The Arms Act, 1959
The Arms Act, 1959 regulates the acquisition, possession, and transfer of firearms and ammunition in India.
"Arms And Ammunition Firearms Licensing Public Safety Penalties And Fines"
Summary
The Arms Act, 1959 is an Indian law that regulates the acquisition, possession, and transfer of firearms and ammunition. The act aims to maintain public safety and prevent the misuse of arms by individuals or organizations. It defines the types of firearms that can be legally possessed and regulates the licensing process for individuals and dealers. The act also outlines the penalties for violating its provisions, including fines and imprisonment.
Table of Contents
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| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions And Interpretation | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Licence For Acquisition And Possession Of Firearms And Ammunition | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Licence For Acquisition And Possession Of Arms Of Specified Description In Certain Cases | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Licence For Manufacture, Sale, Etc, Of Arms And Ammunition | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Licence For The Shortening Of Guns Or Conversion Of Imitation Firearms Into Firearms | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Prohibition Of Acquisition Or Possession, Or Of Manufacture Or Sale Of Prohibited Arms Or Prohibited Ammunition | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Prohibition Of Sale Or Transfer Of Firearms Not Bearing Identification Marks | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Prohibition Of Acquisition Or Possession By, Or Of Sale Or Transfer To, Young Persons And Certain Other Persons Of Firearms, Etc | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Licence For Import And Export Of Arms, Etc | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Power To Prohibit Import Or Export Of Arms, Etc | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Power To Restrict Or Prohibit Transport Of Arms | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Grant Of Licences | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Refusal Of Licences | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Duration And Renewal Of Licence | Open |
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