imitation firearm into a firearm [or convert from any category of firearms mentioned in the Arms Rules, 2016 into any other category of firearms] [Inserted ... shortened the barrel of a firearm, namely,...............(or converted an imitation firearm into a firearm), and thereby committed an offence punishable under section
firearms or imitation firearms in certain cases.
- Whoever makes or attempts to make any use whatsoever of a firearm or an imitation firearm with intent ... both" (w.e.f. 21.6.1983).]]. Explanation. - In this section the expression imitation firearm has the same meaning as in section 6. Form of Charge ▼
Form
conversion of imitation firearms into firearms.
- No person shall shorten the barrel of a firearm or convert an imitation firearm into a firearm [or convert ... rules made thereunder. Explanation. - In this section, the expression imitation firearms means anything which has the appearance of being a firearm, whether it is capable
conversion of an imitation fire arm can be done only under a licence. Manufacture of an imitation firearm does not require a licence. That ... reason S. 5 does not cover 'imitation firearm' but 'firearm' as defined under S. 2 of the Act.
(vi) In Form
section 6 of the principal Act, after the words "convert an imitation firearm into a firearm", the words and figures "or convert from any category
substituted; (b) in clause (b), after the words "convert an imitation firearm into a firearm", the words and figures "or convert from any category ... shortens the barrel of a firearm or converts an imitation firearm into a firearm or converts from any category of firearms mentioned in the Arms
imitation firearm, into a firearm, unless he has a licence in Form IX showing specifically that he is permitted to shorten a firearm or convert ... imitation firearm into a firearm. (b) Under no circumstances shall a dealer shorten the barrel of a rifle or smooth-bore gun so that
expression “imitation firearm” would mean anything, which has the
appearance of being a firearm, and therefore, possession of such an imitation ... conversion of
imitation firearms into firearms.―No person shall shorten the
barrel of a firearm or convert an imitation firearm into a firearm
or convert
conversion of imitation firearms into firearms.
- No person shall shorten the barrel of a firearm or convert an imitation firearm into a firearm [or convert ... rules made thereunder. Explanation. - In this section, the expression imitation firearms means anything which has the appearance of being a firearm, whether it is capable
imitation firearm if :
(a) it has the appearance of being a firearm to which Section 1 of the 1968 Act (firearms requiring a firearm certificate ... conversion of an imitation firearm into a firearm can be done only under a licence. Manufacture of an imitation firearm does not require a licence
