Section 15 of THE ARMS ACT, 1959
3 shall, unless revoked earlier, continue in force for a period of
three years from the date on which it is granted:
Provided that such a licence may be granted for a shorter period
if the person by whom the licence is required so desires or if the
licensing authority for reasons to be recorded in writing considers in any case that the licence should be granted for a shorter period.
- (2)A licence under any other provision of Chapter II shall,
| unless revoked earlier, continue | in force | for such | period from the | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| date on | which it | is granted | as the | licensing authority may in each |
case determine.
- (3)Every licence shall, unless the licensing authority for
| reasons to | be recorded | in writing | otherwise decides in any case, be |
|---|---|---|---|
| renewable for | the same | period for | which the licence was originally |
granted and shall be so renewable from time to time, and the
provisions of sections 13 and 14 shall apply to the renewal of a
licence as they apply to the grant thereof.
16.
Fees, etc., for licence.
Summary
- A gun license for a firearm or ammunition lasts for a standard period of five years from the day it is given, unless the authorities cancel it earlier.
- The licensing office can grant a license for a shorter time if the applicant requests it or if the office writes down its reasons for doing so.
- To keep a gun license active, the holder must show the license, weapon, ammunition, and connected documents to the authority after every five years.
- Licenses for other activities like making or selling weapons last for a period decided on a case by case basis by the licensing office.
- Licenses are normally renewed for the same length of time they were first given, unless written reasons are recorded to decide otherwise.
- The rules for applying for a license and the reasons for rejecting it also apply when a person wants to renew their license.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the normal validity of a gun license under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959?
Under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959, a license for a firearm or ammunition normally remains valid for five years from the date it is granted.
2. Can an authority grant a weapon license for less than five years under the Arms Act, 1959?
Yes, under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959, a license can be granted for a shorter duration if the applicant requests it or if the licensing authority writes down its reasons for doing so.
3. How does a person renew their existing license under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959?
Under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959, you must apply to renew your license. The licensing authority will decide using the same rules and checks that are used when granting a brand new license.
4. Must a gun owner show their weapon when keeping their license active under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959?
Yes, under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959, the owner must produce the license, the firearm, the ammunition, and all connected documents to the licensing authority after every five years.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959, what is the default duration for a standard civilian firearm license unless it is cancelled earlier?
Q2.Under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959, what must a licensing officer do if they want to grant a gun license for a shorter period than five years?
Q3.Under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959, which sections of the Act apply to the renewal of a license in the exact same way they apply to its original grant?
Q4.Under Section 15 of the Arms Act, 1959, what must a licensee do after every five years from the date of grant or renewal?