Legal Info &
Licensing Guide

All arms transactions in India are governed by The Arms Act, 1959 and The Arms Rules, 2016. As India's oldest licensed dealership, we operate in full compliance with both.

Under Section 3 of the Arms Act, no person can acquire, have in his possession, or carry any firearm or ammunition unless he holds a valid licence.

Air rifles and air pistols that generate energy below 20 joules (approximately 15 ft/lb) are currently exempt from licensing requirements under Rule 3 of the Arms Rules, 2016. However, high-powered PCPs and spring rifles that exceed this threshold do require a valid Firearms Certificate.

Low-power airguns (below 20 joules muzzle energy) — NO LICENCE REQUIRED. This covers most sub-12 ft/lb airguns used for pest control, target practice, and entry-level sport.

High-power airguns (above 20 joules) — FIREARMS CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. This includes most Olympic-grade PCPs, high-powered spring rifles in .22, and any airgun modified to exceed this limit.

We provide a free licence consultation with every purchase. Our team will confirm whether your chosen model requires documentation before completing the sale. We never dispatch arms without verifying your status.

1. Application: Visit your local District Magistrate (DM) or Commissioner of Police (metro cities) and submit Form I under the Arms Rules, 2016.

2. Verification: Police will conduct a character verification at your residential address. Typically takes 30–60 days.

3. Approval: If approved, your Firearms Certificate (FC) is issued specifying the category of arms you may possess.

4. Purchase: Present your valid FC at time of purchase. We will record it in our register as required by law and report the transaction to the licensing authority.

5. Renewal: FCs are typically valid for 3 years and must be renewed. We send renewal reminders to all our customers.

S R Ullagaddimath & Sons holds a valid Arms Dealer Licence under the Arms Act, 1959 issued by the Government of Karnataka. Licence Number: KA/HD/ADL/2024/001.

We are registered under the GST regime and maintain all records as mandated by the Arms Rules, 2016, including purchase registers, sale registers, and stock registers that are subject to periodic police inspection.

All airguns sold by us come with a verifiable receipt and, where required by law, a transfer of ownership form filed with the licensing authority.

Converting an airgun to fire live ammunition is a serious criminal offence punishable under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 with up to 7 years imprisonment.

Using an airgun in a public place without permission, pointing it at a person, or using it to intimidate are offences under IPC Sections 504 and 506.

Carrying an airgun in a vehicle without proper documentation, transporting it across state borders without an endorsement from the licensing authority, or importing without a valid import licence are all offences.

We refuse service to anyone we believe intends to misuse the arms purchased. Our compliance is non-negotiable.

Every member of our team is trained in Arms Act compliance. We conduct mandatory documentation checks before every transaction.

We report all sales to the concerned licensing authority as required. We do not facilitate grey-market purchases or undocumented transfers.

If you have any doubts about the legality of a particular model or your entitlement to purchase it, our experts will guide you clearly and honestly — even if that means advising you not to buy.