How to Apply For Gun Licence

Many people want to own a gun or revolver for their safety, but they do not know how to get a license for a gun or revolver. There is a lack of information about the process of acquiring a gun or gun license. Due to this, many times applicants have to face loss of money due to brokers and others. Let us show you how to get a license for weapons.

Documents required for license: The licensee can ask for different documents according to your weapons and its requirements. However, you have to provide your identity, address, age and fitness proof. Also you have to tell which weapon you want to buy. Apart from this, you will also have to give two photographs of your passport size. With Form 'A' you will get a copy of your Voter ID, details of last three years Income Tax Return, Character Certificate from two responsible citizens of your area, Certificate of Physical Fitness

For which weapon application: As per the rules of the Government of India, license is issued for only three types of guns in the country. In India, licenses are issued for three gun shortguns, handguns and sporting guns only. A person can license a maximum of three guns. However, out of these three guns, you can keep any three guns whether all three are the same or different.

License fees: The fee for your new gun license is based on the type of gun. The fee for handgun (pistol / revolver) and repeating rifle is only Rs 100, while for license of Majal loading gun, only Rs 10 has to be paid. At the same time, you have to pay only 5 rupees for the renewal of this gun. Apart from this, there is a provision of fees in police stations etc.

What is the process of getting a gun license

- After applying the application form from ADM office or collectorate, apply here.

- After submitting the application, it is forwarded from the collectorate to the SP office for police verification.

- From SP office it is forwarded to the concerned police station area. The police station in-charge verification of the application. Takes details of information including address. It is then sent to the CSP of the respective area.

- The CSP decides if the applicant should license the arms or not. After the remark of CSP, the application is sent back to the SP office.

After the completion of the general police verification, this application is sent to the District Special Branch for carrying out criminal background checks.

- The DSB conducts thorough investigation of the criminal background of the applicant, after which it is sent back to the SP office along with the report.

- All reports are then viewed by the Higher Authority (ASP, SP). SSP takes the final decision.

- After approval or disapproval of SSP, the application is sent to ADM office.

- Then the process of licensing from the ADM office is completed.

Arms License Procedure: If you want to apply for a license for weapons, for this you will first have to fill 'Form A', which is given under Arms Rule, 1962. All types of licenses are taken from this form. The application has to be downloaded from the website and submitted along with supporting documents to the office of licensing weapons, which comes under the DM or Deputy Commissioner or Police Commissioner of your area. After applying you will be given a reception and the License Officer at your local police station

How many days does the license get? According to the data available on the website of the home ministry, there is no time limit for getting the license. The licensing process is quite complex and varies from weapon to weapon. However, according to some licensed people, the license can be obtained within a month, while some took up to a year to get the license.

Can the license application also be rejected? : If the person giving license from your application has any kind of objection, then your application can also be rejected. However, if you want, on your demand, the complete information about rejecting your license application can be given in writing. On the other hand, if the licensing officer feels that the reason for the application is not in the public interest, then he can also refuse to give the reason. If you wish, under Section 18 of Arms Act 1959 and Rule 5 of Arms Rule 1962.

Where can you carry weapons? : In general, you get the license of arms only for your state, but if you want, under Rule 53 of Arms Rule 1962, you can extend it for the whole country and anywhere in the country by taking your weapon Can also come and go. However, all states and union territories have been asked to talk to the home ministry before extending someone's license for the entire country. For online information, see government website- mha.nic.in/armslicence