To acquire, store and carry weapons in Russia, you need to obtain an appropriate license or permit. First of all, it should be noted that weapons are of different types: long-barreled (hunting) and short-barreled (self-defense weapons). Each type has its own type of license, and they differ greatly from each other.
A short-barreled weapon license is issued for a period of 5 years, during which it is possible to purchase any short-barreled weapon (no more than 5 units), which must be registered with the licensing authorities within 14 days. The license for long-barreled weapons is valid for six months, during which it is necessary to purchase the weapon or surrender the license. Such a license cannot be renewed, it can only be issued again upon repeated payment of the state duty and submission of the necessary documents.
In order to obtain a weapon permit, you need:
- Application card for the issuance of a license (filled in by the applicant on one side).
- Passport and photocopy of passport (2-3 pages, registration page).
- Photos 3x4 cm - 2 pieces (better on matte paper)
- Medical certificate (form 046-1)
- Receipt for payment of fees.
- The original and photocopy of the hunting ticket (first and last pages) - only for long-barreled weapons.
To obtain a permit for a rifled weapon, you must have at least five years of experience in smooth-bore hunting weapons.
Each region of Russia has its own specifics of the application of the law "On weapons", therefore, before obtaining a license, you should clarify the procedure and conditions for its issuance adopted in your area. As a rule, the following requirements are imposed:
- Age at least 18 years old
- Permanent residence
- Lack of convictions for committing intentional crimes (of course, those who are serving punishment for committing such crimes are out of the question).
- Those who are registered in a neuropsychiatric or narcological dispensary will also not be able to obtain a license.
- No relapse within a year for a crime that infringes on the order of government or public order.
- Absence of protracted and chronic mental disorders with exacerbated or persistent manifestations
- Sharp enough eyesight
