DISCLAIMER

No person or member of this community has authority to issue firearms licenses. Under the Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016, the only authorities who can issue licenses are:

• The District Magistrate / District Collector of your jurisdiction
• The Commissioner of Police of your area
• Other designated licensing authorities as specified in the Arms Rules

• Provide assistance in obtaining a firearms license
• Act as agents, brokers, or intermediaries for license applications
• Guarantee, facilitate, or speed up any licensing process
• Offer legal advice specific to your case

• Do NOT trust anyone offering licensing help via DMs, private messages, or offline meetings.
• Do NOT pay anyone claiming to be a “license agent” or broker.
• Recent large-scale illegal-license cases show the serious legal and personal risks involved.

All license applications must be submitted directly through official channels:

• NDAL-ALIS Portal
• Your local District Magistrate's office
• Your local Commissioner of Police office

This community exists only for educational and informational purposes. Acceptable topics include:

• Indian firearms laws and regulations (discussion only)
• Sport shooting and related activities
• Historical firearms and heritage
• Firearms safety best practices

We do not provide legal advice. For specific legal guidance, consult a qualified legal professional.

• Information shared here is for general knowledge only.
• We are not responsible for any actions taken based on community discussions.
• Licensing authority lies solely with government officials as defined by law.