The Arms Act of 1959 governs the process of obtaining a gun licence in India. Only NPB firearms are authorised to be purchased by civilians or Indian citizens who desire to acquire a gun ( Non- prohibited bore). This Act allows people to obtain a weapons licence if they are under a serious threat to their lives.
But how can the threat be proven?
The FIR (first information report) is all that is required to prove a danger, but the procedure of obtaining a gun licence in India is lengthy.
How to Obtain a Firearms License?
- The first step is to fill out a form. The application form can be obtained from the district superintendent of police in the state in question.
- After receiving the application, the police will investigate whether there are any prior records of criminal conduct, as well as whether the address provided is genuine.
- There is a lot of information gathered on the individual who wants to purchase a gun, including asking people in the area or neighbourhood if they have witnessed any hostile treatment or if they have seen the person get into fights or burst out in fury.
How to Obtain a Firearms License
- The first step is to fill out a form. The application form can be obtained from the district superintendent of police in the state in question.
- After receiving the application, the police will investigate whether there are any prior records of criminal conduct, as well as whether the address provided is genuine.
- There is a lot of information gathered on the individual who wants to purchase a gun, including asking people in the area or neighbourhood if they have witnessed any hostile treatment or if they have seen the person get into fights or burst out in fury.
If all of these requirements are met and the DCP is pleased with the information provided, a civilian can obtain a weapons licence.
After receiving the gun licence, the consumer must contact the dealer to purchase the pistol. To do so, the consumer must place a pre-order for the gun from any licenced retailer of their choice.
Forms for gun licences are readily available on the Indian Ordnance Factory’s website.
Documents required to obtain the firearm from the manufacturer-
- The issued licence must have a valid date and location, and it must be written in either English or Hindi.
- A photocopy of the firearms licence is required.
- One copy of the NOC is for the factory owner, and one copy is for the police. The NOC stands for “no objection certificate” (in case the gun licence is valid across India then, there is no need to provide with NOC certificate).
- A transport licence for the location where the factory is located is also required.
Letters cannot be sent solely based on authorities; delivery to the retainer can only be authorised on behalf of the customer. This now necessitates some more information, such as the retainer’s name, a passport-size photograph, and an authorization letter signed by the retainer himself.
