Can I carry gun in the flight in India ?
lot of you were asking question that can we carry gun / air gun / licensed gun in flight in india so here we are happy to clear you all the procedure and help you out
Different flights have different rules regarding carrying of the gun but here is what the basic gun law on carrying gun in flight looks like
In the case of Domestic Flights:
If you are traveling in one of the flights in India, then only bonafide passengers can carry one licensed revolver or pistol or a shotgun while traveling. He/she is also allowed to carry fifty cartridges in registered baggage after checking them at the check-in counter. Along with that, you are also required to fill a form which should be verified by the Airport Manager.
And obviously, there is a fee attached to carrying of such items i.e. INR 5000/ plus the service tax per firearm and the 50 cartridges.
If you belong to Defense forces or Paramilitary force, then you are exempt from payment of handling charge.
You are required to travel with a valid license of firearms and ammunition.
In any case Passenger cannot carry a firearm and /or ammunition on your person or in
your Cabin baggage. At the security check-point if any such item is detected in your
cabin baggage or on your person you may be criminally prosecuted. The firearm /
ammunition may be seized for investigation and if necessary used as evidence during
prosecution.
Passenger can carry one licensed revolver or pistol or shotgun and fifty (50) cartridges
in registered baggage after taking the following steps.
Must declare orally or in writing about carriage of firearm/ammunition either at the
time of check-in if screening of hold-baggage is done after check-in or before
security screening of the hold-baggage if it is done prior to check-in.
If passengers fail to declare as above you may be criminally prosecuted.
Must carry a valid license or authorization for carriage of firearm and/or
ammunition.
Firearm must be unloaded and packed separately from the ammunition and
meeting all safety and security requirements
Ammunition should not be carried in loose form and it should be in the proper
package.
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