Ministry of Home Affairs Internal Security I Division

Arms and ammunition safety training course syllabus

Issue Date: 18 February 2025 Published: 18 February 2025

Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-18022025-261137 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

Notifies the syllabus and duration of the arms and ammunition safety training course as per the Arms Rules, 2016.

Detailed Summary

This notification issued by the Central Government, Ministry of Home Affairs, details the syllabus for the mandatory safety training course for arms and ammunition as per Rule 10 of the Arms Rules, 2016. The course comprises six sessions totaling 270 minutes, covering: 1) Basic arms and ammunition safety practices including handling and carry procedures; 2) Firing techniques and safety mechanisms; 3) Care of arms and ammunition including cleaning and proof-testing; 4) Safe storage and transportation; 5) Working knowledge of Arms Act, Rules and related executive instructions including licensing and penalties; and 6) Responsibilities of arms owners/users, especially regarding children. The notification specifies sub-topics for each session and will be effective from the date of publication.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-18022025-261137 EXTRAORDINARY PART I-Section 1 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 56] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025/MAGHA 29, 1946 MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 18th February, 2025 F. No. V-11026/77/2023.—In pursuance of Sub-rule (3) of rule 10 of the Arms Rules, 2016 the Central Government hereby notify that the safety training course as specified in sub-rule (1) of rule 10 of the said rules, shall be for a duration not less than of 270 minutes comprising six sessions as per the syllabus given below, namely:- ARMS AND AMMUNITION SAFETY TRAINING COURSE SYLLABUS +-----+-------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------+ | S.No. | Topic | Sub-Topic | Duration | +=====+===========================================+=======================================================================================================+==========+ | 1. | Session 1: | a. Understanding the different types of | 45 minutes | | | Introduction Basic arms and | personal weapons and ammunitions | | | | ammunition safety | b. Overview of safe handling and carrying of | | | | practices, including safe | weapons and ammunitions | | | | handling and carry | c. Overview of the parts and components of | | | | procedures | weapons and ammunitions. | | | | | d. Types of firearms (prohibited, restricted, | | | | | permissible) | | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------+ | 2. | Session 2: | a. Basics of firing techniques and procedures | 45 minutes | | | Firing Techniques and | b. Understanding safety mechanisms of a | | | | Procedures | weapon | | | | | с. Types of ammunition compatible with each | | | | | type of weapon | | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------+ | 3. | Session 3: | Proper cleaning techniques, including, inter-alia | 45 minutes | | | Care of Arm and | barrel cleaning, appropriate oiling methods, and | | | | Ammunition | basics of proof-test | | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------+ | 4. | Session 4: | a. Safe and secure storage of firearms and | 45 minutes | | | Safe storage and Transportation | ammunition | | | | | b. Safety precautions in transportation and | | | | | travel with weapons | | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------+ | 5. | Session 5: | a. Legal requirements and responsibilities of | 45 minutes | | | Working Knowledge of | owning a personal weapon in India | | | | Arms Act, Rules and other | b. Obtaining licenses for various types of | | | | executive instructions issued | weapons, renewal of licence, surrender, and | | | | by Government | transfer of weapons | | | | | с. Penalties for offences | | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------+ | 6. | Session 6: | a. Do and don'ts (special emphasis on handling | 45 minutes | | | Responsibilities of the | of arms in presence of children) | | | | Arms owner or user, | b. Question & Answer by the participants | | | | particularly in relation to | | | | | Children | | | | | Q & A | | | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------+ | 6. | (Total No. of Sessions) | | 270 minutes | +-----+-------------------------------------------+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+----------+ 2. This notification shall come into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette. ANIL SUBRAMANIAM, Jt. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. SARVESH KUMAR Digitally signed by SARVESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA Date: 2005-02-18 19:38:22+0530

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