If you too are thinking of owning a gun after being influenced by the movie Animal, then know here what is its process. It is not so easy to keep a gun in India, for this one has to go through all kinds of verification. For this you need a license which is not so easy to get. Know here what is its complete process. Let us tell you that to get a license, any Indian citizen must be 21 years of age or older.
Self-defense under the Arms Act, 1959 (Self Defense) Any needy person can buy weapons by taking a license from the district administration.
Who issues licenses?
The license has been given to the Home Department/Ministry of the issuing state governments. In different states, DM, District Collector, Commissioner or any officer of this rank can issue the license. Apart from this, police station and local administration also play a role in this. For this you will have to fill one form each. For this, you will have to give reasons as to why you want a weapon, what kind of weapon you want – this includes small weapons like pistol, revolver or big guns like rifle, double barrel.
How to apply for gun license online in India
For this, first of all, you have to fill the Arms License Application Form. You can download this form from the website of your state police department https://ndal-alis.gov.in/armslicence/. In the application, you will have to fill information about your personal details, education, income source, and the weapon you want to buy. The application form will have to be submitted after paying the fee.
This document is important
- passport size photo
- Identity proof (like Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or driving license)
- Address proof
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- income certificate
- medical certificate
- character certificate
Note that there should not be any serious criminal case against you, if you have taken any kind of loan, loan or borrowing then you will have to inform about it.
police verification
After uploading the application form and documents, the police will do your verification. The police will check your criminal record, your social connections, and whether you need to use the weapon you are applying for. That is, why do you want this weapon?
License can be obtained with DM’s approval
When the license is issued after the approval of the District Magistrate. After this you can buy the same weapon for which you had applied. You can buy guns only from government registered shops. Complete details of which weapon was taken on license is also kept with the police in the police station.
Gun license processing time
After applying for a gun license online, the process usually takes 3 to 6 months. If your application is approved, you will be issued a license. Once the license is issued, you will have to collect it from your local police station.
Every bullet will have to be accounted for
Along with the gun license, it is also decided how many bullets you will be given to use in a year. You have to keep a complete record of how many pills you are spending and where. Complete information has to be given. Only after this you are given new pills again.
If a license holder opens fire for show or swag or spreads panic among people, then legal action is taken against him. Not only this, the license holder may also have to go to jail for this. If you do not follow these terms and conditions mentioned above, your license is canceled and the weapon is also taken back.
license renewal
Earlier the gun license was given to you for 3 years. But now the government has increased its validity to 5 years. After this validity ends, the license has to be renewed again. Even for renewal, verification of the license holder is done and license fee has to be deposited.
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