Apply for Arm License

Arms License can be applied by making an application to the License Authority or the Home Department

Purpose of Apply for Arm License

An arms license 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. Arms Rules, 2016 mandatorily requires UIN (Unique Identification Number) to be noted on the Arms Licence issued by the Licencing authority. Any Arms Licence without the UIN is not a valid licence.

How to apply

Arms Licence can be applied by downloading the application form given below. The duly filled up application form has to be submitted along with supporting documents to the Arms Licensing office of the concerned Deputy Commissioner’s office by paying the requisite fees as levied by Government of India as per Arms Act Amendment from time to time.

To download the application form visit here:

• Application Form (Form-A)
• Form for Additional Details

Eligibility Criteria

Any Citizen of India above 21 years of age

Fees

License fees levied as per ARMs Act Amendment fixed by Government of India time to time.

Please refer to the link for information on Arms License Fee: Arms Licence Fee

Required Documents

The following documents under rule 11 of the Arms Rules 2016 are to be submitted along with the application form –

• 4 Nos.passport size copies of the latest photograph (in white background)
•  Proof of date of birth
•  Identification proof – 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.
• Residence proof 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 documents or any other document to the satisfaction of the licensing authority)
• Firearm training certificate in Form S-1 (whenever made applicable by the Central Government by passing a general or special order)
• Safe use and storage of firearms undertaking referred to in sub rule (4) in Form S-2
•  For professional category applicant self-attested copies of the educational and professional qualification certificates as specified in clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of rule 12
•  Medical certificates about mental health and physical fitness(in Form S-3)
•  In case of protection for destruction of wild animals which do injury to human being or cattle and damage to crops, permit from the authority empowered under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972)

Whom to contact

Magistracy Branch of Office of the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Barpeta

DC Office, Barpeta, Assam, (India)
PIN: 781 301
Ph:0091-3665-252129/252105
FAX: 0091-3665-252211/252059
E-mail: dc-barpeta@nic.in

Source: barpeta.assam.gov.in