The acquisition of weapons is always a lengthy procedure. Moreover, its most difficult component is not financial, but legal. A considerable number of certificates must be collected and submitted to specialized bodies in order to become the owner of weapons legally. Let us further examine in more detail how to obtain permission for smooth-bore weapons, as well as what documents must be collected for this and which authorities to apply to.
Smoothbore weapons: general information
Before understanding the general features of the acquisition of the type of weapon in question, it is necessary to determine what types of weapons are of the type smooth-bore.
In accordance with the data presented in the weapons encyclopedia, the considered type of weapon includes all firearms with smooth trunks. Their shape must be absolutely perfect. Practice shows that the weapon systems of this type are ideal for short-term shooting - at a distance of no more than 20-30 meters. Their peculiarity lies in the fact that they are loaded with cartridges with a large number of round-shaped striking elements, among which the buckshot and shot are most often present. People who are experts in the field of shooting, note that with the correct selection of the features of the barrel, as well as the damaging elements, it is possible to ensure a farther hit on the target - up to 100 meters.
With regard to the application of the concept in everyday life, it is customary to identify long-barreled shotguns. These include pneumatic rifles, systems designed to fire Flaubert cartridges, traumatic weapons, antique pistols and some modern pistols.
Smoothbore weapons can be divided into several groups. One of them includes tactical elements, which are most often used for training cadets and military personnel in the army. Some types of weapons of this type are excellent for use for sports purposes, for hunting, but also very often weapons of this type are purchased for the protection of homes and private plots.
So, we will consider some of the main features of how to get permission for smoothbore weapons.
Normative regulation
All procedures related to the particularities of acquiring weapons, as well as their operation, must be performed exactly as they are regulated by regulatory acts currently in force in the Russian Federation. It should be noted that the main act that governs these issues is considered the Federal Law "On Weapons", which prescribes the specifics of acquiring various types of items of the type in question, as well as the nuances of obtaining a license for this. Some issues regarding the handling of smooth-bore weapons are also addressed in other regulations issued by the president and the government. These include: The Resolution "On the Rules for the Traffic of Service and Civil Weapons in the Russian Federation", as well as a separate act, which sets out in more detail some measures for its implementation.
The turnover and proper use of smooth-bore weapons is regulated in the administrative-legal order, and in some cases - in criminal.It is in the articles of the Code on Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation that certain types of liability are provided for the illegal acquisition, use, and storage of weapons of various types.
Determining the purpose of acquiring weapons
In order to obtain official permission to purchase weapons of the type in question, it is necessary to contact specialized bodies and provide employees with a specific set of documents. Moreover, the applicant must clearly define the goal that drives them to acquire weapons. It should be noted that those who belong to military service may be exempted from the duty of her instructions. Such persons may be employees of security structures, paramilitary units, army officials, as well as representatives of the security forces of the state’s internal affairs bodies.
As for the reasons for acquiring weapons, they can be different. The legislator permits to indicate all those whose purpose is not to create a dangerous life situation for certain individuals or their groups. Practice shows that representatives of the Russian population most often indicate sports, defensive goals. Some applicants also indicate that they need a weapon of the type in question for signaling and hunting. In some cases, weapons are acquired to supplement the parade uniform or to study it as a separate subject, which is part of the story.
Who can buy weapons
Obtain permission to store smoothbore weapons and their acquisition can not all persons. The legislator defines the basic requirements for such persons. First of all, they must be adults, that is, reach the age of 18. The Federal Law "On Weapons" states that, by special permission of a representative or legislative body, this age limit may be slightly reduced, but not more than by two years. The second prerequisite regarding the personality of the subject is his belonging to Russian citizenship, but in some cases permission is issued for foreigners.
If necessary, permission for smooth-bore weapons, their acquisition and storage can be obtained by some legal entities. These may include suppliers, collectors or organizations involved in the compilation of expositions, physical education and sports structures, associations of reindeer herders and horse breeders. Often, entities that wish to become holders of permits for smooth-bore weapons are educational-type organizations, as well as specialized military organizations.
Where to get permission
In order to become the owner of the coveted permit, a person must contact a specialized licensing department (LRO). This structure is located at each territorial department of internal affairs. The specialist of the service in question will request a specific package of documents that should be prepared in advance, having received all the necessary certificates. It should be noted that LRO is the only place where permission to smoothbore weapons can be obtained legally. However, in practice, when resolving this issue, some people resort to the help of other persons and structures.
In addition to the method of contacting the above service, permission to store smooth-bore weapons and their acquisition can be quite easily obtained using the services of a specialist lawyer in this field. It should be noted that not every company is engaged in the provision of services of this type. Those lawyers, in the list of services of which there is assistance in acquiring a license of the type in question, classify it as a consulting and informational group.Practice shows that in the process of obtaining legal authorization, the applicant will still have to visit the LRO at least twice. Moreover, all the certificates necessary for this, he will need to collect independently.
Some arms stores also provide reasonable advice on obtaining the permission in question. However, in practice, the person should be a potential buyer. Moreover, people who do not know how to obtain permission for smoothbore weapons can seek the help of a shooting instructor, which can be found in specialized clubs for sports or combat shooting. In fact, experts of this nature can not only suggest who to apply for a license, but also advise on the types of weapons, as well as the features of their operation.
Getting on the portal "State Services"
Many modern representatives of the Russian population prefer to receive various documents through the official portal of the State Service. Let us further consider how to obtain permission for smooth-bore weapons through the State Services. It should be noted that this method has several advantages, namely, that in order to receive a document using this method, the applicant must provide a minimum package of certificates, and he will also be able to avoid the long lines that are so characteristic of state-type institutions. However, this type of procedure does not save the applicant from visiting the police station, as well as undergoing a medical examination.
All documents that are necessary to obtain the permission in question must be collected and pre-scanned. After this, the person should visit the official website of the State Service and in the appropriate section (Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation / Issuance of permission) fill out the questionnaire proposed in electronic form. After that, you should attach clear scanned copies of all pre-prepared documents, indicate your e-mail, which will subsequently receive an official response to the submitted request. The next step is to indicate all the data regarding the weapon whose acquisition is planned. After that, the applicant can click the "Finish" button and send the request for processing.
The entire procedure described should be carried out from the applicant’s personal account, which should be preliminarily made using the personal data of the passport. When enclosing scanned copies of documents, the applicant should be aware that he must be asked to provide their originals when they appear in person at the internal affairs bodies - that is why, when making a visit, the attached certificates should be kept with you.
After the request is submitted, an electronic response will be sent to the post office regarding the progress of its consideration, which will indicate the date and time of the visit to the LRO department at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is at this time that you need to visit the institution in person and provide a package of originals of all the documents that will be required. Practice shows that the procedure for visiting the department in such a framework is much faster than what happens when contacting directly.
Documents required to obtain a license
Studying all the difficulties of this procedure, many are interested in questions about how to get permission to purchase smooth-bore weapons. The legislator establishes a certain list of documents that are needed for this. The entire list of references should be attached to the application, clearly completed in accordance with the procedure established by law.
First of all, the applicant must personally pass the exam according to the rules for storing weapons, handling them, as well as their proper wearing. Based on its results, an assessment must be given and a certificate issued.Training on all the questions presented can be taken in a specialized training center, which received the appropriate accreditation. Education in this institution is almost always paid, and the cost of the course is about 7000 rubles. As for the duration of training, it lasts no more than 4 months. In the course of the training course, a person learns the theory, the correct shooting technique, and also passes exams.
During a personal appearance in the licensing and permitting department at the structural unit of the internal affairs bodies, a person must also pass an exam for knowledge of the rules for handling weapons of the type that they wish to obtain a license to acquire.
These documents should also be accompanied by a medical report, which indicates the data regarding the examination for various diseases and deviations. On a mandatory basis, it must be marked with a narcologist, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, as well as the local therapist. In practice, you should initially visit a psychiatrist and narcologist, and then go to the other specialists, as they will conduct an examination only if there are seals affixed by the above-mentioned specialists. In fact, such a commission can be completed in a couple of days, and the total cost of the form will be about 500-600 rubles (depending on the region). How to get permission to purchase smooth-bore weapons if there are no sections for the seals of dispensary specialists in the form of a medical examination? In this situation, it is allowed to provide certificates issued by them, separately from the general form.
Before obtaining permission to purchase smooth-bore weapons, a person must carry out the procedure of compulsory insurance of state liability for the damage that it may cause to third parties as a result of the actual use of legally acquired weapons. Practice shows that this can be done in any insurance company that provides such services. An agreement issued as a result of all actions taken should be attached to the general package of documents.
Special attention should be paid to the availability of a hunting ticket, which must be obtained in advance. It should be noted that this procedure is mandatory only for the first case of a request for a license of the type in question. In order to receive it, a person needs to contact specialized bodies that are entrusted with the duty of ensuring that citizens of the countries comply with the rules established in the field of environmental management. To do this, you can come to the authorities in person or submit an application on the "State Services" portal.
In addition to all these documents, the applicant must provide a pair of color photos of the established sample, a photocopy of the passport, as well as a receipt indicating the payment of the state fee. Currently, its size is 100 rubles. You can pay it at the bank branch or in the terminal. In addition to the documents for permission for smooth-bore weapons that are listed here, the employees of the internal affairs bodies are not entitled to demand any other, since the list presented is exhaustive.
How to get permission for smoothbore weapons
It should be noted that the procedure for obtaining permission of the type in question consists of rather complex steps. The first of these is the acquisition of a license, for which you should also contact the LRO at the Department of Internal Affairs and submit a specific set of documents, consisting of a large number of certificates. After the commission successfully checks the documents submitted and grants the license, the person has the right to visit the legalized weapons store and purchase weapons that fall under the allowed parameters.At the moment, the legislator allows the acquisition of the number of weapons that corresponds to the number of licenses acquired. The provisions of the law also state that a person who holds a license for the first time has the right to purchase a gun. Subsequently, after 5 years of its successful use, they may be requested to provide this type of document for the purchase of other types of smooth-bore weapons.
How to get permission for smoothbore weapons? This can only be done if the applicant has a previously issued license document. The license itself is a small ticket, from which the seller of the store must tear off the spine in the process of acquiring weapons. After that, the applicant must exchange the remainder of the document for permission by visiting the LRO office again. Permission may also be issued in a single copy for each weapon.
Considering how to obtain permission for smooth-bore weapons in stages, it should be noted that it can only be obtained within 14 calendar days from the date of its legal acquisition in a specialized store. It should be noted that for this purpose it is not necessary to go through special procedures related to the submission of documents, photographing, as well as passing the medical commission - a complete list of necessary documents from the employees of the internal affairs bodies already exists. The only requirement that the applicant must fulfill during this period is to purchase a safe that meets certain requirements, which will be presented later. The verification of its presence in the house where the acquired weapons will be stored should be carried out personally by the local inspector, having appeared at the applicants' place of residence. It is advisable to agree on the date and time of the employee’s visit in advance. Upon completion of such an inspection, the inspector will issue a report to the applicant. This document can also be immediately sent to the LRO office.
Within 10 calendar days (from the date of application for permission), the applicant must personally go to the LRO to obtain the desired document. It should be noted that it is valid only for 5 years from the date of receipt - after the expiration of the allotted time, it can always be extended by contacting the same LRO office and presenting a minimum list of documents: the original passport along with its photocopy, as well as the previous permit.
How to get permission for smoothbore weapons if there is an injury? In this case, the person has the right to apply to specialized bodies and obtain permission to purchase and use weapons in a simplified form. It provides for the provision of documents: a passport, a copy of it, a pair of 3 x 4 photos, as well as a permit issued for the purchase and use of traumatic weapons.
Safe Requirements
How to get permission for smoothbore weapons in 2018? The legislator makes a clear requirement to ensure that the applicant provides an appropriate place for storing weapons. As such, a safe should be selected, selected in strict accordance with certain parameters. Let's consider them in more detail.
When examining the safe, an employee of the internal affairs bodies turns his attention to the thickness of the metal of the box - it should be at least 2 mm. Moreover, it should be locked with a pair of reliable locks. Practice shows that for such a case, that variant of the safe that has the property of being locked with an ordinary and combination lock (in combination) is ideal. In accordance with the current GOST, the safe must be equipped with a separate cell, designed to store ammunition for weapons, which must be locked separately. The total weight of such a metal box must be at least 100 kg.
The safe in question must be mounted on the ceiling or on the floor, and the best place to install it is the one that is farthest from prying eyes. It should be noted that employees of internal affairs bodies can at any time come to check at the address where the facility is being stored. That is why it is recommended to carry out the process of ensuring the safety of weapons correctly, in a safe and in a special case that is attached to it.
Weapons permit
After a person has become the owner of a gun legally, the question often arises of how to obtain permission to carry smoothbore weapons. It will be required in order to be able to freely transport the acquired gun in a special bag. This is necessary primarily for hunting.
How to get permission for smooth-bore weapons in Russia, allowing their carrying? In order to become the owner of this document, a person needs to contact the LRO office and provide a small package of papers. These should include a pair of color photos 3 x 4 in size, a copy of the previously obtained license, as well as a technical pass issued to the weapon. In addition to all this, you should provide a pre-filled in electronic form and a printed statement, which must be signed with your own hand. An original passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, as well as a copy of it, should be attached to the general list of documents.
The period of consideration of the package of these documents is about 14 days, after which the issuance of documents or denial of this action is put forward. A state fee of 500 rubles has been established for the implementation of this service.
Terms of consideration
After all documents for permission for smoothbore weapons have been issued, the applicant has no choice but to wait for an answer. It should be noted that the length of time for consideration of documents accompanying the application directly depends on which LRO department they were submitted to, as well as on the workload of the institution. Practice shows that on average this period leaves about 10 working days. After the application review period has expired, the licensing service must notify the applicant of its decision, which is done by mail notification.
Reasons for refusal
It often happens that the applicant receives by mail a refusal to grant permission. Let us further consider the main reasons that may entail such a decision. All of them are registered in Art. 9 Federal Law "On Weapons".
So, in practice, the main reason for receiving a refusal to grant permission to carry smooth-bore weapons, their acquisition, as well as storage is the presence of errors in the submitted application, as well as the indication of inaccurate data in it. Moreover, such a consequence may entail the provision of fake certificates and other documents.
Often, specialized bodies refuse to issue a permit of the type in question due to a lack of necessary documents. These may be, for example, the required medical reports or certificates, not issued by any specialist in the field of medicine.
As a good reason for refusing to issue a permit for smooth-bore hunting weapons, the legislator provides that the applicant does not reach the required age (18 years), has a criminal record for intentional criminal acts, as well as administrative offenses more than once in a year. The reason for the refusal can also be the lack of a person's permanent residence, as well as the refusal to undergo any procedure necessary to obtain a permit.
Those persons who, for any reason, have not passed the exam according to the established rules for handling weapons, storing and carrying them, or have received an unsatisfactory mark on them, are also not eligible for permission.
How to get permission for a smoothbore hunting weapon if the internal affairs authorities have denied this? It should be noted that this action is possible only if the person previously submitted incorrectly completed documents or did not provide all those certificates that were necessary. In this case, you should correct all of these shortcomings and send the package of papers again, once again paying the state fee.