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License of AK 47: Every person wants to protect himself. Many people keep a gun or revolver for their safety. Usually a license is required to keep a gun or revolver. Talking about weapons, there is a lot of craze for AK 47 among Punjabis. Often people want to know whether one can get a license to keep an AK 47 rifle at home or not. Today we will talk in detail about weapon license. Today we will also tell you which gun you can keep in your house and how to get its license.
What does the Arms Act say
Let us tell you that there is an Arms Act for keeping weapons in India. Under the Arms Act 1959, any needy person can purchase a firearm for self-defense by obtaining a license from the district administration. However, there are some rules for this, the first of which is that any Indian citizen must be 21 years of age or above to obtain a license.
Only licensed weapons will be available
Anyone in India needs a license to keep a weapon. To get the license you have to submit an application. So many states also have an online process. So you can also submit the application offline. When you apply for a firearm license you have to specify which gun you are carrying.
You are allowed to carry weapons only as per the license. Like pistol, revolver or double barrel rifle etc. Only permitted weapons can be carried. People of ASA cannot carry weapons like 38 bore 9 mm and 303.
Who can get a gun license?
It is very difficult to get a license for weapons in India. Therefore, some rules have been set by the government. Under the Arms Act 1959 of India, any person can obtain a license from the administration for self-defense. After this he can buy weapons. To get a license, you must be over 21 years of age.
The license holder should be a citizen of India. There should not be any serious criminal charges against you. You should be physically and mentally fit. You should not have any kind of government liability. After fulfilling all these eligibility, you have to explain why your life is in danger. Then you are issued a license.
What can you put in an AK 47?
Let us tell you that the government gives a gun license to anyone for self-defense, but there are many weapons that can only be used by security forces. No common man has a license for guns including weapons like AK 47 and explosive materials. Also, keeping weapons without a license is a punishable offense by law.
