1. A license to purchase long-barreled weapons is valid for 6 months (the expiration date will be indicated at the bottom of the license) - during this time you either purchase a weapon or hand it over (mandatory, otherwise the local police will “torment you”) to the authorities issuing a weapons license. Remember, the weapons license you received is not RENEWED (if lost, it is not RESTORED), but the state fee is paid again and a new license is issued based on the documents you previously submitted (if the validity period of the previously submitted documents has not expired).
2. A license to purchase, store and carry self-defense weapons (short-barreled) is issued for 5 years. During this period, you independently purchase weapons in hunting stores to suit your taste (no more than 5 units). Colloquially, a handgun license is usually referred to as an "Open License."
3. Do not forget to submit your license to the authorities that issue weapons licenses within 14 days after purchasing a smooth-bore weapon, and register weapons purchased under an open license with these authorities within the same period, otherwise they may be subject to administrative liability.
4. Re-registration of civilian weapons is carried out every 5 years.
5. In total, you can have 5 units of smooth-bore, 5 units of short-barreled and 5 units of weapons with a rifled barrel. If you need to have more, create a collection.
Documents required to obtain a weapons license
1. Application card for issuing a weapons license (filled out independently and only the 1st side of the Application.
2. A photocopy of the pages of the general passport of a Russian citizen (2 and 3 page spread, place of residence), plus the original passport.
4. Medical certificate form 046-1.
5. Receipt for payment of one-time fees.
Points 1–5 are applicable for self-defense weapons.
Note: when applying for a license to purchase a hunting smoothbore weapon, the following is additionally provided:
6. Photocopy of the hunting license (1st page and the page with the last payment of the fee), plus the original hunting license..
Places to purchase civilian weapons
1. In a hunting store. The simplest scheme is to obtain a weapons license at licensing offices; go to the store, buy a license and submit it to the licensing authorities; you receive a permit card for this weapon.
2. Handheld. A more complex scheme (as a rule, it is financially beneficial, since former owners still sell weapons cheaper than similar weapons in a store):
Obtain a license from licensing departments;
Option I
take from the former owner of the weapon an application for re-registration of his weapon in your name and the original permit for storage (storage and carrying) of weapons; go to the permitting office at the owner’s place of residence; hand over to the permitters your license, a photocopy of your passport, a statement from the former owner and his weapon permit card; when ready (permits fill out the back of the license themselves, affix the Department of Internal Affairs stamps, i.e. act as a hunting store), pick up the license; go to the former owner of the weapon and pick up the weapon; together with the weapon, you go to an appointment with your permitters and hand over your license; You receive a weapons permit card.
Option II
give the original of your license and a photocopy of your civil passport to the former owner of the weapon; he himself goes to his licensing department, hands over your license, a photocopy of your passport, his weapons permit card and writes an application on the spot to re-register his weapon in your name; when the license is ready, takes it from the permitters (or sends you to get it); gives you a completed weapons license and the weapon itself; go with a license and a weapon to your permitting system; You receive a weapons permit card.
Option III (most preferable for permitters)
You and the former owner of the weapon go together to the permitting office at his place of residence, having with you the weapon and the documents indicated above; fill out an application on the spot (sometimes permitting authorities require an application from each participant in the transaction - from one “...Please re-register...”, from the other “...Please re-register...”); discuss your further actions with the inspector (either option “a” or option “b”).
3. Abroad. This is perhaps the most complex scheme, but on the other hand, you can buy the weapon you like abroad much cheaper than in hunting stores:
get a license;
going abroad (take a license with you, in some countries they require its presentation, and in the countries of the post-Soviet space, hunting stores generally stock it);
purchase (according to the laws of the country in which you are located) weapons;
take it to our customs; at customs, announce the weapon you have purchased (customs will temporarily confiscate it and issue the appropriate document);
You receive a certificate for the right to import weapons from the certification body for civilian and service weapons;
go to the UOLRR, write an application for issuing a permit to import weapons (do not forget to take with you a license, a document from customs, a passport for a weapon, your passport, a certificate for the right to import weapons);
when ready, pick up a weapons import permit and an unfilled license from the UOLRR (remember, customs will not store your weapons for free, so it is in your interests to hurry up the permitters);
at customs, present a permit to import weapons, a certificate of seizure of weapons by customs and pick it up;
take the received weapon to the certification body and receive a certificate for this weapon;
carry the specified certificate, license and paid fee to the OLRRR;
receive a completed license from UOLRR;
You hand over the license to the permitting department at your place of residence (where you received your license) (and present the weapons you imported to the permitters);
receive a weapon permit card (weapons license).
Carrying and storing firearms is permitted by law. Almost every citizen in the Russian Federation has the right to this (with some restrictions). However, it is not enough to buy a gun; you must have a so-called license confirming the right to use it. This article will tell you how to obtain permission for what documents are needed for this, as well as the procedure for submitting them and possible pitfalls.
Who can have a hunting weapon?
Before purchasing any type of weapon, it is first of all important to clarify whether you fall under the criteria of citizens who are allowed to do so. The following persons are not prohibited from purchasing hunting weapons:
Those who have reached the age of 18;
Having a permanent residence permit in the region of residence;
Mentally sane;
Having visual acuity (including with corrective means) of at least 0.5;
Having no criminal record (or having an expunged criminal record for minor crimes);
Those who have not been held accountable for administrative violations of the order, drug trafficking and use, or hunting rules in the last 12 months.
All these conditions must be met in any case, regardless of what category of hunting weapon you decide to purchase.
Types of hunting weapons
Hunting weapons have 3 categories:
- Rifled.
- Short-barreled.
- Smoothbore.
For each of the above types, a permit is required. The law also provides for the following conditions for the acquisition of weapons: a legally capable person has the right to possess 5 units of each of these categories of weapons. If the established number increases, then a collection certificate should be issued.
Types of licenses for hunting weapons
If it is quite easy to purchase a firearm (in a store or from hand), then obtaining a license for it will be more labor-intensive. The resolution itself comes in two types:
For storage;
For storage and wearing.
The first type of license only allows you to keep a gun at home; the last resort is to use it for self-defense. It is worth considering that transporting it will be prohibited - for violating this rule you will be subject to an administrative penalty. The exception is transportation to sporting events. In the second case, documents for hunting weapons allow you to both store it and carry it with you. In addition, you can use a gun for certain legally permitted purposes outside the home.
A little about the rules for storing hunting weapons
Firearms in themselves pose a particular threat to the life and health of others, so even storing them incorrectly can lead to dire consequences. And if you need a license for a hunting weapon, then to obtain it you will not be able to do so without following certain rules prescribed by law.
The gun should be stored in a metal safe or box that is securely locked. Moreover, this container can be made either independently or purchased in specialized stores. Except for you, access to it should be strictly limited. However, the firearm must not be loaded.
If you go out of town, temporarily live in a hotel, travel on a train or relax in a country house, you do not need to take the safe with you. The most important thing is to hide the weapon so that only you can use it.
When transporting a gun, approximately the same conditions should be observed: it can be moved unloaded and only in a case.
As for law enforcement agencies, they can at any time demand verification of compliance with the storage conditions of hunting weapons.
Required documents to obtain permission
How to obtain a permit for a hunting weapon? First of all, you need to familiarize yourself with the list of documents that the governing bodies will require from you. Prepare everything you need in advance so that you don’t have to visit the necessary authorities several times later:
1. Application for a license.
4. 1 copy of pages of the Russian passport from 2 to 5 inclusive.
5. 2 photographs 3x4 cm.
6. Medical certificate in form 046/1.
7. A receipt from the bank confirming payment of the state duty.
8. The original of the inspection report by the district police officer of the safe in which the weapon is supposed to be stored.
9. Certificate of successful completion of training at a specialized center for handling firearms.
10. Hunting license.
11. 1 copy of the hunting license.
Where to collect the necessary documents?
If everything is clear with the Russian passport, its copy, military ID and photographs, then ordinary citizens have questions about other points much more often. To obtain a permit for a hunting weapon, other documents will have to be collected from the following authorities:
An application of the established form can be printed from the website of the local Ministry of Internal Affairs or obtained from the institution itself;
Medical certificate No. 046/1 is obtained at or a paid center, this should include notes on visiting the following doctors: narcologist, psychiatrist, therapist, ophthalmologist;
The state fee for obtaining a license is 200 rubles, for its renewal - 10 rubles; paid according to the details that will be given to you at the licensing and permitting department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs; You can also come to any Sberbank branch, where the operator will find all the necessary data in the database;
A report on the police examination of the safe is drawn up on the spot, when the local police officer is called to inspect and examine the storage location;
To obtain a certificate confirming your qualifications in safe handling of weapons, you will need to complete a course (usually it lasts no more than 1 day) and pass a test at a specialized training center. Their addresses can also be clarified at the local department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
A hunting license is issued upon joining any hunting society, in which you must be a member and pay membership fees for as long as you carry the above-mentioned weapon.
How to obtain a permit for a hunting weapon? Step by step procedure
This event will take quite a lot of time, and it is also complicated by certain working hours of departmental structures. However, if you follow the following instructions, you can reduce the process of obtaining a license to a minimum:
It is allowed to purchase: self-defense weapons, sports weapons, signal weapons, hunting weapons and bladed weapons, which are worn with a Cossack uniform or national costume.
Who can get a license?
A license will not be given to anyone who has not submitted a medical certificate confirming that there are no contraindications to owning a weapon. Those who have an unexpunged or outstanding conviction for an intentional crime, as well as those who are serving a sentence for a crime, will not be able to obtain a license; those who, within a year, have repeatedly committed an administrative offense encroaching on public order and public safety, or an offense in the field of illicit trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substances. Persons without permanent residence or registered in a psychoneurological or drug treatment clinic will not receive a license.
How do you obtain a license and permit?
You need to provide a certain package of documents to the licensing and permitting service of the local police department. This package includes an application in a special form, which indicates the applicant’s passport details, his place of residence and information about the weapons he has. Also provided are two 3x4 photographs and a medical certificate confirming the absence of contraindications.
A citizen will be issued a license only after he has undergone special training, during which he will be taught the rules of safe handling of weapons. Then the citizen must pass an exam and thus confirm the acquired knowledge.
If a person wants to buy a hunting weapon, he must submit to the Department of Internal Affairs a document giving the right to hunt. Such a document is a hunting license.
Those purchasing sporting weapons must certify that they participate in sports that involve the use of firearms. You can use your sports passport as proof.
After the weapon has been purchased, it must be brought back to the police department, where licensing and permitting service officers will inspect it. The weapon will be registered. After this, you can apply for a permit to keep and carry weapons, if required.
The applicant's documents for a license are reviewed within one month from the date of submission of the application. Permission to carry and store weapons can be obtained in about two weeks.
How long is the license valid?
A license to purchase weapons is given for half a year. If it has not been purchased during this time, the license must be returned. If the weapon is purchased and registered, a document is issued that allows you to carry and store the weapon within five years.
The license can be renewed, but to do this, the gun owner must re-collect all the necessary documents, undergo training and provide a medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to owning a gun.
How many weapons can you purchase with a license?
Can be purchased and registered no more than 5 weapons belonging to the same category.
Can someone get a gun without a license?
Yes. These are citizens serving in state paramilitary organizations. This includes law enforcement and military personnel. Law enforcement agencies themselves purchase weapons and issue them to their employees for a certain period of time. Security organizations and private security companies buy weapons under license and issue them to employees who have undergone special training and who have permission to store and carry weapons from the Department of Internal Affairs.
When is it allowed to use weapons?
Citizens are allowed to use weapons that belong to them to protect their lives, health and property. At the same time, in a state of necessary self-defense, it is forbidden to cause harm to third parties. You cannot use weapons against women, disabled people and minors, unless they attacked you in a group and with weapons. Athletes can use weapons during shooting and competitions, and hunters can use weapons during hunting.
Those who legally own weapons are prohibited from carrying them during various public events, such as rallies, meetings, demonstrations, entertainment events and religious ceremonies. The exception is law enforcement officers; they are allowed to carry weapons to ensure safety.
During public events, Cossacks and event participants who represent different nationalities and wear national costumes can have edged weapons.
Before purchasing a weapon for self-defense or sport, you must ensure that you obtain the appropriate permit from the state. Setting it up is not as easy as it seems. Therefore, in order not to be refused a service, follow the clear sequence of actions described in the article. Here you will find: what documents are needed to submit an application to the LRO, how long it takes to obtain a weapons license and what the cost of the entire procedure is.
Who can get a weapons license
Federal Law No. 150 of December 13, 1996 contains information about who has the right to a permit to purchase weapons. This includes:
- Citizens living on the territory of the Russian Federation who have reached the age of 21 (for traumatic weapons).
- Citizens living on the territory of the Russian Federation, who have reached 18 years of age and have completed military service (for traumatic weapons).
- Citizens over 18 years of age (for other types).
In addition to age restrictions, there are other nuances when issuing a license. The applicant must not have:
- more than 2 administrative offenses in the last 12 months;
- outstanding criminal record (the expiration period is specified in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and depends on the severity of the crime);
- convictions for weapons crimes;
- the presence of certain health conditions (poor vision, disability group, etc.);
- court injunctions imposed on him to purchase weapons.
It is also not allowed for a citizen to be registered with a narcologist or psychiatrist.
Type of weapon and types of licenses
The buyer should know what types of equipment can be purchased, as well as what types of licenses there are. Let's start with the first one, weapon types:
| No. | Type | Where is it used? | Peculiarities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gas | Self-defense | Strikes with a charge containing tear and irritant substances |
| 2 | Traumatic | Self-defense | Hit with rubber bullets |
| 3 | Pneumatic | Hunting or sport | Strikes with a bullet fired under the influence of compressed gas |
| 4 | Smoothbore | Hunting or sport (rarely for self-defense) | It has one or more trunks with smooth channels inside. Less accurate than rifled |
| 5 | Rifled | Hunting or sport | It has a barrel with rifling located inside (rectangular, trapezoidal, polygonal, etc.). They, in turn, give the bullet rotation, due to which the accuracy of hitting the target increases significantly. |
Types of licenses:
- for the purchase of weapons;
- for storing weapons;
- to carry weapons.
Wherein:
- The first permit will be required for all of the above types of equipment.
- Registration of the second and third will be required only for smooth-bore, rifled, and pneumatic types.
To purchase a stun gun or tear canister, a license is not required.
Important. To obtain a permit for a hunting weapon, you must provide a hunting license, and for a sporting weapon, you must provide an athlete’s document.
Applying for a weapons license: procedure
Now let’s move on directly to the procedure for preparing the main document for purchasing equipment. You need:
- Pass a medical examination.
- Attend and complete a firearms training course.
- Submit an application to the licensing and permitting departments of the Russian Guard.
- Create all conditions for storage.
- Get paper.
- Buy the product itself.
Let's look at each point in more detail.
Medical examination
First, you will need to undergo a medical commission, which includes the following doctors:
- expert in narcology;
- psychiatrist;
- ophthalmologist;
- therapist.
You need to obtain a certificate 003-О/У from a narcologist “On the absence of narcotic drugs in the body.” To do this, the doctor will prescribe additional tests.
The psychiatrist draws up a paper stating that you are not registered and do not have mental illness.
An ophthalmologist will check your visual acuity. If it is satisfactory, then the chances of obtaining a license increase.
The therapist, who should be visited last, will draw up the main certificate 002-О/У “On the absence of contraindications to owning a weapon.”
Also take with you the necessary documents to obtain a medical certificate:
- passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (with permanent registration);
- Form No. 3 (if registration is temporary);
- compulsory medical insurance policy (not in all cases).
In this case, you can undergo examination both in private licensed clinics and in municipal dispensaries.
On a note. Military personnel are not required to visit doctors. It is enough to bring a certificate from the military unit confirming your service and the presence of weapons assigned to you.
Weapons courses
An important step in obtaining a weapons license is taking courses at one of the licensed centers. The latter provide training on how to handle guns and “traumas”. Waiting for you there:
- Theoretical part.
- Practical part.
Theoretical consists of studying:
- legal nuances: rules for wearing and storing equipment, criminal and administrative penalties for offenses, etc.;
- first aid for victims of a gunshot wound;
- basics of fire training;
- parameters and features of some types of weapons.
Practical:
- shooting at a shooting range from a smoothbore hunting rifle (with and without cartridges);
- shooting at a shooting range from a traumatic pistol (with or without ammunition).
In this case, an exam will be conducted for each part. And upon successful completion you will be given:
- act of testing knowledge;
- a copy of the training center license.
For your information. To prepare in an accredited department, you must provide a passport, a medical report (003-O/U and 002-O/U) and several 3x4 photographs.
Applying for a license
There are two options for obtaining a weapons permit: through State Services online or at the LRO in person.
With the first method you need :
If the decision is positive, a notification will be sent to the email address you provided with an appointment time at the LRO of the Russian Guard. There you need to provide the originals of the attached scans and pick up the completed permit.
Good to know. There is a 30% discount on state duty payments on the unified State Services portal.
With the second method you need:
The documents that will be needed when submitting the application are as follows:
- passport;
- medical report;
- certificate of completion of courses;
- establishment license;
- photo 3x4 (2 pcs.);
- duty payment receipt.
Installing a storage safe
Before a license is issued, it is necessary to ensure the correct storage conditions for future equipment, that is, purchase and install a gun safe. If this does not happen, then the inspector who comes with the inspection will make a negative decision on the service.
So, important nuances when choosing a “storage”:
- material – metal or wood covered with metal on top;
- material wall thickness – at least 2 mm (smooth-bore), 3 mm (rifled);
- the presence of two locks and a separate compartment for storing cartridges;
- reliable fastening to the wall or floor (using wedge anchors or anchor bolts).
Additional requirements for a safe depend on the type and size of equipment: pneumatic, rifled, firearms, as well as long-barreled or short-barreled weapons.
Purchasing weapons
After a positive decision by the LRO, a license to purchase weapons will be issued in 2 copies:
- original to you;
- duplicate to the seller.
For your information. Another duplicate remains in the LRO department of the Russian Guard.
All that remains is to visit a weapons store with this paper and identification card and buy a suitable product. Please note that the seller is obliged to issue a registration certificate for it.
License duration and cost
This type of license has a limited validity period. You can only purchase equipment for six months. If you are late, you will have to get the paper again.
The cost of the service is quite high. It consists of:
- state duty - 2000 rubles (for State Services - 1400);
- medical commission - from 2000 rubles;
- training courses on handling weapons - from 4,000 rubles;
- purchase of a safe – from 4,000 rubles.
The total is about 12 thousand rubles.
For your information. All prices, in addition to duties, are approximate. They vary depending on the region of residence.
Registration and registration of a license for storage and carrying
As mentioned above, some types of weapons require permission to store and carry. Without it, all actions with weapons will be illegal.
Required documents
To begin with, we list the list of documents required for this type of license:
- standard application;
- passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
- several 3x4 photos;
- duplicate purchase license;
- technical passport for the weapon (as well as a copy);
- check for payment of state duty (500 rubles).
Where to apply
Let's consider where to apply. It can be done:
- through the online portal of State Services;
- personally at the LRO of the Russian Guard.
In the first option:
- Log in to the service website.
- Open the "Services" tab.
- Find and click on the “Security and Law Enforcement” section.
- Select the “Permit to Possess and Carry” category.
- Click on the "Get Permission" option.
- Read the information below and click the “Get Service” button.
- Fill out the application form: information about yourself, contact details, place of permanent registration, territorial branch of the LRR, information about the purchased equipment, series and number of the license for purchase, purpose of purchase, storage address.
- Attach scanned documents and confirm the submission of the application.
- Pay the fee.
- Expect notification from the government service.
- Visit the LRO with original documentation.
In the second option:
- Select the territorial branch of the LRR of the Russian Guard and visit it.
- Pay the state fee.
- Provide a package of papers and write an application.
- Wait a while.
- Take the result.
Registration period
A storage permit is issued quite quickly - within 14 days. At this time, the weapon should not be used, because in fact the license is not yet ready.
The paper is issued for a 5-year period. After this time has expired, the document is extended.
Traumatic weapon
There are several nuances that you need to know before purchasing an “injury”:
- First, a license is issued to purchase weapons, and then to carry and store them.
- You can own no more than two traumatic weapons, and each one must have its own permit.
- Along with the main product you will need a holster. Since, according to the legislation of the Russian Federation, this type of weapon is carried exclusively in a leather case.
Airguns
For pneumatics, some conditions also need to be taken into account:
- To buy a weapon for hunting, you need to provide an issued hunting license.
- To use it for sports - an athlete's passport.
- The number of pneumatics owned is not limited.
- Equipment of this type with parameters caliber less than 4.5 and muzzle energy less than 7.5 J does not require a license.
Hunting weapon
Hunting weapons have the following nuances:
- They are: rifled, smoothbore or combined (two muzzles of different types). However, please note that rifled equipment can only be obtained after 5 years of owning a smoothbore one.
- A hunting license is required to submit an application. You can obtain it from the environmental management and environmental protection authorities. The service is provided free of charge.
How to renew your license
What if the license to store and carry weapons expires soon? It’s simple, you just need to renew the permit paper. Let's take a closer look at what needs to be done for this.
As in previous cases, there are two options for submitting an application:
- through the State Services website;
- in person at the licensing and permitting department.
In the first option you are required to:
- Log in to the single portal.
- Go to the “Services” tab.
- Find and click on the “Security and Law Enforcement” section.
- Click on the “Permit to Possess and Carry” category.
- Select the “Extension” option.
- Read the information about the required documents and the amount of the fee, and click on “Get the service.”
- Fill out the form: information about the applicant, passport data, contacts, information about the previous license, address where the weapon is stored.
- Attach scans.
- Confirm and submit the application.
- Pay the state fee of 350 rubles.
If the department’s decision is positive, then after some time it will be necessary to provide the original documentation.
In the second option, everything is the same as above:
- Visit the branch of the LRR of the Russian Guard.
- Pay a fee of 500 rubles.
- Write an application and submit documents.
- Wait a while and take the result.
Obtaining a weapons license is a rather complicated procedure. However, it is necessary for everyone who plans to purchase this kind of equipment to go through it. Otherwise, the violator may face troubles, including imprisonment.
To acquire a traumatic pistol for safety reasons, a Russian citizen needs a license for a traumatic weapon, and to carry it legally, a permit is required. Let's look at the procedure for obtaining these documents, tell you what you have to do and how much the right to self-defense using trauma will cost.
What traumatic weapons do not require a license?
In accordance with the Law “On Weapons” 150-FZ, in the Russian Federation the types of self-defense weapons that civilians are allowed to have are divided into licensed and unlicensed.
Without permission and license, persons residing in the country have the right to buy and carry:
- Mechanical gas atomizers, i.e. any gas cartridges, regardless of the substances they contain (including pepper, etc.). Restrictions are imposed on their use: not allowed in closed spaces, in buildings with a large number of people inside, outdoors in strong winds;
- Gas pistols with caliber up to 4.5 mm. Like the previous type, they should not be used in crowded areas, because the owner risks exceeding the necessary self-defense;
- Stun guns with a power of up to 3 W, equipped with protruding electrodes;
- Pneumatic pistols with a caliber of up to 4.5 mm with muzzle energy of up to 7.5 J;
- Signal pistols and revolvers with a caliber of up to 6 mm;
- A light and sound weapon that suppresses aggression by influencing a dangerous object through a sharp loud sound and a flash of light. The most famous example of such a self-defense device is AntiDOG, designed for short-term neutralization of dogs and some other dangerous animals;
- Collectible (decorative) smooth-bore and/or edged weapons, subject to storage indoors exclusively as interior parts;
- Variations of these types, combining the properties of 2-3 of them, for example, rocket launchers, which have both a signal effect and a possible impact on the aggressor with gas.
Information about the caliber and muzzle energy must be indicated in the certificate for any legally sold unit of pneumatics. In Russia, pneumatic guns with muzzle energy up to 3 J are most often offered as self-defense weapons, available without permission.
Types of licenses
The above-mentioned Federal Law-150 provides for three types of issued permits:
- for storage;
- for storage and carrying;
- for storage and use.
The type of required permit that should be issued after purchasing a weapon is determined by the type of the latter.
There are no types of licenses, since a license is a permitting document for the purchase of weapons of the type specified in it. For further actions with the acquired weapon, it is envisaged to obtain not a weapons license, but a permit. These two documents should be clearly distinguished.
There are exceptions to this rule:
- the types of self-defense weapons listed in the previous part of the article, as well as decommissioned emasculated weapons, do not require either a license to acquire or permission to perform any actions with them;
- a license to acquire gas and signal means of self-defense, as well as edged weapons as an element of the national costume, plays the role of a permit;
- To use a hunting rifle, on the contrary, permission alone is not enough - you must obtain a hunting license.
Where do you get a license for a traumatic weapon?
To obtain a weapons license, you will have to pay a visit to the Licensing and Permitting Department (OLRR) of the territorial administration of the Russian Guard, which serves the area (settlement) in which the person wishing to acquire a weapon lives. A citizen who, contrary to current Russian legislation, does not live at his place of registration, is forced to go to a government agency that serves the area where he is registered.
It is recommended that before you start filling out all the required papers and going through the authorities, you personally visit the OLRR to make sure whether they will give you permits for trauma, ask about the procedure for their registration and receive comprehensive official explanations on all issues.
Be prepared that it will take up to three months to collect the full package of papers.
What documents are needed to obtain a permit?
To obtain a personal injury license you must submit:
- an application drawn up in a standard approved form;
- a copy of the passport or an identity card that replaces it;
- two 3x4 photo cards;
- a check from the bank's cash desk confirming payment of the state duty.
In turn, to obtain a permit for a traumatic weapon, you will need:
- certificate of training completed and exam passed;
- medical certificate 046-1;
- an act from the local police commissioner confirming the presence in your residential premises (at your place of registration) of a safe or a special cabinet for storing a pistol;
- check from the bank office for payment of the duty.
Before applying for a permit, you will have to spend time and money on training in an accredited organization, undergo a medical examination, buy and install a cabinet / safe that is firmly attached to the wall and locked with a combination lock, and contact the local police officer to come to the owner of the injury and executed the said act.
Average cost of licenses
Training costs approximately 5 thousand rubles. If the exam cannot be successfully passed the first time, an unlimited number of retakes are allowed, but the “price of the question” is 1000 rubles. for every try.
The total cost of a medical certificate is 1,500 rubles.
The state fee for issuing a license is from 500 to 2000 rubles, and the OLRR can also charge additional fees. fee for her form - 50 rubles.
The state fee for issuing a permit for injury is 100 rubles.
How to renew your license
If within 6 months you, due to some circumstances (surmountable or insurmountable), have not managed to acquire a traumatic injury, your license will be automatically revoked. In this case, the renewal of the document is completely excluded, and you will have to go through the entire procedure of its registration again - from scratch.
As for the permit for trauma, it should be renewed three months before its immediate expiration using a procedure identical to its receipt.
Rules for carrying traumatic weapons
The traumatic pistol should be worn:
- only in a sheathed holster;
- set to fuse;
- without a cartridge in the chamber;
Of course, the owner of a traumatic weapon must always have a permit and identification card with him.
We must not forget about the principles of using traumatism. We must in every possible way avoid exceeding permissible self-defense, causing unjustified harm to objects that pose a danger, and correctly assess the degree of threat that comes from them. Otherwise, you can get a criminal record even if you are completely confident in your innocence, since the investigation and the court do not always share such confidence. Keep your head cool, try to avoid shooting, use the gun consciously and when really necessary.
What happens if you carry a weapon without permission?
A citizen who does not have a permit for a traumatic weapon of defense is subject to administrative liability under Art. 20.8 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
Previously, this was punishable by criminal charges under Article 222 of the Criminal Code, but recently only the illegal sale of traumatic drugs falls under it.
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