January 15, 2008

Importing Firearms

Importing Firearms & Ammunition into India

  • Import of firearms is strictly prohibited.
  • Import of Cartridges in excess of 50 is also prohibited.

Transfer of Residence to India However, in the case of persons transferring their residence (as per conditions specified in the rules) to India for a minimum period of one year, one firearm of permissible bore can be allowed to be imported subject to the conditions that:
  1. the same was in possession and use abroad by the passenger for a minimum period of one year and also subject to the condition that such firearm, after clearance, shall not be sold, loaned, transferred or otherwise parted with, for consideration or otherwise, during the lifetime of such person.

    AND

  2. the firearms can be allowed in such cases on payment of applicable duty provided the passenger has a valid arms licence from the local authorities


Import of Airgun
Airgun Can be imported via personal baggage route or via post/ courier route

  • The importer MUST be a current member of a Rifle Club/ Shooting Association
  • The air guns / air-pistols imported can ONLY be in .177 calibre

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31 comments:

Unknown said...

I understand import of a used motorcycle to India is subjected to 105% duty where as a new one is charged at only 30%. I intend to bring a two year used Motorcycle which is registered in my name on TR and advise how much should I shell out at the Customs.

Anonymous said...

i want to bring airgun to India from Germany. I want to know is it allowed or not??

Anonymous said...

i want to gift air pistol and air riffle to my nephew in india..can i do so? if there are any regulations for the same pls let me know..thanks.

Anonymous said...

An air rifle is not considered a firearm. one with .177 can be imported without any trouble (.22 too but may go through additional scrutiny).

Being a member of a shooting club in India helps.

Anonymous said...

Dear All, Could someone please explain to me that is it one weapon in a lifetime or one weapon per Transfer of residence?? I have valid all India license for a rifle and shotgun. Can i bring both on consecutive TR?? I am also a rifle club member and have won medals in my state. Please help with the Info!

Anonymous said...

What is the rate of custom duty charged for importing two wheelers and 4 wheelers ? so they vary from country to country ?

Anonymous said...

iam an indian & i proud for to a indian even though i feel shame on my self that why i born in such a shameless country ruled by such a blady bas--d politicians, 150% of tax on importing goods, thoooooooo on our govt. abey g-n-u log, if u guts in u r asssssss come and work with labors who r working under a hooooooootttttt sun, sitting ideally on a wheel chair under AC and looting to innocent people is a job of chekka, so u peoples r (india govt )choooooooooo tiye simply.

Jourden....

Anonymous said...

does a sword count as a firearm i have bought it over seas and want to bring it back to india it is just a decoretive sword and not sharp but metal will that be a problem

Anonymous said...

I had bought a decorative sword when residing overseas.Does not have sharp edges and is mounted on a wooden board.I want to bring it over to India. What is the rule to get the same or would it pose a problem..

SPF

Anonymous said...

May i request to let me know if replica swords to be used in house interior decoration can be brought into INDIA. I am a resident of INDIA curently on short visit to HK (1 WEEK)

Ryan said...

hi
thanks everyone for ur post and valueble suggestions.
i want to buy a main spring of diana model35 from uk and wanna take it with me to india?
is there any problem in same. i m not a member of any club or any organization. or is there any phone no. i can phone and ask the right person?
what shell i do, Kindley respond.
thank you.

antho said...

i want to know that about airsoft guns which works on co2 gas are allowed in India or no?? because it looks more like a real gun and do i need document for airsoft gun.
pls let me know because i m gonna one

Anonymous said...

HELLO,SOME ONE TELL ME HOW TO BRING AIR GUN FROM EUROPE TO INDIA,
I AM SCARED TO CARRY WITH ME DUE TO OUR INDIAN AIR PORT CUSTOM.
THANK YOU.
ZID

manish.241186 said...

I want to import a blank firing gun,,,,,,can it be possible without any trouble

Anonymous said...

The Custom officers are very sweet to talk to but are in fact very bad. The rule is NO DUTY on air guns of .177 but they confiscate it saying you are not a member of rifle association. The big officer says detain it and give him a chance but the junior officers want to be more loyal than the king. They are crooks. They detain it. I thought India had got over the licence and Babu Raj but no India has not changed a bit. Now I am most disappointed with India, it is not worth living here. The Babus want to make us slaves. They consfiscted a .177 Imported. Badmash hain. Crooks all. Clerks and petty officers rule India.

Anonymous said...

i plan to buy a paintball marker from the usa, would the customs clear it?

Anonymous said...

i want to buy a paintball gun from the usa, would customs clear it,
thanks
sheila

Anonymous said...

Heloo i m a rifel shuter i wanna .177 air rifel how can i get it and which paper nessesrey to get this rifel

Unknown said...

The custom officers are all thug disguised in white uniforms. They are like leeches for returning passengers from abroad, they'll suck you up. Even if you are a member of any rifle club they WILL AS FOR BRIBE, may it be a .177 calibre rifle or pistol. If you are not a member just asked asked them how much they want.

So much for our Indian customs

Thanks
Asghar

prateek260 said...

one of my american friend is coming to India. i asked him to get me a .117 co2 pellet gun. will there be any problem at Mumbai customs? or any document required??

Unknown said...

Air rifle or pistol is not legal in every country. Most of the countries air rifle or pistol carry is a crime. If you carry or use this without permission then it is a crime. So you should to know the law that where and when you use gun.<a href="http://www.bestairriflereview.net/category/rifle-cleaning/>http://www.bestairriflereview.net/</a>

abhinav said...

I want to import a blank firing gun,,,,,,can it be possible without any trouble?
ll the customes paas it,in nagpur airport

Unknown said...

I like hunting,So I am very impressive because I want to buy a air rifle for hunting. So I think this is the best air rifle for hunting .So any one can buy a rifle for the same reason.

Anonymous said...

Hello sir, I want to inport a blank gun And blank bullets from USA to India Maharashtra Nagpur, so ll ne problem cme in customes or holds?
plz tel me

Unknown said...

I want to know that if buying an electric airsoft gun from website and then importing it in India is valid or not ?
Because it comes in toy category and it is 1:1 replica of real firearm and it shoots 6mm BBS.

Anonymous said...

HI I HAVE GOT LICENCE OF FIRE ARM AND I M HOLDING .22 RIFLE BRUNO MARK 2 BUT THE BARREL IS BAD SO PLS SOME CAN TELL ME HOW I CAN GET NEW BARREL OR IMPORT FROM OUTSIDE INDIA AS IT IS MADE IN GERMANY PLS EMAIL ME fernsnelly@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Don't worry about air guns unless your air guns don't use any ammunitions you can carry it anywhere with you. You don't even have to notify airlines about your air guns.

Unknown said...

Hi how to import a blank pistol from international market.so how many document are required for coustom clearance.
Thank you

Unknown said...

Hi how to import a blank pistol from international markets.and which documents are required for coustom clearance in India.

Unknown said...

Thanks

Unknown said...

I am ex army and vslun non prohibited arm licence holder, can I import .177 air pistol from Germany while I go on tourist visa

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