Many people at least once in their lives wondered about the acquisition of weapons. Someone would like to diversify their everyday life with new entertainment and engage in an interesting hobby - hunting. For some, weapons are a way to protect their home and family from criminal attacks. Whatever goals a person is guided by, he will certainly be faced with the need to go through a standard registration procedure. A license for smooth-bore weapons is issued to persons who have submitted a certain package of documents to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In addition, these citizens must fulfill a number of requirements established by law. Let's figure out what is considered a smoothbore weapon. And also analyze what actions need to be done to become its owner.
Concept and varieties
Smooth-bore weapons are the type of firearms, the distinguishing feature of which is the smooth bore. This design has a rich history. The very first models of firearms were smoothbore. To date, this principle is used in the creation of samples of small arms for hunting, sport shooting and official activities of law enforcement officials. The most common is a 12-gauge smoothbore weapon. Usually it has one or two trunks. By the method of reloading it can be classified into:
- pump action;
- self-loading or semi-automatic;
- with reload by a fracture of the trunk;
- turret type;
- based on a longitudinally sliding rotary shutter.
Who can apply for permission to own smoothbore weapons?
Any adult citizen of Russia who has applied to the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs can obtain this license. Moreover, he should not suffer from drug addiction, substance abuse, alcoholism, mental illness of a protracted or chronic nature. An obstacle to obtaining permission may be the absence of the index and thumb or three fingers on one hand. Also a contraindication is the low vision of the applicant. A citizen must know the contents of the Weapons Act, as well as safety standards. He should not have outstanding convictions. To obtain permission to own smooth-bore weapons, a citizen must ensure its safe storage. To this end, he equips a special weapon safe in his house. Compliance with this rule will be monitored by the local police officer.
Set of documents
As a general rule, a citizen has the right to acquire up to 5 units of smoothbore weapons. Each time you have to issue a separate permit. For this, in the licensing department, along with the corresponding application, you must provide:
- photocopy of passport;
- medical certificate form 046-1;
- photocopy of a hunting ticket;
- certificates that the citizen is not registered with a psychiatrist and narcologist;
- receipt confirming payment of one-time fees;
- 2 photos on matte paper (3 x 4);
- Certificate of Safe Weapon Proficiency.