How Can You Get a Licensed Gun in India?

 

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Simple considerations of the difficulties involved in obtaining a firearms license in India are vexing. You may have to go through a lengthy and laborious process while being under constant police and government observation. Relax. Let's go into the technicalities of getting a firearms(gun) license in India.

The Arms Act of 1959 governs the application process for gun licenses in India. Only NPB firearms may be purchased by civilians or Indian citizens who wish to acquire a firearm (non-prohibited bore).

The 1959 Arms Act established two different categories of permits for firearms:

Prohibited Bore (PB): This category includes automatic and semi-automatic weapons that are only made accessible to the government and not to the general public. Only a certain group of users has access to it.

Non-Prohibited Bore: This category includes all other firearm types that do not fall under the preceding heading and are permitted by the federal and state governments to be supplied to the general public. However, Section 14 of the Act states that the government may refuse to provide a license if it deems that doing so would be against public policy or jeopardize public safety. As a result, neither the state nor the federal government needs to force the issuing of firearms licenses. 

Who Qualifies for a Licence?

Any person of Indian nationality who qualifies for a license under one of the following categories may receive one.

1. Individuals may be vulnerable to assault for various reasons, such as riches, danger, and so on.

2. General security, which includes providing protection for banks, institutions, and so forth. Gunmen, as well as VVIP and politician protection squads, are included.

3. Those who own agricultural or similar fields and want protection from unscheduled pests and vermin such as boars, etc.

4. Those who participate in sports shooting need weapons for competition.

5. Returning NRI: Any Indian who has had a gun in his overseas residency for more than two years is eligible to apply for an Indian permit and bring the gun back with them.

6. Given acceptable circumstances, any foreign national may possess and carry a gun for a maximum of six months during their stay in India.

Eligibility Criteria

Each state has its own set of rules and regulations for granting a firearm license. However, they all have the following characteristics:

1. He or she must be an Indian citizen and produce identification while applying for a weapons license.

2. A minimum age of 18 years old is necessary. In the case of shooting sports, the minimum age is 16 years old.

3. The candidate should have no history of the criminal conduct of any type. The police will gather a lot of information on the applicant, including asking the neighborhood or nearby residents whether they have witnessed any malevolent behavior or if they have witnessed the individual getting into fights out of rage or exploding in wrath.

4. An interview will be conducted with the applicant to assess whether they have a mental or physical disease.

Documents You Will Need

1. A copy of your evidence of residency (ration card).

2. Voter registration.

3. The previous year's income tax return or paycheck slip

4. Proof of educational credentials ( self-attested)

5. A Physical Fitness Certificate

6. Identification (birth certificate/school leaving certificate)

7. Documents supporting the requirement for an arms license (FIR report/sports certificate, for example).

In addition, the entire procedure is now time-bound. For example, the police verification must be completed within 30 days, but the application must be declined within 60 days.

How to Request a Gun Licence?

Follow the procedures listed below to obtain a gun or firearm license in India.

1. Send a resume to the district superintendent of police in your state. You may download the application form here.

2. The candidate will undergo the necessary background checks by the police.

3. The reports will be sent to the crime branch and the national crime record bureau after they have been cleared.

4. The proper police commissioner will get the report. The license will be given if the report is satisfactory and the application is considered.

Buying a Gun in India

The usual wait time for a consumer to obtain a gun is roughly two months, while it can sometimes take up to three months depending on the factory's manufacturing process.

Conclusion

A renewal form is available for people who want to renew their gun license. The customer must produce the weapon, as well as the gun license and all other papers attested to when they applied for their license renewal on the renewal form.

Written By: Dharchini Priya P