 7 round magazine,...
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Thanks Sanjay,
Have been to him already quoting a price of over 6000/=
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Last post by cooljerry
Mon May 25, 2009 8:17 am
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Is it mandatory to deposit weapons?
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.32 » Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:05 pm
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Hi shooters,
I'm from Punjab & have been reading in newspapers/media about Govt. orders asking Licensed weapons holders to deposit their arms with...
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@Olly, actually I was a little apprehensive in depositing weapon, as you never know, these people can change parts.
@Sanjay, local bureaucrats act...
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Last post by .32
Fri May 08, 2009 4:22 pm
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Where do i get licence to sell guns?
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neibulie » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:24 pm
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I wanna open a Gun Store but don't know where to get the permit. can someone please tell me where to get licence?
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You need to apply for an arms dealer license, IIRC there was a thread under the legal eagle forum (here) regarding this... Which is where I am moving...
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Last post by mundaire
Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:16 pm
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Affidavit for Direct purchase of Arms
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nm » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:10 pm
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Hi,
I was buying an arm directly from another arms licensee and didn't know what undertaking is required from the seller.
Made a sale affidavit...
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The stamp value is based on the transaction amount. I had used Rs. 20/- non-judicial stamp paper.
Nishant
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Last post by nm
Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:09 pm
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Last post by Ace_doc
Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:44 pm
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Not allowed to carry during model code of conduct period?
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amk » Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:22 pm
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Hi,
Learnt something new today from the local cops. During the period of the model code of conduct, we are not allowed to carry our guns unless we...
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well boys, this is how it happens in delhi..........
DCP licencing office has a list of regular & renouned shooters.
Before elections they circulate...
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Last post by amit888_2000
Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:33 pm
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Can a foreign national bring a knife into the country
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AAR » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:11 pm
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I am heading back to India soon and want to take a couple of knives along, nothing too large, the biggest being a 5 fixed blade. However I would like...
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Thanks for the input. I will provide an update of how things go once I get back to India.
AAR
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Last post by AAR
Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:04 am
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License for arms other than firearms
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by penpusher » Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:25 pm
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No license is required for arms other than firearms unless the Central Govt. issues a notification under Section 4 of the Arms Act, requiring these...
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Life preservers
is a short havey ended stick to be precise,
thats all folks
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Last post by nagarifle
Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:02 pm
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Last post by Vikram thiru
Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:05 pm
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License & import of high power air rifle
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tuktuk » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:12 pm
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Hi everybody,
Can knowledgeable members of IFG tell me if i got a license for a high power air rifle, can i import .22 cal or higher cal air rifle...
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Hi Tuktuk,
Any airgun which does not satisfy the deal wood test is not exempt from the provisions arms act and therefore considered as an arm...
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:49 am
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arms surrender challanged in mumbai high court
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casual shooter » Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:16 pm
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14/4/09 times of india mumbai edition.
MUMBAI: As the elections near, the Maharashtra government has asked residents to deposit their licensed arms...
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I fully agree with the view that present law is not affecting criminals, it is affecting law abiding citizens. Criminals & lunatics will ALWAY have...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:11 pm
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Importing riflescope into UK by post...
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R-Dhillon » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:52 pm
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Hey evuryone,
I was just about to order a 6-24X 50 mm illuminated recticle scope from Hong Kong(getting it quite cheap) into UK. Is it legally fine...
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why not just get a falcon menace 5-25x56 or 50 locally in england....
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Last post by simar
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:16 am
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License for M1 .30 carbine
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chaitu203 » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:44 pm
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hello we have a us carbine .30 rifle, i want to find out if i can get license for it because my grand father used to have license for it but he...
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Please don't take anything dealers tell you at face value, while there are honest dealers around - by and large arms dealers in India are a...
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Last post by mundaire
Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:58 pm
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Peculiar ammo quota question
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amk » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:05 pm
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Hi,
As some may know I had bought a .32 revolver earlier this year which I sold for a .22 pistol last month.
I had used up 80 cartridges of my...
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I shot all the .32 ammo so had none left. I guess there's nothing to endorse then? So one more in the quota starts all over again camp :lol:
I'm...
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Last post by amk
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:18 pm
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Taxidermy Exports from India...
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MoA » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:23 am
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Would it possible to export a fully documented big cat trophy from India.
Shot in the late 60's, completely over the board. All documentation in...
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Let alone export it you can't even sell it.But I am sure there is a way for the determined and the well informed.
:agree: :agree:
yupp, Mr....
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Last post by raj
Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:49 am
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:50 pm
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Arms act for Retainers...
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james » Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:59 pm
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In the event of death of licence holder , is retainer entitled to continue holding weapon legally , feedback on the subject is requested.Regards...
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So to answer the original question posed
In the event of death of licence holder , is retainer entitled to continue holding weapon legally ,...
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Last post by BJL
Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:16 pm
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arms license in form 6
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ani. m » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:24 pm
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hai, i got my license in form 6 for target practise, my photo adress name everything is clear but one gun dealer refused to give .22 catridges for...
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Anytime Jonah!
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Last post by rcdoma
Wed Mar 18, 2009 3:34 am
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Transfer OF Residence
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NNP » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:07 am
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Hi all,
I am currently in US ... have applied for a Firearm permit (should have it soon) ... and will buy a gun too in some time after putting in...
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Following link contains procedure to export firearms and ammunition from the US for nonimmigrant aliens:
According to ATF, nonimmigrants must use a...
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Last post by rcdoma
Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:48 am
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No wrong in killing in self-defence: SC
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by ai » Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:20 pm
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Interesting Judgement. (Courtesy- TOI)
No wrong in killing in self-defence: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that killing a...
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I wonder if they can counter-sue for all that rigmarole of 30 years. Would probably take another 30 years to settle anyway. Self defense is an...
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Last post by BJL
Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:59 pm
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NRI / NRE, people who already posses an arms liscense.
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sudesh » Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:53 am
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HI !!!
Is there any law for NRI / NRE, people who already posses an arms liscense before leaving India. And are able to come home only once or twice...
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i wanted to know, wether it is compulsory to surrender the license or one can surrender the wepon in the police station.
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Last post by sudesh
Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:02 am
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licence for rifel 30 06
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jaz » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:25 pm
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I, want to know that what will I, have to do for endorcing rifle 30 06 on my existing 12 bore license.
30 rifles is endorsed by local city...
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jaz,
Do you mean that you want to apply for a change of caliber ?
I believe that you at the moment have a permission to buy a 12 bore shotgun....
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Last post by The Doc
Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:03 am
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Good News for Bangalore
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diskaon » Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:16 pm
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Aiming high to arm themselves
By R Venkatesh,DH News Service,Bangalore:
The Civilian Rifle Training Course (CRTC) is aiming high. Nearly 72...
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Congratulations Ticky.
Ashok
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Last post by lazybones
Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:18 pm
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Empty cartridges
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sitar » Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:17 pm
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well i have lots of confusion regarding reloading
just wanted to know if buying empty cartidges is legal or not
because 1. you can only reload for...
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thankyou shahid bhai but what people do of empties, are they allways ment to use and through?
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Last post by sitar
Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:52 pm
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Importing a barrel for .22
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eternalme » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:25 am
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Hi,
One of my friend wants to try and import a .22 barrel for his BRNO, is this legally possible ?
Regards
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Restricted means - can be but with proper permission ?
Or forget about it can't be done at all.
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Last post by eternalme
Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:56 pm
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Can I import FN P90
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ssa1980 » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:24 am
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Hi there,
I was wondering if I can take FN P90 (Semi automatic) to India when I move on TR? Thank you.
The PS90 is the civilian legal version....
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SSA1980
You can if you have a license for a semi-auto rifle.Your chances of getting one are virtually nil unless you are the son of a Union...
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Last post by penpusher
Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:58 am
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is it legal to possess edged weapons in india (like swords)
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Bright » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:36 pm
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i am dead passionate about swords and other edged weapons. i would like to know if it is legal to possess them! kindly do share your knowledge...
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Thanks PenuPusher,
I used to think that the length was 3 inches.
Regards
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Last post by eternalme
Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:07 pm
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Last post by msandhu
Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:39 am
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Speargun in India
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Siam Spearo » Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:31 pm
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for the great website, it is such a headache trying to get info from the customs officials in India, I don;t know how you guys cope....
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Strap operated spear guns are ok in India, you can't use powered ones which uses gas.
the line throwers are ok as well and don't require a license.
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Last post by eternalme
Sat Feb 07, 2009 1:14 am
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Usage of a licensed weapon for practice purpose
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antismuggler » Tue Feb 03, 2009 10:59 am
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TenX thanks a lot for the referrals and I got my application form signed way back. However, Mr. Krishna has now said that KSRA is NOT accepting any...
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Hi Antismuggler!
I'm not a guru or anything of that sort, but as far as I know, there is no restrictions for using your weapon other than for self...
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Last post by Ticky
Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:13 pm
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Time between License Renewals reduced?!!??
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Anand » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:24 pm
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Hello all,
First a little history, in August 2007 I had submitted my dad's license for renewal (Due for September 2007 expiry), after it was renewed...
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gents get it in writing, that way they will do the right thing.
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Last post by nagarifle
Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:29 pm
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Time limit for registering new weapon after purchase.
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james » Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:02 pm
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As per arms act what is the maximum time limit of registering/ endosing arms in licence on purchase of new weapon. Feedback on the subject is...
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Hello James,
Here in Hyderabad I have heard that it is usually 3 months the first time, 3 months the second time and then 1 month(upto 3 times)....
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Last post by Anand
Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:59 pm
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Use of a weapon for self-defence
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ebenezer » Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:57 pm
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Hi all,
Want to know if a firearm endorsed as 'for target practice' in the licence could be used for self-defence. For instance, if a person who...
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I really don't know about the arms act and all its associated rules and regulations dodger.
AMK
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Last post by amk
Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:55 pm
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air travel with a shotgun
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colthead » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:13 am
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Dear Friends , I have to travel with a shotgun from delhi to mumbai , in view of the red alert in the country , I want to know which airlines permits...
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I dont think there should be any problem with travelling with your weapon by air if you have a valid license, carry permit and a NOC.
Try carrying...
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Last post by HydNawab
Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:56 pm
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Man arrested for firing air pistol!
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by ai » Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:33 pm
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The following occurred in Chandigarh. Any comments? :shock: :?
Youths fire in air, one arrested
Archit Watts
Chandigarh, January 11
Panic was...
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Does Punjab also have this problem like Haryana - of Wine shops remaining open till 1 AM and simply too many of them on every street ?
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Last post by shahid
Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:29 am
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ammo limit
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rao » Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:04 am
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hi there,
i am being issued my firearms (revolver/pistol) license shortly.i'll get it in maybe a day or two with validity in the state of Andhra...
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Hi Mack The Knife,raj-i ve got 2 all india arms licences issued from government of manipur.now who can increase the ammo limit on these licences-the...
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Last post by Risala
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:35 pm
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License Issuing and Use
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snIPer » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:51 pm
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Hi,
If one is granted a license for Sport say a 12 bore dbbl. can he carry it around - i mean covered up - to his farm or elsewhere within the legal...
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Prabath is right. Thats a good way to start. Also try your hand on Pistols, Trap @ Skeet too. You never know if you are a natural ace in any of them...
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Last post by TenX
Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:04 pm
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Buying automatic knives online
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dpk » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:50 am
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Are kalashnikov folding knives(automatic) available here in India. I am also looking for folding knives , anyone know where to find them, Im based @...
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Threads merged... members are requested to refrain from starting multiple threads on the same topic.
Cheers!
Abhijeet
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Last post by mundaire
Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:22 pm
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Minimum age for arms licence.
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ssshooter » Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:58 pm
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Dear all,
I am new to shooting and am right now shooting in the 10m air pistol event competitively.
I wouid also like to shoot in the .22 and .38...
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yup exactly ;) though I figured it was .38 as a friend of mine uses it.
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Last post by ssshooter
Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:43 am
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Transfering Dad's Gun
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mumbhai » Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:55 am
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Hi
My Dad owned a Semi Automatic Pistol .22 Bore beretta, made in 1973 since mid 1970's.
Unfortunately he passed away this year due to a Heart...
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Mumbhai
Dont give up and if possible seek legal help. These are your family heirlooms.
Best of luck
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Last post by Sakobav
Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:49 pm
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One handgun a month law
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Rottmeister » Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:00 pm
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A one-handgun a month law is designed to cut off the supply of guns to criminals by limiting handgun purchases...
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No point; it's just my curiosity whether the measure bore any fruit. If you have any info on it, pls share.
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Last post by Rottmeister
Fri Dec 26, 2008 3:18 pm
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Import of riflescope
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happyhunter » Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:26 pm
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Dear Messers , Please elaborate on the possibility of importing riflescope from ebay _ possible problems and pitfalls. Is there legal hassles & / or...
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Happyhunter,
This topic has already been covered here
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Last post by penpusher
Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:21 am
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travelling with a 45 inter state
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colthead » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:52 am
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Dear Friends ,
another doubt of mine that i request all to give their views on ,
if a person has a .45 on a npb licence as from mumbai and we get a...
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Dear Abhijeet
I know 2 Influential people from Mumbai who have licence for .45 - & they always travel inter-state with the 15 day travel permit. So...
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Last post by Shamsher
Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:57 pm
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is it necessary to carry original licence
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colthead » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:34 am
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Dear Friends , when we carry our hand gun with us is it necessary to always carry our original licence or is it ok to carry a xerox and if needed...
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dear friends ,
thankyou for enlightening me on this
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Last post by colthead
Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:54 am
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Wild Boar & Blue Bull - Declared Vermins
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perazzi » Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:48 pm
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One hears and reads about certain states like Punjab / Haryana / Himachal / Madhya Pradesh where wild boar and blue bull have been declared vermins...
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...by the time one is able to prove tht his crops are being destroyed by these animals,the next season crops gets harvested....
.. :) :)
... well...
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Last post by TenX
Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:07 am
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