Question

where do I get a gun licence in India

Answer 1

The first step is to submit an application. One can get the application form from the district superintendent of the police of the particular state it is in. After getting the application, the police will check if there are any past records of any kind of criminal activity and they will also check if the address given is authentic or not.There are a lot of information gathered about the person who wants to obtain a gun, which also includes asking the people in the surrounding or neighborhood if they see any kind of malicious treatment or if they have seen the person getting involved in fights due to anger or burst out. To determine if the person is mentally or physically ill or not, the DCP does an interview of the person who wants to get the gun license.In the interview, the main question is- why do you need a gun? Self-defense is stated as one of the major reasons why most people in India wants a gun and it is accepted also. One can also ask for a gun license if he/she wants protection from the wild animals.

Answer 2

Getting a Gun License in India comes under the Arms Act of 1959. Civilians or citizens of  ...