Gujarat - Apply for an All India Arms (Gun) License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for an All India Arms (Gun) License, the applicant has to approach the State Deputy Commissioner's office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. On receipt of the application, the licensing authority shall call for a preliminary inquiry about the applicant’s background, any past criminal records (if any), or change in residences if any during the last 5 years. It is most probable that people with past criminal records or immoral character will not be granted licenses.
10. After verification from documents and police reports, there will be a health check-up by a certified physician for knowing whether there is any physical or mental illness.
11. Next in the line, there will be a personal interview with the DCP. After this, the DCP will send reports to the crime branch as well as the national crime records bureau.
12. If everything is found to be genuine and correct, a civilian will get a gun license.
13. The processing time for this procedure is up to 60 days.

Apply Online

1. To Apply for All India Arms (Gun) License, the applicant has to use the following link
2. The applicant has to click “Appy Online” and click “Apply Here”.
3. The applicant has to click the “State Home Department/DM/SDM/Other/MHA” button.
4. Now select the category, state, district, name of the licensing authority, and service.
5. The applicant has to enter the unique identification code (UIC), and captcha code and click the “Get Detail” button.
6. To complete step – 2, the applicant has to enter all the details in license specific details segment.
7. For the third step complete the endorsement details.
8. And upload all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
9. Fee details will be mentioned in the following step; the applicant has to pay the fee online mode.
10. After completing all the processes, the applicant has to click the “Save & Submit” button.
11. An acknowledgment receipt will be downloaded. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
12. On receipt of the application, the licensing authority shall call for a preliminary inquiry about the applicant’s background, any past criminal records (if any), or change in residences if any during the last 5 years. It is most probable that people with past criminal records or immoral character will not be granted licenses.
13. After verification from documents and police reports, there will be a health check-up by a certified physician for knowing whether there is any physical or mental illness.
14. Next in the line, there will be a personal interview with the DCP. After this, the DCP will send reports to the crime branch as well as the national crime records bureau.
15. If everything is found to be genuine and correct, a civilian will get a gun license.
16. The processing time for this procedure is up to 60 days.
17. The applicant can check the status of the application via the following link

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card)
• Proof of address (Voter ID Card, driving license, or Utility Bill)
• Two passport-size photographs
• Last year’s income tax return/salary slip
• Proof of educational qualifications (self-attested)
• Physical –fitness certificate
• Character certificate
• Medical certificate
• Supporting documents to justify the need for an arms license (FIR report/sports certificate etc.)

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of Deputy Commissioner – Gujarat
Additional Secretary
Block No. 2 Home Department,
New Sachivalay Gandhinagar
Contact - 079-232-50522
Mobile no - 9978406489
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Note: Scroll down to find the list of nodal offices.

Ministry of Home Affairs – Head Office
North Block
New Delhi - 110001
India
Email: [email protected]
Contact details link

Eligibility

• Age: The applicant must be at least 21 years old to apply for a firearm license.
• Mental and Physical Fitness: The applicant must be mentally and physically fit to possess a firearm. A medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner is required to prove this.
• Clean criminal record: The applicant should not have any criminal record or any cases pending against them in court.
• Citizenship: The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• Purpose: The applicant must provide a valid reason for possessing a firearm. The reasons may vary, such as self-defense, sports shooting, or protection of property.
• Training: The applicant may be required to undergo a training program on the safe handling and use of firearms.
• Local Police Verification: The local police station will verify the applicant's credentials before approving the license.

Fees

• To Apply for the All India Arms (Gun) License the applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority request.
• Use the following link to know more about the fee section link

Validity

• The validity of the license may vary depending on the type of firearm and the purpose of the license. Generally, the license was issued for 1 year and 3 years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed in 60 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Age
• Gender
• Birthplace
• Nationality
• Occupation
• Mobile number
• Email Id
• Aadhar card number
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• An All India Arms (Gun) License is a license issued by the government of India to a person allowing them to possess and use a firearm for personal or business purposes. The license is issued under the Arms Act, of 1959, and the Arms Rules, of 2016, which regulate the possession, acquisition, and transfer of firearms in India.
• The license allows the holder to possess and use firearms such as rifles, shotguns, and handguns, subject to certain conditions and restrictions. The license may be issued for various purposes, such as self-defense, sports shooting, hunting, or protection of property.

Information which might help

The Arms act divides the firearm license into two types-

• Prohibited Bore (PB): It includes automatic& semi-automatic firearms which are prohibited for use by the civil public and only issued by the Government. Its specified group of persons is allowed to use such.
• Non-Prohibited Bore: It includes the remaining type of firearms which do not fall in the above category and are permitted to be issued to the general public by Federal& state governments. However, section 14 of the Act provides that the government may refuse to give a license if it thinks that granting a license will be against public policy or contains a risk to public safety. Thus, the State or Federal Govt doesn't need to issue gun licenses compulsorily.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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Cancellation Of Gun License

• If the person during getting a gun license, suppresses or does not convey the right material facts for obtaining the gun license then the officials can cancel the license. The officials can also suspend a gun license for a particular period.
• The license officer can suspend a gun license if he is satisfied that the owner of the gun has prohibited certain provisions under the act.
• They can also suspend a gun license if there is a threat in the public space and also if the delivery of the weapon is not done after the end of the license term.