A license for the purchase of smoothbore weapons is a document that allows its holder to freely acquire firearms of a certain type, as well as store and use them in practice. Let us further examine in more detail some of the features of its receipt, as well as where and with which package of documents you should apply in order to become its owner.
What is a smoothbore weapon
Before you understand how to get a license for smooth-bore weapons, you should clearly determine which items are in this category.
The official directory states that this type of weapon includes all of its types that have smooth trunks. The most common of these types are guns.
It should be noted that the first historical types of weapons were exclusively smoothbore. Today it is used mainly in hunting, as well as as a service weapon.
The diameter of the barrel of a smoothbore gun or pistol can be either uniform or slightly modified in its various sections. For the use of some guns, special nozzles are provided: half-hooks, chokes and cylinders.
Modern smoothbore weapons are divided into several classes, depending on various indicators. If we consider their types depending on the number of trunks, then you can meet such single or double-barrel, as well as combined with a threaded type of trunk. Modern guns may include a store in its design or its absence. Depending on this indicator, smooth-bore guns can be divided into box-shaped and under-barrel tubulars. Moreover, in practice, weapons can be divided depending on what type of recharge is provided for it.
Smoothbore weapons have a different caliber: from 4 to 32.
About license
A license for the purchase of smoothbore weapons is a document that is issued in a special permit department individually for the person who applied to receive it. It should be noted that the storage and carrying of a firearm of the type in question requires an additional permit, which can only be obtained on the basis of an existing license. The use of weapons without the listed documents obtained by legal means is considered an unlawful act, as a result of which the guilty person will be held administratively liable.
General rules for the acquisition of smoothbore weapons
It should be noted that normative acts whose action is aimed at regulating relations in the field of acquisition, use and storage of weapons of this type represent certain features related to the process of their purchase, as well as obtaining a license for this action.
Thus, the legislator notes that the presence of one license for the purchase of hunting smooth-bore weapons allows you to buy only one unit. Moreover, in total, a person can obtain no more than five such licenses. If it is a question of a firearm having the character of a limited defeat, then it is allowed to acquire it in an amount of not more than two pieces.However, in the event that it is planned to obtain a license to purchase hunting smoothbore weapons for the purpose of collecting it, the legislator allows the issuance of an unlimited number of permits of the kind in question.
All weapons that were acquired even on the basis of a license issued legally must be registered with a specialized licensed department, which is located at each department of the interior.
The legislator establishes another restriction related to the procedure for obtaining a license to purchase smooth-bore weapons. So, it provides for the possibility of acquiring only a classic hunting rifle in the event that a person becomes the owner of a weapon license for the first time.
Who is eligible to get a license?
The legislator establishes certain rules regarding obtaining a license for smooth-bore hunting weapons. They indicate that only persons who have reached the age of majority (18 years) have this right. In some justified cases, the legislator allows a reduction in the established age to 16 years. The issuance of a license in this case can be made on the basis of a decision adopted by the legislative authority of a particular subject.
A person who plans to become the owner of a license to purchase a hunting smoothbore weapon must clearly substantiate his goal, which he guides in the actions taken. This item can be purchased for self-defense, hunting (in the presence of a hunting ticket of an established pattern), for sports, and also for training in educational organizations of a paramilitary nature. In addition to all this, the applicant may indicate other goals, however, none of them should contradict the norms established by law.
Where to go
How to get a license for the purchase of smoothbore weapons? Where should I go for this purpose?
The legislator establishes the only body in the structure of the state system of executive services, by contacting which you can obtain a license in a legal way. It is called the licensing department and operates at each territorial department of the internal affairs bodies. If desired, you can also submit an application of the established form through the website of the State Service. However, the second option does not eliminate the need for personal appearance in the LRO at the Department of Internal Affairs (licensing and permitting department at the internal affairs bodies).
It should be noted that all other methods of obtaining a license to purchase smooth-bore weapons are illegal and should not be resorted to, since unlawful acts will certainly entail criminal or administrative liability.
Despite all the information presented above, it should be noted that the use of advisory services in resolving this issue is not prohibited by law. So, a person who wants to obtain a license to purchase smooth-bore weapons may contact a specialist in the field of jurisprudence who is experienced in this matter. Practice shows that many lawyers can provide all possible assistance in collecting all the documentation, filling out the application in the established form, as well as in applying to specialized bodies. However, even when using this method, the applicant will still have to personally appear in the LRO.
Consulting services can also be provided by specialists working in the field of arms sales, as well as those who provide training in shooting. Moreover, they can be consulted about what kind of weapon should be purchased, based on the purposes of its use, as well as some other wishes of the potential buyer.
Documents
How to get a license for smoothbore weapons? To do this, you should prepare a certain package of documents in advance and go with it to the LRO or send an application on the website of the State Service. Let us further consider what kind of license documents will be required to acquire smoothbore weapons.
First of all, the applicant needs to decide on the brand of weapon that he wishes to acquire. This will be required in order to write the correct statement, in the text of which it should be indicated. To do this, you can visit the arms store in advance and consult on all issues of interest. Practice shows that in the "Brand of weapons" section it is enough to indicate only that it is planned to purchase civilian smooth-bore weapons.
In addition to the application, a number of additional documents should be attached to the general package. These include various certificates issued by medical institutions. Their content should confirm that the person does not have any diseases prescribed by law as those that are not combined with the practical use of weapons of the type in question.
Before applying for a license to purchase a weapon of the type in question, a person must undergo specialized training in the field of its use, storage, and wearing. A certificate issued as a result of this should also be attached to the general package of papers.
Among other things, among the documents for obtaining a license for smooth-bore weapons, a pair of 3x4 photos, a pre-issued hunting ticket, and also a receipt confirming the payment of the state fee established by law must be present.
As for the hunting ticket, it can be issued on the portal of the State Service or by a personal visit to the authorities involved in environmental protection in a particular region. To obtain it, you should also provide a package of documents, which include two photographs (3x4 cm), a passport with a photocopy of it, as well as a corresponding application.
Passing training
Before heading to LRO to submit a package of documents, you should first undergo specialized training in the proper operation of the type of weapon in question. This activity is carried out exclusively by specialized shooting centers, which have the right to issue certificates of successful completion of the course, indicating the mark for passing the exam in theory and practice.
You need to know that the training procedure is carried out within 2 weeks. It includes the study of theory and practical training. Classes are held on a paid basis, and the cost of such a course is about 4-6 thousand rubles, depending on the region of the country.
It should be noted that the assessment made by the instructor or examiner in the certificate attesting to the course is not final, as in LRO the applicant will also have to pass a small exam on knowledge of the shooting rules and the main features of the operation of smoothbore weapons.
Medical documents
In order to obtain a license for smooth-bore hunting weapons, the applicant must provide certain documents attesting to the applicant’s health, including mental health.
Practice shows that for this purpose surveys are carried out with a further reflection of the results and obtained data in a medical report. It should be noted that the legislator defines specialists in the field of medicine, visiting of which is a mandatory procedure. These include: therapist, ophthalmologist, narcologist and psychiatrist.Moreover, it should be noted that the passage of a narcologist and a psychiatrist is a paramount task, since without their conclusion the ophthalmologist and therapist do not have the right to reflect their observations.
In the event that there is no medical opinion in the number of documents, you should provide certificates from the ophthalmologist and therapist separately, and also separately attach the certificates issued by the narcologist and psychiatrist.
Obtaining a license through the Public Services portal
A license to purchase smooth-bore weapons can be obtained through the official website of the State Service portal, which is often used by citizens of the Russian Federation to process documents. It should be noted that this method of obtaining a document saves the applicant from long lines inherent to state organizations. Despite the fact that initially the applicant must submit all the documents in electronic form, he must have the original papers with him, since all of them will certainly be requested by the official at the time of his personal visit to the licensing department.
In order to use the State Services website, you must first register on it using personal passport data. For this reason, only those persons who are citizens of the Russian Federation can use this electronic system.
An application for a license should be submitted only from your personal account, in the section "Obtaining a license to purchase smooth-bore weapons." In 2018, this service is paid, and the cost of its provision is 2,000 rubles. Next, you must exactly follow the instructions that are presented on the site. It provides for the attachment of high-quality digital copies of all documents necessary for obtaining a license, as well as an application pre-filled in electronic form. Moreover, the applicant must indicate his e-mail address, which will subsequently receive a notification about the progress of the application and an invitation to visit the LRO at the place of residence. At the indicated time, the person must appear at a certain place and, having provided the originals of all the documents, as well as having successfully passed the exam for knowledge of the rules for using weapons, get a license.
When submitting a request for a license, the applicant must be prepared for the fact that his documents will be considered for a long time - about 30 days.
Do I need a safe?
In order to obtain a license for the purchase of smooth-bore and long-barreled weapons, the applicant must convince the police that they have the ability to ensure the safety of the purchased item. In accordance with the requirements presented by law, storage of smoothbore guns should be carried out in a safe that is ideally suited for such a purpose. What are the requirements for it? Let's consider it further.
When choosing a suitable metal box, you should pay attention to the thickness of its metal - it should be at least 2 mm. Moreover, it must be securely closed, with at least two locks. An ideal option for storing weapons is such a safe, in which there are both combination and standard locks, the opening of which takes place using a key. An ideal option would be a burglar-proof and fireproof safe.
The weight of the product must be at least 100 kg, and its fastening should be carried out on the floor surface, using auxiliary elements.
In the design of the safe there must be a separate place intended for storing cartridges and other accessories necessary for firing. The thickness of its walls should not be less than 3 mm.
It should be noted that police officers also turn their attention to the room in which the safe is installed.The metal box should be as invisible as possible in its conditions, and an alarm should be present at the entrance to the room.
The extent to which the purchased safe complies with the requirements established by law will be determined by the licensing department during a frequent visit. During the inspection of the place of storage of weapons, he must draw up a corresponding act, which is subsequently attached to the rest of the materials.
It should be noted that employees of internal organs should periodically check the places where civilian weapons are stored. That is why the owner of smooth-bore weapons must ensure their proper safety on an ongoing basis, since, otherwise, the person may be deprived of his previously issued permission.
Terms for issuing a license for the purchase of smoothbore weapons
The legislation establishes certain periods during which a license may be issued necessary for the acquisition of weapons of the type in question. So, on the basis of the established rules, the internal affairs bodies have only 30 calendar days, however, practice shows that consideration is carried out within 5-10 business days. During this period, a detailed review of documents takes place, and a decision is made regarding the issuance of a license or the refusal to provide it.
What should I do if a license is refused? In this situation, everything directly depends on the reason for the denial. If it consists, for example, in the presence of a criminal record or a certain disease that impedes the possibility of using weapons, then in this case it will be unrealistic to obtain a license. In the event that the main reason is an insufficient number of documents, the applicant has the right to provide the missing components and re-submit the application and re-pay the state fee.
How long is the license for the purchase of smoothbore weapons
It should be noted that the license of the type in question is not issued on an ongoing basis - it is valid only for a certain time. Upon the expiration of the period established by the legislation, its extension is required without fail.
The license for the purchase of smoothbore weapons is six months. During this period, the person is obliged to acquire smoothbore weapons. As soon as this happens, you should immediately contact the LRO to obtain permission for its use. As for this permit, it is issued for five years, after which it is necessary to extend the permissible period of operation. This can be done by contacting the LRO and providing a minimum package of documents: a passport with its photocopy, an expired permit, and a statement with the appropriate content. Documents for extending the license for smooth-bore weapons should be submitted 3 months before its expiration. In the event that a person does not perform these actions on time, he may be held administratively liable in a fine. So, for delaying the established period for a short period (three weeks), the owner of the weapon must pay a fine in the amount of 1000 to 1500 rubles, and for a longer one - 3000.
Who can not get a license
The legislator establishes a specific list of persons who are not entitled to obtain a license to purchase smooth-bore weapons. It should be noted that this group includes, first of all, those persons who have not reached the age of majority or do not have special permission to purchase the type of weapon in question, while being at an earlier age.
The issuance of this document is prohibited for those persons who have not submitted any documents from the list of necessary.This is especially true of the medical report, the contents of which reflect all the data related to mental health, as well as the absence in his body of those substances that could interfere with his normal consciousness and alter an adequate perception of the world and the situation.
Those who have a current criminal record for a crime that was completely intentional or has especially grave consequences cannot obtain a license to purchase smooth-bore weapons. A ban on the issuance of the type of license in question is also established for those who have a criminal record for a crime involving the use of firearms. Such a permit may not be issued to persons who are currently serving sentences in places of deprivation of liberty.
The state establishes a categorical ban on the issuance of a license to purchase smooth-bore and long-barreled weapons with respect to persons who have been brought to administrative responsibility more than once a year. It should be noted that such responsibility should be provided for the commission of an act that infringes on the violation of public order and security.
The group of persons in respect of whom the issuance of a license is prohibited includes those who do not have a permanent place of residence, as well as the mentally ill, registered in dispensaries of a psychological or narcological orientation. A ban on the issuance of a license is also established for those persons in respect of whom a court order was issued banning the acquisition of weapons of any type.
In some cases, persons who have been denied a license consider it illegal. In such a situation, it is possible to appeal it in court, in the first instance. When visiting a court, it is necessary to provide not only a statement of claim, but also a letter of refusal issued by the licensing department with an indication of the reason. In some cases, police officers refuse to provide such a letter - in which case the applicant should contact the prosecutor.
In addition to all of the above, all documents that confirm the right to a license should be submitted to the judicial authorities. It may be, for example, a certificate of criminal record if the refusal was motivated by just such a circumstance.
Obtaining a license in the presence of other weapons
It often happens that the desire to obtain a license for smooth-bore weapons is expressed by a person who already has similar items in use. In this case, the legislator provides a simplified system for obtaining permits. In order to obtain a license, in this case, she will also be blown away by contacting the licensing and permission department and providing a document that confirms the absence of a criminal record. Moreover, it is necessary to pay the state fee in the prescribed amount.
If there are two permits that have a different validity period, their holder can re-register into one document, performing a single procedure. If desired, you can renew the documents separately.