How to get gun license (firearm license) in Delhi?

Arms Act of 1959 allows citizens of India to get Non-Prohibited Bore (NPB) guns. NPB licenses can be issued to anyone of Indian Nationality who can claim a licensee status under the following:

• Self Defence - Individuals who could be prone to be attacked for reasons including being wealthy, being under threat, etc.

• General Security - which includes the provision of security for Banks, Institutions, etc. This can also cover the gunmen and protection squad of VVIPs and politicians.

• Crop Protection - Those who have agricultural or similar lands which need protection from Non-Scheduled pests and vermin, like boars, etc.

• Sports Shooting - Those under sports shooting discipline who need guns for sports purposes.

• Returning NRI - 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.

• Foreign National Status - Any foreign National is allowed to own and bear arms for a maximum period of 6 months during their stay in Delhi, given valid reasons.

Eligibility Criteria for getting a gun license (firearm license) in Delhi

The following are the eligibility criteria for getting a gun license in Delhi.

• The applicant should not have any records of any kind of criminal activity. Police will gather a lot of information about the applicant such as asking the people in the surroundings 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.

• An interview will be conducted with the applicant to check if the person is mentally or physically ill or not.

Documents Required for getting the gun license (firearm license) in Delhi

The following documents are required for getting gun license in Delhi.

1. Two passport size copies of the latest photograph of the applicant (in white background):- to be submitted at the time of appointment

2. Proof of date of birth

3. Proof of identification -Aadhar Card or in case the applicant does not have Aadhar Card, a written declaration to be submitted in the form of an Affidavit along with an alternative identification proof which may include-Passport;Voter identification Card, PAN Card or Identity Card issued to the employees.

4. Residence Proof: In case the applicant does not possess Aadhar Card or Passport, which may include Voter ID Card or Electircity bill or Landline telephone bill or Rent deed or Lease deed or property documents or any other documents to the setisfaction of the Licensing Athority.

5. Firearm training certificate in form S-1 (whenever made applicable by the Central Government by passing a general or special order);

6. Safe use and storage of firearms undertaking in(Form S-2). Click to Download

7. Self attested copies of the educational and professional qualification certificates from professional category applicants as specified in clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of rule 12 of the Arms Rules, 2016.

8. Medical certificates about mental health and physical fitness in form S-3, issued by a registered MBBS Doctor on prescribed proforma. Click to download

9. Self attested copy of the proof of date of birth (e.g. Matriculation certificate or School leaving certificate, Passport etc).

10. in case of protection for destruction of wild animals which do injury to human beings or cattle and damage to crops, permit from the authority empowered under the Wild Life (Protection ) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972)

11. Posting-cum-residence certificate / recommendation from the Commanding / supervisory Gazetted Officer is mandatory (In case of Armed Forces Personnel, and paramilitary forces only). Police personnel may also submit this proof.

12. Financial status proof like Income Tax Return (ITR)/Salary Slip.

13. Attach a copy of FIR/complaints to justify the threat, if any.

How to apply for a gun license (firearm license) in Delhi ?

The applicant should clearly mention the purpose(s) for which the licence is required; such as use, self protection, acquisition, possession, carrying, sport, display, destruction of wild animals which cause injury to human beings or cattle and damage to crops etc. as per the category of licence applied (Form II, III or IV).

Instructions for filing gun license (firearm license)

• Before applying online, keep the scanned copy of every required documents in pdf format (each pdf not exceeding 1 mb) and photograph in JPG format ( each JPG not exceeding 50 KB).

• After successful online registration of the application, upload the photograph and take the printout of the application. The signed application form along with the required documents are to be submitted in the concerned issuing authority for want of processing.

• Please note your online registration number for record and future reference.

• Concealing any material facts and/ or submitting false information will lead to cancellation of such application.

Procedure

Follow the below steps to apply for gun license in Delhi.

• Visit Arms License Online website.

• Click on Apply Online.

• Click on Apply Here.

• Select State Home Department/DM/SDM/Other/MHA

• Fill the category of application (Manufacturer, Individual, Institution, Sports, Dealer)

• Select State, District.

• Based on your request, you will be redirected to Delhi Police Licensing website.

• Register on the website and get login ID & password.

• Login to your account and select services you want to avail.

• Fill online application form and attach required documents.

Once the application is submitted, following activities will be carried out.

• Police will do the necessary due diligence to check the background of the applicant.

• Once it is cleared, police will send the reports to both the crime branch and the national crime record bureau.

• The report will be sent to the respective commissioner of Police. If the report is satisfactory and the applicant is considered, the license will be granted.

• After getting the gun license, the applicant has to contact the dealer for the procurement of the gun. For this, the customer will have to book a pre-order to get the gun from any licensed shop of their choice.

Documents required for getting the gun from licensed shop

The following documents are required for getting the gun from the licensed shop.

• Issued license with valid date and place and should be either in English or in Hindi.

• A photocopy of the Gun license.

• One copy of the NOC for the factory owner and one copy of the NOC for Police authorities. NOC is the No Objection Certificate(in case the gun license is valid across India then, there is no need to provide with NOC certificate).

• There is also a need for a transport license of the place where the factory is located.

• One cannot issue letters just based on the authorities but, the delivery can be permitted to the retainer only on the behalf of the customer. Now, this also requires some additional information including the name of the retainer along with the passport size picture and an authority letter signed by the retainer himself.

Track Status of Gun License in Delhi

The status of your application is updated in your account beside you are also informed through sms/email at various stages of application

How to apply for renewal of gun license (firearm license) in Delhi ?

Documents Required

Following documents are required for renewal of gun license (firearm license) in Delhi

1. Application form To be filled Online

2. Latest photograph of the applicant (in white background) to be uploaded online

3. Copy of Arms License to be uploaded online,

4. PAN card

5. Proof of residence in case the applicant does not possess Aadhar Card or Passport - (election card, or electricity bill, or landline telephone bill, or rent deed or lease deed, or property ownership's documents or any other document to the satisfaction of the licensing authority)

6. Firearm(s) for inspection ( to be brought at the time of appointment).

7. Aadhar Card or in case the applicant does not have Aadhar Card, a written declaration to be submitted in the form of an Affidavit along with and alternative identification proof which may include - Passport, Voter Identification Card, PAN Card or Identity Card issued to the employees

8. Posting-cum-residence certificate / recommendation from the Commanding / supervisory Gazetted Officer is mandatory (In case of Armed Forces Personnel, and paramilitary forces only). Police personnel may also submit this proof.  In that case 2nd proof of residence not required.

9. On every Renewal Applicant has to submit the Undertaking Click to Download

10. Declaration on the prescribed format in case of Late Renewal Click to Download

Procedure: -

The Application form will be submitted online along with necessary documents. Applicant will submit the signed print out of the application form filled online along with the undertaking and declaration (in case of late renewal) at the time of renewal of license at Licensing Unit, Police Station, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110049. 

References

• Fresh Arms License

• Fee Structure

• Arms License