Tamil Nadu - Apply for New Firearm (Gun) License

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

In order to apply for arm gun license in Tamil Nadu, applicant has to apply with the respective Commissioner of police(COP) or the equivalent cadre authority for his/her area.
Link for contact: Commissioner Of Police and link2
Application form Form A can be obtained from the office while you visit. Or can be downloaded from the following link: Form for Arm License
Make sure that applicant is eligible for applying.
Please make sure that the documents are in hand before applying.
Complete the application form and submit along with required documents to the authority.
After the application is received, proper entry of records in registry will be made and then request will be forwarded to process.
Application will be forwarded to local police station for verification.
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..
The report will be sent to respective commissioner of Police.
If the report is satisfactory and the applicant is considered then the license will be granted.
Applicant should fill in NDAL (National Database on Arms License) : Data Input Form
Submit it to the Arms Act Department for uploading in the National Database and generate Unique ID.

Apply for Renewal

Make sure you have the application form for applying. Link: form
Please make sure that the documents are in hand before applying
Application for renewal of Arms License in the specified format should be submitted one month before the date of expiry of arms license
The licensee should produce his/her weapon and license for inspection at the time of renewal and pay the renewal fees.
If the Licensee is a senior citizen, the competent authority may verify physical fitness and mental alertness.
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.

Apply Online:

To Apply for New Firearm (Gun) License, the applicant has to visit the following link:Link
Click on "Apply Here" and proceed.
Now click on the "State Home Department/DM/SDM/Other/MHA" tab from the given options.
A form will open up, the applicant shall provide the correct information with all the required details.
Select "Category" as "Individual" or "Manufacturer" or "Dealer" and "Service" as "Application for Cancellation of License".
On a newly opened page, enter the UIN number and Captcha code and click on "Get Detail" to proceed.
Once the "License Specific Details" are displayed, make sure to include or exclude the required information up to date and click "Next"
Now enter the "Endorsement Details" and proceed.
The applicant shall follow the onscreen instructions to proceed further.
Make sure to upload all the "Required Documents".
Once the application is verified, pay the requisite "Fee".
Download the license from the portal
Collect it from the nearest police station by showing the online license.
The stipulated time period for the process is 30 days.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application form. Link: for form
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

For Renewal

In case of Individual
Application form
Proof of address
Original License
Senior citizen should produce fitness and mental alertness certificate

In case of Companies and Bank applying

Application form
Proof of address
Original License
IT returns

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,
GREATER CHENNAI POLICE,
No. 132, COMMISSIONER OFFICE BUILDING,
EVK SAMPATH ROAD, VEPERY,
CHENNAI-600007.
Ph: +91 044 - 25615048, 28555064
Email: [email protected]
Link for contact information: Contact for police commissioner

EligibilityEdit

The license authority shall refuse to grant a license:
- Where such license is required in respect of any prohibited arms or prohibited ammunition
- Where such is required by a person whom the licensing authority has reason to believe:
  - To be prohibited by the Indian Arms Rules or by any other law for the time being in force from acquiring, having in his possession or carrying any arms or ammunition.
  - To be of unsound mind.
  - To be for any reason unfit for a license.

FeesEdit

Fee information can be obtained directly from the department office while applying.
Fees may vary in variation of the arms

ValidityEdit

A license is valid for 3 years from the date on which it is granted (unless revoked earlier) and need to be renewed before one month of expiry
License may be granted for a shorter period also, if the person by whom the license is required desires or if the licensing authority decides
License is renewable from time to time - Even the authority can ask for renewal in between the renewal period for recording purpose

Documents to UseEdit

Fire Arm Application form

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

Processing TimeEdit

Fresh license can be issued at a maximum of one month

InstructionsEdit

Applicants may approach the Office of the Deputy Commissioner who is in charge of issuing Firearms License.
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 Applicant
Present and permanent address
Date of birth, age
Occupation and designation
Whether the applicant has been:
- Convicted if so, (the offenses),the sentence and date of sentence.
- Ordered to execute a bond under chapter VIII of Cr. P. C. for keeping the peace or for good behavior if so when and for what period.
- Prohibited under the Arms Act, 1959 or any other law from having the arms/ ammunition.
Whether the applicant applied for a licence before if so when to whom & with what result.
Whether the applicants licence was over suspended or cancelled/ revoked if so, when and by whom and on what account.
Whether any other member of the applicants family is in possession of an arms licenses if so particulars thereof.
Whether the applicant :
- Is a licensee or esteem if so, description of arms hold.
- Has a safe place for keep the arm.
Particulars of Licence

Need for the DocumentEdit

Any person who wishes to carry firearms must first secure a license to do so. Every application for the grant of a license shall be submitted in Form A.

Information which might helpEdit

To know more about obtaining and carrying firearms see Indian Arms Rules 2010: Arms Rules 2010

External LinksEdit

Arms License Application

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.