Apply In-Person for Fresh License

1. Make sure you have the respective application form for applying. Link for application form: Application link
2. Make sure that applicant is eligible for applying.
3. Please make sure that the documents are in hand before applying.
4. Please approach SHO in Districts/AO/AAO in Cop’s and Submit the completed application form. Please find the link for Karnataka state police department: Link1 AND Link2
5. After the application is received, proper entry of records in registry will be made and then request will be forwarded to process.
6. Respective department will contact the applicant for inquiry.
7. Competent authorities make through assessments regarding
   1. threat based requirements of the arms by the applicant
   2. capabilities of use
   3. safe handling of the arms by the applicant,
   4. physical fitness of the applicant for capabilities of handling the arms,
   5. Background,
   6. antecedent, etc..
8. The report will be sent to SDPO ACP
9. SDPO ACP will forward the report to DPO DCP
10. In cities, DCP with his remark forward reports to COP for final disposal and decision is taken accordingly to submits its reports through the Divisional DCP.
11. If the application is considered and granted by the competent authority, the applicant shall fill in NDAL (National Database on Arms License)Data Input Form : Link for form
12. Submit it to the Arms Act Department for uploading in the National Database and generate Unique ID.

Note: second appeal in case of rejection can be applied to SDPO/DCP(Admin) in Bangalore city/DCP (LO)in other COPs.

Apply for Renewal

1. Please approach SHO in Districts/AO/AAO in Cop’s office. Please find the link for Karnataka state police department: online contact link AND online link
2. Complete the application for renewal as obtained / advised by respective authorities, one month before the date of expiry of arms license.
3. Make sure that the documents are in hand before applying.
4. The licensee should produce his/her license and weapon for inspection at the time of renewal and pay the renewal fees.
5. If the Licensee is a senior citizen, the competent authority may verify physical fitness and mental alertness.
6. If required, address and current antecedent may be verified through local PS. Renewal will be done immediately and the necessary thing about renewal will be made in the license.

• Application form: Link for application
• Address proof
• Physical fitness certificate
• Weapon training certificate
• Photos
• Property certificate
• Business certificate
• Valid Arms license in original form.
• Recent passport size photo
• Weapon Deposit certificate in case of expiry of renewal date.
• Two Self attested Proof of present residential address.
• Ration card
• Aadhaar card
• Income tax returns
• Pan card

DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS
OF POLICE / CT SECRETARY / COMMISSIONER / JOINT COMMISSIONERS
8, Central Division, Kasturba Road, Near Yes Bank,
Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Phone No: 080 2294 2344

Link for contacts: Contacts link

Deputy Commissioner Bagalkote
Email: dc-bagalkote@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08354-235091
Fax: 235096

Deputy Commissioner Bangalore Rural
E-Mail Address: Email: dc-bangalorerural@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 080-22860220
FAX: 22860220

Deputy Commissioner Bangalore Urban
E-Mail Address: Email: dc-bangaloreurban@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 080-22211292
FAX: 22214553

Deputy Commissioner Belgaum
Email: dc-belgaum@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 0831-2407200/2407290
Fax: 2452644

Deputy Commissioner Bellary
Email: dc-bellary@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08392-277100
Fax: 276881

Deputy Commissioner Bidar
Email: dc-bidar@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08482-225409
Fax: 225262

Deputy Commissioner Bijapur
Email: dc-bijapur@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08352-250021
Fax: 256666

Deputy Commissioner Chamrajanagara
Email: dc-chamrajnagara@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08226-223170
Fax: 223180

Deputy Commissioner Chickmagalur
Email: dc-chickmagalur@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08262-230401
Fax: 231222

Deputy Commissioner Chitradurga
Email: dc-chitradurga@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08194-222811
Fax: 224355

Deputy Commissioner Dakshina Kannada
Email: dc-dkannada@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 0824-2220588
Fax: 2441564

Deputy Commissioner Davanagere
Email: dc-davanagere@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08192-234640
Fax: 270490

Deputy Commissioner Dharwad
Email: dc-dharwad@karnataka.gov.in STD & Office NO.: 0836-2233888
Fax: 2747102

Deputy Commissioner Gadag
Email: dc-gadag@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08372-237300
Fax: 236135

Deputy Commissioner Gulbarga
Email: dc-gulbarga@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08472-278601
Fax: 278602

Deputy Commissioner Hassan
Email: dc-hassan@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08172-267345 Fax: 265418

Deputy Commissioner Haveri
Email: dc-haveri@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08375-249044
Fax: 2132102

Deputy Commissioner Kodagu
Email: dc-kodagu@karnataka.gov.in STD & Office NO.: 08272-225500 Fax: 225900

Deputy Commissioner Kolar
Email: dc-kolar@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08152-222001
Fax: 222133

Deputy Commissioner Koppal
Email: dc-koppal@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08539-220844
Fax: 221235

Deputy Commissioner Mandya
Email: dc-mandya@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08232-224600
Fax: 221417

Deputy Commissioner Mysore
Email: dc-mysore@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 0821-2422302
Fax: 2429012

Deputy Commissioner Raichur
Email: dc-raichur@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08532-229011/2 Fax: 229012

Deputy Commissioner Shimoga
Email: dc-shimoga@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08182-271101 Fax: 277082

Deputy Commissioner Tumkur
Email: dc-tumkur@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 0816-272480
Fax: 2278312

Deputy Commissioner Udupi
Email: dc-udupi@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 0820-2524925
Fax: 2524926

Deputy Commissioner Uttara Kannada
Email: dc-ukannada@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08382-226303
Fax: 226603

Deputy Commissioner Ramanagara
Email: dc-ramanagara@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 080-7273777
Fax: 7275943

Deputy Commissioner Chikballapur
Email: dc-chikballapur@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08156-262001
Fax: 262111

Deputy Commissioner Yadgir
Email: dc-yadgir@karnataka.gov.in
STD & Office NO.: 08473-253700
Fax: 253701

Applicant should have valid Firearm License with him.

Carbine/ Revolver/Pistol

• For Renewal of the License (for 3 years) - 150
• Late Fee - 50

Riffle

• For Renewal of the License (for 3 years) - 90
• Late Fee - 30

Gun

• For Renewal of the License (for 3 years) - 60
• Late Fee - 20

• A license shall unless revoked earlier, continue in force for a period of three years from the date on which it is granted.
• However, such a license may be granted for a shorter period if the person by whom the license is required so desires or if the licensing authority for reasons to be recorded in writing considers in any case that the license should be granted for a shorter period.
• Every license shall, unless the licensing authority for reasons to be recorded in writing otherwise decides in any case, the renewable for the same period for which the license was originally granted and shall be so renewable from time to time.

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Renewal will be done immediately and issued to the licensee.

Karnataka - Apply Or Renew Arms (Gun Or Firearm) License
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Licensee should fill-in the renewal form and the licensee should produce his weapon and license for inspection at the time of renewal and pay the renewal fees. Renewal will be done immediately and the necessary noting about renewal will be made in the license.

• Name of Licensee
• Father's Name
• Present Residential Address
• Nearest Police Station
• Telephone Number /Mobile number
• License Number
• Occupation
• Date of Issue
• Date of Expiry
• Area of Validity
• Complete Weapon Information

• Indian national can claim a license for self defense, general security, sports-Shooting etc.,
• Any person who wishes to carry firearms must first secure a license and has to renew before the period of license lapse.
• Every application for the grant of a license shall be submitted in respective form (usually Form A).
• Arm license (also known as a gun license) is a license or permit issued by government to an eligible individual.
• It need to be renewed before the validity lapses.

• Any foreign National is allowed to own and bear arms for a maximum period of 6 months during their stay in India, given valid reasons.
• Any Indian who is returning to India and has owned a gun in his foreign residence for over 2 years, can apply for an Indian license and bring back the gun they owned abroad.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Individual Arms License: http://www.abhijeetsingh.com/arms/india/laws/faq/
ARMS License Section
Forms & Publications
Arms License Renewal

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