Who can get a weapons license? How and where to get a weapons permit (license)? Registration procedure. Grounds for legal refusal to obtain a license

Beginning hunters often wonder: where and how to get a weapons permit. Without this paper, you will not be able to prepare for the hunt. No official store will sell a gun to a citizen without a permit. But you should worry about receiving it in advance - the procedure may take about a month.

The special law “On Weapons” explains in detail what criteria must be met to obtain a weapons permit. It also lists who should not count on the issuance of a permit.

Mandatory conditions for obtaining a weapons license	Who will be denied a license?
The age of majority of the applicant.	Minors and incompetent persons.
Availability of a medical report containing no contraindications to the purchase of weapons.	Citizens previously convicted of serious and especially serious crimes serious crimes, in the commission of which weapons were used.
Availability of a medical certificate confirming the absence of psychotropic substances and narcotics in the body.	Citizens with outstanding (or unexpunged) convictions for intentional criminal acts.
Equipment for storage of weapons and ammunition, etc.	Applicants without permanent registration.
Documentary evidence that the applicant knows how to handle weapons.	Persons who consume alcoholic beverages, drugs and psychotropic drugs (if they are registered with a drug dispensary).

A complete list of persons who will not be issued a weapons license in 2020 is given in Art. 13 of the above law.

Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated February 19, 2015 N 143 defines a list of diseases the diagnosis of which makes obtaining a permit impossible. Basically, these are various eye diseases that reduce visual acuity, as well as mental and intellectual disorders:

• schizophrenia;
• mental retardation;
• neurotic state;
• split personality and other illnesses.

What to do before getting a license

Obtaining permission to civilian weapons will require preliminary preparation. Before contacting the licensing authority you must:

• learn how to use it in special courses and receive the appropriate certificate there (after successfully passing the theoretical and practical parts);
• undergo a medical examination and obtain the necessary certificates from specialists;
• install a safe at home where weapons will be stored;
• obtain a hunting license if obtaining a license is necessary for an amateur hunter;
• pay a one-time fee for the purchase of weapons (depending on its type, the amount of the fee for an individual ranges from 10 to 200 rubles).

Citizens should note that since January 2017, a medical certificate confirming the absence of any contraindications to the purchase of weapons is issued according to new form N 002-О/у. It is drawn up on the basis of expert opinions and laboratory tests:

• examination by an ophthalmologist;
• examination by a psychiatrist-narcologist;
• examination by a regular psychiatrist;
• blood test (to determine the quality and quantity of CDT).

The validity of the certificate is limited to one year. And this is not the only medical report that you must present future owner weapons. The second required document is a certificate (form N 003-О/у) confirming the absence of psychotropic and narcotic substances in the bearer’s body. The conclusion is made based on a urine test.

Data medical services are not covered by the insurance policy and are carried out by citizens at their own expense.

Where and how is a permit issued?

Licenses for the acquisition and storage of weapons are issued special units Ministry of Internal Affairs - departments of licensing and permitting work (LRR). To submit necessary documents a citizen can visit the LRR unit in person or use the capabilities of the State Services website. However, for now, you can only obtain a weapons permit from the LRR in person by providing an official with the original documents (if applications and scans were transmitted through the website).

• an OLRR employee accepts the application and package of attached documents;
• the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant is verified;
• an interdepartmental request is generated and sent (checking the validity of the passport, payment of the fee, etc.);
• a decision is made to issue a permit;
• the applicant is issued either a license or written notice with justification for the refusal - officials are given 30 days from the date of registration of the application.

After receiving a license, a citizen must purchase a weapon within six months.

Documents for issuing a license

Collecting the required documents to obtain a license will not be difficult. OLRR employees must present:

• completed application;
• original and photocopy of Russian passport;
• two medical reports:
  1. certificate in form N 002-О/у;
  2. certificate in form N 003-О/у;
• two photographs of the applicant measuring 3 x 4 cm;
• original and photocopy hunting ticket(if you purchase a gun for hunting);
• certificate of completion of a mandatory shooting course (if permission was needed for the first time);
• receipt of payment of the fee.

When requesting permission to store weapons, a citizen must attach to the application a report from the district police officer confirming the presence and proper installation of a safe. The rules state that you need to pay a separate one-time fee. For individuals its size is small - from 10 to 50 rubles. Only after receiving this document will the citizen have the opportunity to buy ammunition.

Special condition for issuing a license for rifled weapons

The rules for issuing licenses for rifled and smooth-bore weapons are different. These types differ in the accuracy and power of hitting the target. The rifling inside the barrel allows you to shoot your prey or hit a target from a further distance.

Before obtaining permission to rifle, it is necessary to conscientiously own a smoothbore gun for at least 5 years. Given the increased danger of threaded devices, beginners are not allowed to purchase them.

To obtain a license for a rifled weapon, OLRR employees will ask the applicant to present a passport with the characteristics of a smooth-bore device.

The license fee for obtaining an official permit for smooth-bore weapons is 100 rubles, for rifled weapons – 200 rubles.

To obtain the right to purchase and keep weapons, you need to convince law enforcement agencies that their possession will be safe for the public. Despite the difficult procedure for obtaining a license, crime reports are replete with reports of the use of hunting or other weapons against people. It is possible that the procedure for issuing permits will become more complicated, and citizens will need additional certificates for the weapons they wish to own.

Research the question

Some types of weapons do not require a permit.

These include :

• Flare pistols
• Air pistols, rifles, revolvers with muzzle energy less than 3 kJ
• Revolvers with caliber up to 6 mm

For others, it is necessary to obtain a license to purchase, and then a permit to store and carry weapons. These include hunting rifles, sports pistols, etc.

Have the right to purchase weapons:

• Citizens of the Russian Federation who have reached 21 years of age

Firearms of limited destruction.

• Citizens of the Russian Federation who have reached 18 years of age

Gas weapons, smooth-bore long-barreled self-defense weapons, hunting weapon, sporting weapons, signal weapons.

By decision of the legislature, the age at which one can purchase a long-barreled smoothbore hunting firearm can be reduced by two years.

Important: you do not have the right to keep weapons if you do not own them.

The validity period of the permit is 5 years. If necessary, you can extend it.

The city of Moscow does not present special requirements to obtain a permit and is guided by federal legislation.

Get a physical examination

To obtain a permit to store weapons, you must obtain.

To do this, make an appointment with the following doctors:

• Psychiatrist
• Expert in narcology
• Therapist
• Ophthalmologist

Important: according to the new rules, you can only make an appointment with a district narcologist (at place of registration).

To renew the permit, you must undergo a medical examination again.

Pass the exam

“Certificates of completion of a training program for individuals to learn the rules of safe handling of weapons and acquire skills in safe handling of weapons” is issued after completing the appropriate course.

Study the Law on Weapons in advance (included in the list of preparation materials).

After completing the training, you must pass an exam on the material covered.

The price of the course (on average) is 5 - 7 thousand rubles.

Important: you must have all medical certificates and photographs (3x4 cm) with you.

Training is conducted in licensed centers; you can contact your district police department for recommendations.

Collect documents

• Passport
• Copy of the passport
• Application for a license to purchase firearms and ammunition
• Certificates of completion of a training program for individuals to learn the rules of safe handling of weapons and acquire skills in safe handling of weapons
• 6 photos 3x4 cm

If you purchase a hunting or smooth-bore weapon:

• Hunting ticket

Submit your documents

Before submitting your documents, you must purchase a lockable, certified gun safe. These can also be metal cabinets, drawers made of high-strength materials or wooden boxes, upholstered in iron.

To obtain a license, you must personally submit a package of documents to the Department for the Organization of Licensing and Permitting Work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or to the government services website.

Grounds for refusal may include:

• Failure to provide required information or providing incorrect information
• Inability to ensure accounting and safety of weapons or failure to ensure these conditions (no safe for storing weapons)

Important: the decision to refuse can be appealed in court.

Pay for the license

Depending on the type of weapon chosen, pay for the license (amount as of 01/01/2016):

• Obtaining a license to purchase limited-kill firearms and ammunition for them - 100 rubles
• Obtaining a license to purchase hunting smooth-bore long-barreled weapons and ammunition for them - 100 rubles
• Obtaining a license to purchase hunting or sporting firearms with rifled barrel and cartridges for it - 200 rubles
• Issuing a license to a citizen of the Russian Federation to purchase gas pistols, revolvers, signal weapons, cold steel bladed weapons designed to be worn with national costumes peoples of the Russian Federation or Cossack uniform upon initial application - 30 rubles

The issuance period is 30 days from the date of registration of the application.

Important: payment for the license is made together with the submission of a package of documents to the Department for the Organization of Licensing and Permitting Work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or on the government services website.

Buy a weapon

The weapon must be purchased within 6 months from the date of obtaining the license. If the period has expired and the purchase has not been made, the license must be surrendered.

Important: one person can purchase no more than 5 weapons.

The license consists of two parts, one of which remains with the seller, and the other is returned to the buyer for subsequent obtaining permission to store and carry weapons.

Get permission

Purchased weapons must be registered with the Department for the Organization of Licensing and Permitting Work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation within two weeks.

To obtain permission you must collect the following documents:

• Application for a permit to store and carry weapons
• Part of the license remaining in your hands after purchasing a weapon
• Passport
• 2 photographs 3x4 cm

The permit must be issued within 14 days from the date of registration. If refused, you can appeal it in court.

Important: to obtain a license, the local police officer must check the conditions for storing weapons.

Pay for the permit

The permit is paid together with the submission of documents to the Department for the Organization of Licensing and Permitting Work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or on the government services website (amount as of 01/01/2016).

• Obtaining permission to store and carry hunting pneumatic firearms or weapons of limited destruction and ammunition for them - 10 rubles
• Obtaining permission to store and carry long-barreled sports firearms, long-barreled hunting firearms used for sports, sports air guns with muzzle energy over 7.5 J and cartridges for it - 10 rubles
• Issuance of a permit to store and carry award-winning weapons and ammunition for them - 50 rubles

Renewal of permit

You must apply for an extension no later than one month before the permit expires. (it is best to do this 3 months in advance).

You can personally contact the Department for the Organization of Licensing and Permitting Work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or fill out an application and submit the necessary documents on the government services website.

To renew, you need to collect almost the same package of documents that you provided to obtain a license.:

• Passport
• Permission to store and carry weapons
• Application for permit renewal
• Certificate from a drug treatment clinic
• Certificate from a psychoneurological clinic
• Medical certificate confirming the absence of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their metabolites in the human body
• 2 photographs measuring 3x4 cm

If you purchased a hunting or smooth-bore weapon:You will also need to provide the weapon for inspection (number, model, caliber, brand, and year of manufacture are verified).

Your permit must be renewed within a month.

Service weapon

According to its logic, the procedure for obtaining permission to service weapon no different from the above.

The organization providing security services provides additional documents for obtaining permits.

To obtain and renew a license and permit to purchase smooth-bore weapons, you must:

1. 2 photographs (size 3x4 cm)
2. Application for the purchase of weapons (attach a sample in electronic form)
3. Report from the district police officer about the presence of a metal safe for storing smooth-bore weapons
4. Receipt for payment of a license in the amount of 1 minimum wage
5. Photocopy of passport data
6. Job details: place of work, position, contact phone number
7. Availability of a hunting license
8. Taxpayer INN

To obtain a license and permission to purchase rifled weapons you must:

1. Certificate from the district permitting system about a registered hunting rifle (at least 5 years of experience)
2. Petition from primary organization(hunting group in which he is registered). The petition is signed by the Chairman of the Board of the hunting team.
3. The documents specified in clause 1,2,7,8 for the purchase of smooth-bore weapons.
4. Application for the purchase of rifled weapons addressed to the head of the regional police department (attach a sample in electronic form)
5. An inspection report on the premises and storage location of rifled weapons, signed by a commission consisting of:
   • Weapon owner
   • Permit (senior instructor)
   • District inspector
6. Receipt for payment of a license in the amount of 2 minimum wages
7. Receipt for payment of permission to store and carry weapons
8. Characteristics from the place of work
9. Taxpayer INN

To obtain a license to purchase gas weapons you must:

1. Medical certificate form 046-1
2. 2 photographs (size 3x4 cm)
3. Application for the purchase of gas weapons (attach a sample in electronic form)
4. Report from the district police officer about the presence of a metal box for storing gas weapons
5. Receipt for payment of a license in the amount of 0.3 minimum wage
6. Photocopy of passport data
7. Job details:
   • place of work,
   • job title,
   • contact number
8. Taxpayer INN

List of documents and actions carried out in the order of purchase and sale of weapons

Some clarifications about the procedure for purchasing (purchasing and selling) weapons in gun stores:

Application for a weapons permit Some police departments accept applications on their own forms.

The sale of weapons and ammunition to private individuals in stores can be made on the basis of the following documents:

When purchasing a weapon:

• Original license.
• Copy of the passport.
• Power of attorney certified by a notary. (A sample power of attorney is usually sent along with the invoice)

When purchasing ammunition:

• Copy of the passport.
• A photocopy of the permit to carry and store weapons. (Certified by a notary or the police department at the place of issue)
• Power of attorney certified by a notary. (A sample power of attorney is usually sent along with the invoice)

If you order the purchase of a weapon in a remote store, on the Internet or at a manufacturer, then, as a rule, in this case the following actions can be performed:

If you have received a notification about the availability of goods in the warehouse and an invoice for payment for the specified products:

• You can make payments from any current account or through any branch of any bank ( IN payment order Your last name must appear).
• Simultaneously with completing the transfer, you need to send by registered mail with notification or express mail the following package of documents:
  • Original license (all three spines, do not fill in data, or an open license for self-defense weapons), when sending a license, pay attention to the correctness of the documents:
    • check the correct spelling of your data (full name),
    • the validity period must be 6 months,
    • the address details of the place of registration recorded in the license must match the passport data,
    • the seal must be readable,
    • The field “by whom the license was issued” must be filled in.
  • Photocopy of TIN certificate
  • A letter with a request to send the goods to your address indicating the exact address and your contact numbers (do not forget to indicate the city code)
  • A notarized power of attorney in the name of an employee of the selling organization for him to carry out all actions related to sending goods by special communications.
• After receiving your documents and money transfer The goods are processed and shipped.
• The completed and packaged goods along with your documents are transferred to the special department. connections for transportation.
• The goods are delivered to the final node of the specialist. communications. Upon receipt of the goods at the final destination, you will be contacted by contact numbers. You must drive up and receive the goods with your identification document. Upon receipt of the goods, be sure to check the integrity of the packaging and seal, as well as open the parcel and check the goods according to the invoice. In case of detection of defects or shortages, be sure to draw up a report. Claims regarding goods received are accepted only if there is a certificate.

Currently, to carry out the tasks of transporting all types of shipments, the FSUE GCSS has a complete infrastructure: trained armed personnel, special transport, proven technology for working with shipments.

The organizational structure of the FSUE GCSS includes:

• Main center of special communications (Moscow)
• Regional centers special communication
• Regional, regional and republican departments of special communications
• Branches and special communication points in regional and district centers

Carrying and storing firearms is permitted by law. Almost every citizen has the right to this Russian Federation(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);

Not held accountable for administrative offenses order, drug trafficking and use, hunting rules over the past 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:

1. Rifled.
2. Short-barreled.
3. 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 its transportation will be prohibited - for violation of this rule an administrative penalty will be imposed on you. 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 the gun in certain, established by law 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. Wherein firearms should not be charged.

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 with Russian passport, its copy, military ID and photographs are all clear, but 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 received 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 a lot of time, and it becomes more complicated. certain hours work of departmental structures. However, if you follow the following instructions, you can reduce the process of obtaining a license to a minimum:

For any hunter, buying a rifle means more than just adding a new gun to your arsenal. This is a kind of evidence of experience, since permission to purchase it is issued only to those who have already proven their ability to properly handle firearms toys.

Of course, the process of obtaining a license has its own subtleties that must be known and followed, otherwise the application may be denied. After reading this article, you will learn how to obtain a license for a rifle, what documents are required for this, and how long the entire procedure can take.

Why do you need a license?

Many people confuse the concepts of a weapons license and a weapon permit, although they are not exactly the same thing.

A license to purchase a weapon is a document with which it can be purchased. You come to a gun store with it, present it to the seller, and only after that do you get the opportunity to choose and buy the gun you like. At the same time, a separate license is required for each unit of weapons purchased.

The permit is issued after the purchase of the weapon and its registration. This document must be completed within two weeks from the date of purchase.

How to obtain a rifle permit

It should be noted right away that not everyone has the right to purchase a hunting rifle.

The hunter has the opportunity to claim it in two cases:

• if he is professionally engaged in hunting (for example, a fisherman);
• if you have experience smoothbore weapons for five years or more.

In situations where a person does not fall into one of these categories, it becomes impossible for him to obtain a rifle license.

If the necessary requirements are met, then you can safely begin collecting documents and submit an application to the licensing department of the police.

Submission of documents to LRO

To obtain a license, you must submit an application to the internal affairs authorities at your place of residence.

To speed up the process of collecting documents and ensure their correct execution, you can turn to the services of a law firm. This option will save time and increase the chances of success, but will result in additional costs.

Passing a medical examination

A license to purchase a weapon requires passing a medical examination and issuing a certificate in form 046-1.

This commission includes examination by the following specialists:

• ophthalmologist;
• psychiatrist;
• expert in narcology;
• therapist.

An ophthalmologist checks visual acuity, which should be at least 50% in one eye and 20% in the other. Situations are also allowed when one eye is completely blind. In this case, the visual acuity of the healthy eye should be at least 70%.

An examination by a psychiatrist is necessary in order to exclude the possibility of mental disorders.

A specialist narcologist gives a conclusion that the patient does not have alcohol or drug addiction. Tests are also carried out to prove that there are no traces of prohibited substances in the body.

Among other things, an obstacle to obtaining the necessary certificate is the lack of a thumb or index finger, as well as other impairments in the motor function of the hands.

The received certificate will be valid for six months. During this time, you should have time to submit an application to the LRO, otherwise it will lose its validity and you will have to go through the medical examination again.

The necessary examinations can be completed at a public medical institution or at a private clinic licensed to provide such services. In this case, all expenses will have to be paid from your own funds.

Check by local police officer

The owner of a weapon is obliged to store it in conditions that exclude access by unauthorized persons. To ensure security, a safe is used, which should be purchased and installed in advance.

After submitting the application, you must invite a local police officer to your place so that he can verify the presence of a safe. Based on the results of the inspection, the police officer draws up a report attached to other documents.

In addition to a safe, there are other requirements that may apply to the home of a person wishing to obtain a rifle license. They are not listed in the Weapons Law, and their legality is questionable. You can obey them, or try to appeal, but it will take a lot of time.

Examples of such requirements:

• connecting the apartment to the alarm system;
• installing bars on windows;
• fixing the safe by screwing it to the floor or wall.

Also, the district police officer may point out that, in his opinion, the reliability of the safe is insufficient and demand that it be replaced, although the law does not indicate anywhere what the level of protection should be.

If the LRO approves the issuance of a license, then such visits by the district police officer will be repeated once a year, throughout the entire period of ownership of the weapon.

Passing an exam on knowledge of the conditions of storage, use and carrying of weapons

Citizens wishing to purchase a weapon for the first time must go through special course training. At the end of the course, an exam on knowledge of weapons legislation is taken.

For those who have previously obtained a permit to purchase a hunting weapon with smooth trunk(and this also requires taking a similar course), it is not necessary to undergo repeated training. It is enough to retake the exam. In the future, you will have to repeat this procedure every five years.

Current law enforcement officers are exempt from this requirement. Exemption is also given to former employees who have retired with the right to a pension. This category of citizens, in addition to other documents, must attach to the application documents confirming that they were or are in the relevant service.

What to do after receiving a license

When the coveted license to purchase rifled weapons is in your hands, you can safely go to the store with it and choose a gun to your liking. Before selling, the seller must check the availability of the necessary documents. You must make your choice within 6 months, otherwise the license will be expired, and you will be able to re-apply only after a year has passed.

Next, within two weeks, you must register the purchased gun with the same LRO where the license was obtained. At the same time, registration of rifled weapons includes a ballistic examination, the results of which are entered into common base data.

And finally, the long-awaited permit for rifled weapons is issued. It is valid for five years, after which the entire procedure will have to be completed again.

The process of obtaining a permit, from start to finish, usually takes at least one and a half months.

Grounds for legal refusal to obtain a license

Law enforcement agencies quite often refuse to issue a license. It should be borne in mind that the rules for purchasing rifled weapons are much stricter than in situations where we're talking about about smoothbore. In case of a negative decision, the LRO is obliged to notify the applicant in writing and also indicate the specific reason for the refusal.

Also, law enforcement agencies often refuse to issue a license to people living in the same apartment with previously convicted relatives.

Appealing a refusal to obtain a rifle license

How to obtain a permit for a rifle if the LRO refused to issue it, but there are reasons to doubt the legality of such a decision? To do this, there is the possibility of appealing it. This is done through the prosecutor's office or court.

Judicially

To appeal you must submit statement of claim to the district court at the place of residence or at the location of the police department that refused to issue permission. The court will consider the application in civil proceedings, and if the illegality of the employees’ actions is recognized law enforcement, will oblige them to issue a license to the applicant.

Even if the judge refuses to satisfy the claim, it is possible to appeal his decision to a higher court.

Pre-trial

Another option is a complaint to the prosecutorial supervisory authorities. This method of appeal may be faster than filing a claim in court.

However, it should be taken into account that the prosecutor’s office does not have the right to oblige the Ministry of Internal Affairs to issue a license. Based on the results of the inspection, it can only send an order that is advisory in nature. In such a situation, the final decision still remains with the LRO.

Renewal of permit

If the citizen has not changed his place of residence, then the renewal of the license for a hunting weapon is carried out in the same department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs where the license was initially issued. The application must be submitted three months before the expiration date of the permit, otherwise the extension may be denied. Its validity period, as mentioned above, is five years.

In this case, you must provide the same documents that were submitted to the LRO when you first received a license. In this case, you will have to re-pass the medical examination, as well as re-pass the exam on the ability to properly handle weapons.

In addition to the documents, you will need to provide the gun itself. The expert will check its serviceability and also make sure that unacceptable changes have not been made to the design of the weapon.

Possible reasons for refusal to renew a permit

Five years is quite a long time, and a lot can happen during this time. For example, the physical or mental health owner. In such a situation, when there are medical contraindications for owning a weapon, the permit will not be extended.

Also very often they refuse to renew due to administrative violations admitted during the period of possession of weapons. They are especially critical of violations of weapons and hunting laws.

Another one common reason refusal - late submitted documents for rifled weapons (we remind you that they must be submitted at least three months before the expiration date of the permit). The package of documents must be submitted on time and in accordance with all existing requirements.

Also, in case of a change of residence, it is necessary to register with the local LRO within two weeks. Violation of this rule may subsequently result in refusal.

Be careful and carefully monitor compliance with all standards for storage, ownership and use, so as not to lose your hard-won permit for rifled weapons.

Video

This video details the rules for obtaining a rifle permit.