Karnataka - Transfer of Arms (Gun) License

ProcedureEdit

Apply Online

To Transfer (Re-register) Firearm (Gun) License from One State to Another State, the applicant has to use the following link – link
The applicant has to click the “State Home Department/DM/SDM/Other/MHA” button.
Now select the category, state, district, name of the licensing authority, and service.
The applicant has to enter the unique identification code (UIC), and captcha code and click the “Get Detail” button.
To complete step – 2, the applicant has to enter all the details in license specific details segment.
For the third step complete the endorsement details.
And upload all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Fee details will be mentioned in the following step; the applicant has to pay the fee online mode.
After completing all the processes, the applicant has to click the “Save & Submit” button.
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.
Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
Once the process gets completed successfully, the applicant gets the cancellation firearm license with the authority's signature through email.
The processing time for this procedure is up to 45 days.
The applicant can check the status of the application via the following link link

In case of the licensee alive :

The Licensee has to submit his representation to licensing authority expressing his willingness to transfer his weapon to his legal heir.
All the documents for grant of new arms license to legal heir also to be submitted to the licensing authority.
The licensing authority may grant a license to such legal heir, if the eligibility conditions under the Arm Act and Arm Rules and these rules are fulfilled by the said legal heir and there are no adverse remarks in the police.
This procedure is like applying for a new license and need to produce all the required document as in the case of a new arm license.

In case of death of licensee

In case of death of the licensee, as a first step the relatives of the deceased (licensee) should come to Licensing Unit and submit the death certificate along with the original Arms License.
Weapon deposit permission shall be issued to them by the Licensing Unit for depositing the weapon belonging to the deceased with any authorized arm dealer or with the nearest police station.
Once the arm is submitted then the legal heir will make the application for transfer has to be made at the licensing unit as advice by the authorities. This procedure will be same as the new license. All verification, counseling and scrutiny will be done prior to transferring the license.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application form (in case of transfer due to death of the licensee): Application form link
Application in plain paper in case of licensee alive
Recent Passport size Photo
Address Proof
Ration Card
Aadhaar Card
Income Tax Returns
Pan Card
Death certificate of the licensee (if applicable)
Legal heir certificate
Affidavit from other legal heirs for transferring the license to applicant

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08354-235091
Fax: 235096
Deputy Commissioner Bangalore Rural
E-Mail Address: Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 080-22860220
FAX: 22860220
Deputy Commissioner Bangalore Urban
E-Mail Address: Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 080-22211292
FAX: 22214553
Deputy Commissioner Belgaum
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 0831-2407200/2407290
Fax: 2452644
Deputy Commissioner Bellary
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08392-277100
Fax: 276881
Deputy Commissioner Bidar
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08482-225409
Fax: 225262
Deputy Commissioner Bijapur
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08352-250021
Fax: 256666
Deputy Commissioner Chamrajanagara
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08226-223170
Fax: 223180
Deputy Commissioner Chickmagalur
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08262-230401
Fax: 231222
Deputy Commissioner Chitradurga
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08194-222811
Fax: 224355
Deputy Commissioner Dakshina Kannada
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 0824-2220588
Fax: 2441564
Deputy Commissioner Davanagere
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08192-234640
Fax: 270490
Deputy Commissioner Dharwad
Email: [email protected] STD & Office NO.: 0836-2233888
Fax: 2747102
Deputy Commissioner Gadag
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08372-237300
Fax: 236135
Deputy Commissioner Gulbarga
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08472-278601
Fax: 278602
Deputy Commissioner Hassan
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08172-267345 Fax: 265418
Deputy Commissioner Haveri
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08375-249044
Fax: 2132102
Deputy Commissioner Kodagu
Email: [email protected] STD & Office NO.: 08272-225500 Fax: 225900
Deputy Commissioner Kolar
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08152-222001
Fax: 222133
Deputy Commissioner Koppal
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08539-220844
Fax: 221235
Deputy Commissioner Mandya
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08232-224600
Fax: 221417
Deputy Commissioner Mysore
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 0821-2422302
Fax: 2429012
Deputy Commissioner Raichur
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08532-229011/2 Fax: 229012
Deputy Commissioner Shimoga
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08182-271101 Fax: 277082
Deputy Commissioner Tumkur
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 0816-272480
Fax: 2278312
Deputy Commissioner Udupi
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 0820-2524925
Fax: 2524926
Deputy Commissioner Uttara Kannada
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08382-226303
Fax: 226603
Deputy Commissioner Ramanagara
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 080-7273777
Fax: 7275943
Deputy Commissioner Chikballapur
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08156-262001
Fax: 262111
Deputy Commissioner Yadgir
Email: [email protected]
STD & Office NO.: 08473-253700
Fax: 253701

EligibilityEdit

Legal heirs includes husband, wife, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, sister and grandchildren of the licensee or the deceased licensee.

FeesEdit

As per authorities advise

ValidityEdit

A license is valid for 3 years from the date on which it is granted (unless revoked earlier).
License may be granted for a shorter period, if the person by whom the license is required desires or by the licensing authority.
License is renewable from time to time - even the authority can ask for renewal in between the renewal period for recording purpose.

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Processing TimeEdit

45 working days (Excluding submission of Arms and license).
Renewal can be obtained little earlier.

InstructionsEdit

Fill the application form specifying the reason to Transfer the firearm license and submit to the concerned approving authority.
On receiving the application, the licensing department checks if the applicant has a past criminal record and verifies address.
Neighbours are questioned whether the applicant gets involved in brawls and arguments in the neighbourhood frequently.
The applicant is then called for an interview with DCP to determine if he is mentally, physically sound.
Applicant should also have a 'valid' reason for wanting to own a gun. Self-defence is counted as one of the reasons
The licensing department also sends the applicant's details to the crime record office of the crime branch as well as the national crime record bureau.
The applicant is then called for an interview with the DCP licensing.
If the applicant clears all the above steps, he is granted arms licence book.
Then, the applicant has to purchase the weapon within six months of the issued date of the arms license book.
After purchasing the weapon, applicant has to come to the Arms Licensing Branch and submit the purchased weapon, an application for the entry of the weapon, receipt from the Gun house, and the arms license book.
After inspection, the District Magistrate signs the Arms License book, and the book is issued to the applicant.

Required InformationEdit

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

Name to whom the Arms license is wish to transfer.
Father's Name
Present Residential Address
Nearest Police Station
Telephone Number /Mobile number
Occupation

Need for the DocumentEdit

Indian National can claim a arm (gun) license for self defense, general security, sports-shooting etc.,
Any person who wishes to carry firearms must first secure a license to do so and has to renew before the period of license lapse.
When the original licensee is alive, he in his life-time may transfer the arms license to his legal heir and also when the original licensee has expired, the license can be transferred to legal heir.
Arms license (also known as a gun license) is a license or permit issued by government to an eligible individual.

Information which might helpEdit

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.

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