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Firearms Licence
A firearms license (also known as a gun license; or licence in British English) is a license or permit issued by a government authority (typically by the police) of a jurisdiction, that allows the licensee to buy, own, possess, or carry a firearm, often subject to a number of conditions or restrictions, especially with regard to storage requirements or the completion of a firearms safety course, as well as background checks, etc. Firearms licenses are not required in all jurisdictions. Additionally, some countries or states may require by law a "permit-to-purchase" in order to buy handguns or firearms. A licence may also be required to buy ammunition. The permit or license scope varies according to what firearm(s) or activity(s) it allows the holder to legally do with the firearm. Some jurisdictions may require a firearm license to own a firearm, to engage in hunting, target shooting or collecting, or to carry a concealed firearm, or operate a business (such as being a gun de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gun Laws In India
Indian law allows firearm possession on a may-issue Gun laws and policies, collectively referred to as firearms regulation or gun control, regulate the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, modification, and use of small arms by civilians. Laws of some countries may afford civilians a right to ... basis. With approximately five civilian firearms per 100 people, India is the Estimated number of civilian guns per capita by country, 120th civilly most armed country in the world. History Prior to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Sepoy Mutiny in 1857, there were few gun control laws in India. The Indian Arms Act, 1878 regulated the manufacture, sale, possession, and carriage of firearms. The act included the mandatory licensing to carry a weapon, but contained exclusions for some groups and persons, for instance "all persons of Kodava people, Kodava (Coorg) race". In the late 1890s, the British Empire was facing a series of internal insurrections in India (as well in Sudan), and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
