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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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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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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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I wish become a ace shooter for my country
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Bijoy » Thu May 20, 2010 4:31 pm
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I need a legal eagle for my dream.
how could i get licensed for 9mm pistol for sself defence
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You got to make up your mind buddy, ace shooter means start with airpistols, work your way up, 22 and so on.
if you need a legal eagle, try kolkata...
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Last post by eljefe
Thu May 20, 2010 4:38 pm
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Not Depositing NSC for a Pistol License in UP
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abs_143 » Mon May 17, 2010 4:28 pm
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I have applied for an arms license in UP. My file file has been put up by the concerned DM. Now the asla babu is asking me to show him an NSC worth...
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A query has been posted at Let us also see what is the opinion of lawyers.
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Mon May 17, 2010 8:54 pm
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record of ammunition used
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ganeshnayak » Fri May 14, 2010 3:49 pm
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Is it true that a new rule has been passed that one needs to keep and submit records of when and where your ammunition was fired while purchasing...
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When is it applicable from?
Does it mean if I go to buy my catridges tomorrow, I would have to provide the details?
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Last post by ganeshnayak
Fri May 14, 2010 7:27 pm
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Is it legal to import a crossbow?
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Brian » Sat May 08, 2010 3:40 pm
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I want to import a crossbow to India. The company selling it says its legal but I am having difficulty finding evidence of this to confirm it....
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Thanks for the advice - much appreciated.
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Last post by Brian
Mon May 10, 2010 2:30 am
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Ban on All India Endorsement
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paragvns » Sat Apr 24, 2010 10:40 pm
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Above is the link to a newspaper article that was published yesterday, it says that the GOI has sent an order to all state governments, not to issue...
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Ladies & Gentlemen,
Already a discussion is going on to challenge the Arms Act itself, which is the real source for providing powers to government to...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Tue May 04, 2010 5:50 pm
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possessing enfield rifle legal or not
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ak76mishra » Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:34 am
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dear friends, pls guide me on following issues pointwise
1. is it legal (under any conditions or circumstances) to possess an enfield .303 rifle by...
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@winnie the pooh............thanx for your able guidance sir. any more views ( by law ) are welcome.
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Last post by ak76mishra
Sat May 01, 2010 9:36 pm
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Last post by amit888_2000
Sat May 01, 2010 4:11 pm
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Exporting 1911 parts to Canada
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Cuppa » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:07 am
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Hello,
As you know, the U.S.A has pretty well stopped exporting gun parts outside it's borders. In Canada, where I live, there are very few...
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Cuppa,
We really wish we could help. We cannot export and something like 1911 parts is even more remote.Sorry. :oops:
Best-
Vikram
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Last post by Vikram
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:39 am
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importing 4mm revolver
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raman909 » Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:23 pm
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hi friends,
i want to import a 4mm revolver to India ... am a student in Ukraine, actually this has power equivalent to air gun. in Ukraine no need...
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yes these have small bullet almost equal to size of pellets
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Last post by raman909
Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:47 pm
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silencer
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ani. m » Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:31 pm
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haloo all, is silencer prohibited in india? why?
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haloo all, is silencer prohibited in india? why?
LOL please go through the legal eagle section.
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Last post by amit_sharma86
Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:54 pm
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Deposits for Arms License
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Drunknhappy » Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:52 am
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I am processing my arms license in India. I was informed that I had to pay deposits at the District Magistrate for the arms license. Does anyone know...
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Kamleshwar is absolutely correct. I got 3 licences made from Dehradun. Two of them when Dehradun was part of Uttar Pradesh and one when it was made...
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Last post by sudhaiob
Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:08 pm
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Legality of importing a rifle scope
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gverma » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:06 pm
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Hi
Is it legal to get a scope to India? If so why is it recomended that the socpe be dismounted when the air gun is imported?
Thanks
Regards
Gaurav
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Hi
Is it legal to get a scope to India? If so why is it recomended that the socpe be dismounted when the air gun is imported?
Thanks
Regards
Gaurav...
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Last post by brihacharan
Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:45 pm
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DAAM draft/policy
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Roland » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:20 am
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There has been nothing in the news so far about the new arms draft policy.
Can any of you legal eagles clarify whether the draft has already come...
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As stated earlier I had applied for a retainer's license at the same time as for my own license. The magistrate forwarded my application for...
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Last post by Roland
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:00 pm
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Last post by Olly
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:39 am
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Big bore air guns | Can we getlicense for them
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gverma » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:17 pm
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Hi
Do the current license rules allow possesion of big bore and very powerful air guns in India ?
Something like .5 or bigger with ore power or are...
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first of all, why do you need more power in airgun ?
due to laws prevailling in this country nobody needs or requires more/the most powerful air...
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Last post by PRITAM PATEL
Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:29 pm
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Custom duty exempted on Air guns of .177 cal
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danish21 » Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:35 pm
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A boost for Indian shooting
February 29. It turned out to be a day for rejoice for everyone connected with shooting sports as the Finance Minister...
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I dont know about the rifle but .177 cal pistol is completely duty free and there is no headache in bringing it to India via personal baggage. Trust...
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Last post by king234
Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:32 pm
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Can we change bore on licence
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Baljit » Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:05 am
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My friend in India have a licence for 12 Bore and now he don't whna buy 12 bore can he change his licence from 12 Bore to 315 Bore if he can how? ....
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Is there any particular form for endorsing additional weapon in licence , any notification in arms act supporting the processes. As per my...
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Last post by james
Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:01 am
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Constitution of India
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goodboy_mentor » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:42 pm
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Hi All,
Since we all are also here for RKBA, it becomes important for us to read and understand the Constitution of India. The Constitution of India...
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One thing that is missed by most people in any country is that they tend to think that the Rights can come only if they are given by the Government....
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Last post by Anand
Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:01 pm
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lenth of time for arm ...
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nagarifle » Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:54 am
does any one know what is the length of time one needs to keep a arms which is purchased by police officer from the local malkhana before they can...
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Last post by nagarifle
Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:54 am
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Importing Air Gun spares
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trammway » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:42 pm
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Hi,
Is it illegal to import air gun parts such as spring and breech seal by courier ?
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No.
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Last post by hamiclar01
Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:15 am
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Importing air gun accessories
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gverma » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:31 am
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Hi
I would like to know how much of trouble can it be if I try to import the following and if any of the following is prohebited
1. Air gun greese...
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Well
Karizman is the country dealer for the hill pcp pumps
He also supplies silicone grease
for cleaning your air gun barrel use a johnson bud with...
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Last post by sawbones
Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:31 am
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hunting from India
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nagarifle » Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:19 pm
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would it be against the law to hunt from India but not in India?
in this day and age, one can, it seems sit in front of ones pc and hunt live game in...
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I believe the wildlife act was formulated to protect the wildlife in india. It is not based on any religious edict or beliefs. Thus killing of...
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Last post by DAN
Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:45 pm
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what is the procedure for all India Licence
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mishraprabhat » Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:30 pm
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Please tell me what is the procedure for all India Licence :deadhorse: ? I am residing in U.P.
Prabhat
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Dear Prabhat,
The procedure of All India License in U.P is; you should apply on court fee stamped application in the District Magistrate's arm office...
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Last post by tamancha
Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:13 pm
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what is the procedure for all India Licence
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mishraprabhat » Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:03 pm
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Please tell me what is the procedure for all India Licence :deadhorse: ? I am residing in U.P.
Prabhat
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there is no need to start multi thread on the same question. see your last thread
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Last post by nagarifle
Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:05 pm
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What is the rationale for making hunting illegal in India
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gverma » Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:27 am
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Hi
I understand that at this point of time Hunting is not legal in India. What is the rationale behind this ? I can understand there should be ban on...
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Thats quite ok, some of the few people I label ' friends' ,I met the poor unfortunates on IFG-ask them 8)
stay safe.
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Last post by eljefe
Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:35 pm
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NOC/PROCEDURE
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sangi » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:50 pm
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:roll: I guess a common problem for some(Indians) who have only particular state validity/jurisdication for their arms license/firearm. If, I have...
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First of all let me tell though this judgment overruled the judgment of Hon'ble Justice Katju, it is not the last word. It is open to be challenged...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Wed Mar 03, 2010 5:20 pm
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Gurgaon police orders submission of licenced arms by March
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goodboy_mentor » Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:49 am
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Ref: and
The Centre has issued a directive that all licenced weapons in the NCR should be deposited at least six months before the start of the...
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goodboy_mentor: Please keep us posted on the matter of this case. And let me know if I can help in anyway. By the way guys I think that these fights...
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Last post by Zake
Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:39 pm
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Number of firearms allowed on a license
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ravi_siva28 » Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:29 pm
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RESPECTED SHRI MOHAN SUNDAR PANDIAN
I was given an ALL INDIA VALIDITY GUN LICENCE by HOME DEPARTMENT CHENNAI during 1994 for sports purpose to...
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One Licence Three Guns is absolutely fine!
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Last post by rover12
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:08 pm
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Last post by gverma
Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:49 pm
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Converting Tamilnadu License to a All India License
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drsekar2001 » Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:11 pm
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Sir,
I am having a Tamilnadu Licence for Pistol. My Wife is from Kerala and she is having property there. I have to travel frequently to Kerala. So...
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hi drsekar
in this case the same procedure has to be followed as for getting an arms license.you file your application with an appropriate reason...
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Last post by saahil
Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:57 pm
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Name Change In Licence
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RamMani » Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:29 pm
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Dear IFGians,
My friend is working as a branch manager in a Nation wide reputed security company which have ATM money loading activities for many...
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If there are no provisions allowing a name change, or if the authorities are reluctant to do this because of a lack of precedent, then a new license...
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Last post by Anand
Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:11 pm
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Purchase Period
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nagarifle » Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:08 pm
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hi all
can any one enlighted me of the Arms Act/rules or notification: please give facts and back it up with the arms act/rule etc.
1/which...
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thanks all for your input.
1) It is NOT possible that a license does not have a purchase period.
it is very possible that license does not have a...
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Last post by nagarifle
Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:12 pm
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Shoot an intruder- Go directly to JAIL!
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hvj1 » Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:47 pm
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Reading some of the Idiotic Landmark decisions handed by some British Courts, prompted me to ponder on what the outcome would be in India, if I found...
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Great reading material....hopefully nobody encounters this situation but i will say 2 things
1. Never shoot to injure....an injured person who has...
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Last post by amer4545
Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:04 pm
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baggage rules for bore sighter
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eaglesharp10 » Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:32 pm
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can we bring magnetic bore sighter from abroad in our luggage. plz enlightened me
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Yes, as long as you keep it in your checked in lugggage
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Last post by hamiclar01
Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:14 am
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Help !!! require a copy of an association arms license
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deepinder » Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:45 pm
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hi
we have applied for a gun license for our district rifle shooting association
but the arms clerk at the DC office is hesitant , as he does not...
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thanks jonahpach but these govt. babus make us do all the running around, there are onle 3 associations with licenses in punjab , a copy of any...
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Last post by deepinder
Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:49 pm
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Gun politics. IFG on wikipedia!
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shooter » Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:22 pm
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Came across the following article on gun politics on wikipedia:
So i thought why not have a link about gun politics and policies in India....
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I remember this has been on the net for some time now. Have you made an changes to it? if yes what part?
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Last post by shooter
Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:38 pm
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How to get Transit license in AmbarNath
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alok.garg » Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:43 pm
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Hello everyone. I am new here and let me know if it is not ok to post this questions in this section.
I am thinking of purchasing gun from Ambarnath...
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Thanks for pointers. As I suspected, I will need a transit license for bringing gun to my homestate. Now if someone else can point me to an agent in...
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Last post by alok.garg
Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:25 pm
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Supreme Court on Arms Licences
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Matchlock71 » Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:52 pm
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PTI
The Supreme Court today said the power of granting arms licences have been misused even as the Centre said steps are being taken to put in...
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You can not sell your service weapons to arms dealers since they are all PB weapons to begin with.
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Last post by MoA
Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:15 pm
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Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) amendment bill,2009
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m24 » Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:19 pm
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Today's Times of India, Page 15, Delhi Edition talks about Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) amendment bill, 2009, introduced in Rajya Sabha...
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I have gone through the draft, what I have been able to understand as a layman, is that this bill is going to amend Foreign Trade (Development &...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:13 pm
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Exporting arms?
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ArcherSix » Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:12 am
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I 've read on this board of the problems associated with importing arms into India. My question is has anyone attempted to export a rifle out of your...
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Theoretically, firearms for which ammunition is not indigenously manufactured can be exported.However, the bureaucratic hoops are long,wide and...
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Last post by Vikram
Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:36 pm
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Gun licensing in other countries
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m24 » Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:15 pm
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Can our members in other countries please share their experiences w.r.t gun licensing criteria where they are residing currently? Experiences can...
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Hi Guys,
Can a H1 Status person obtain a license for a shotgun to shoot trap or skeet in California.My brother lives in st Jose.
thanks
I always...
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Last post by kanwar76
Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:37 pm
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Review of Arms Act and Arms policy
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pran80 » Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:48 am
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Hi All,
Kindly check out the below link
The Gov of India is revieing the Arms policy and Arms Act. Yesterday evening i saw a ticker that GOI is...
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I fully agree with eaglesharp10. Moreover MHA is also proposing a database of legal firearms so that possible...
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:51 am
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How to Convert my DBBL license to Pistol ?
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james02 » Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:53 pm
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Hi Guys,
I have a firearms Licence for 2 NPB and 1 DBBL weapons.Now i am planning to buy a pistol next month.Now that i already have 3 weapons...
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yup ...thanks
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Last post by james02
Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:59 pm
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Air Rifle exempted from licence
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ivnklr » Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:50 pm
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Hi, Can anyone tell me where i can get (download) a copy of a GO or notification saying that Air rifles do not need a licence...Im desperate .... :(...
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Try this
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Last post by mundaire
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:02 am
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Is modifying a gun legal?
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gorakhurmi » Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:05 am
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is cuting of 12 bore gun barel is legal ?
if it is how much is the smallest limit of barrel in punjab ?
is modifing a licensed weapon is leagal in...
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what is LG/equivalent cartridges?
please check the attached chart for shot sizes.LG are banned in India,not even older ammo bought before the ban...
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Last post by Vikram
Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:35 pm
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Last post by Sakobav
Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:36 pm
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The reason for gun database and more anti-gun laws:UN
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warthog » Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:28 pm
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got this from a forum
UN maneuvers to create “Global Gun Control”
January 8, 2010 · 1 Comment
In October unbeknownst to most of us, Secretary of...
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It appears NRA is aware of the above illogical move, reference
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Last post by goodboy_mentor
Sun Jan 10, 2010 1:39 pm
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Difference between Retainer & Co-Licensee
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snIPer » Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:01 pm
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Hi,
Can someone state the differences between a Retainer & a Co-Licensee.
Thanks
/s/
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Anand is right, even AFAIK there is no such thing as co-licensee, I could be wrong but I do not recall seeing this term mentioned anywhere in the...
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Last post by mundaire
Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:04 pm
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.38 bore Webley & Scott revolver
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abhishek1611 » Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:00 am
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Hi,
My father has a .38 bore Webley & Scott revolver since the last 20+ odd years(approx.). I would like to get a licence of the same bore and get...
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The .38 Bore you mention is a Prohibited Bore namely the .38 S&W or .38-200 in use by our armed forces. While it is possible for you to get a PB...
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Last post by Anand
Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:48 pm
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Sign n convey your support..
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vkjalan » Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:04 pm
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Dear IFGians,
I request all those people who have sent mails and also the hard copies to the respected Dy. Sec. Please sign specifying what they...
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If keeping a record of this helps in anyway, I've sent emails to the people mentioned in the draft's feedback, political parties and to the...
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Last post by Virendra S Rathore
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:29 pm
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