16 Questions
What does the Arms Act, 1959 govern?
Manufacture and sale of arms and ammunition
Which section of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with the prohibition of acquisition or possession of prohibited arms or prohibited ammunition?
Section 7
What is required for the shortening of guns or conversion of imitation firearms into firearms according to the Arms Act, 1959?
A license from the appropriate authority
Under which section of the Arms Act, 1959 is the power to prohibit import or export of arms and ammunition granted?
Section 11
What is the authority given in Section 19 of the Arms Act, 1959?
To demand production of license, etc.
Under which section of the Arms Act, 1959 are the powers for variation, suspension, and revocation of licenses outlined?
Section 17
What is the main purpose of the Arms Act, 1959?
To regulate the possession and use of firearms
Which section of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with the punishment for certain offences?
Section 25
What does 'acquisition' include as per the Act?
Hiring, borrowing, or accepting as a gift
Under which section of the Arms Act, 1959 is the power to make rules mentioned?
Section 44
What does 'ammunition' include under the Arms Act, 1959?
Any explosive material
In which chapter of the Arms Act, 1959 are offences and penalties mentioned?
Chapter V
'Prohibition as to carrying of notified arms in or through public places in disturbed areas' is covered under which section?
Section 24A
'Power to confiscate' is mentioned in which section of the Arms Act, 1959?
Section 32
'Power to exempt' is discussed in which chapter of the Arms Act, 1959?
Chapter VI
What is the maximum punishment for using arms, etc. according to the Arms Act, 1959?
Imprisonment for up to five years or fine or both
Study Notes
Arms Act, 1959
- Governs the possession, acquisition, and use of arms and ammunition
Prohibition and Regulation
- Section 24 deals with the prohibition of acquisition or possession of prohibited arms or prohibited ammunition
- Shortening of guns or conversion of imitation firearms into firearms requires a license under the Act
- Section 11 grants the power to prohibit import or export of arms and ammunition
- Section 19 gives the authority to prohibit the carrying of notified arms in or through public places in disturbed areas
Licensing
- Section 13 outlines the powers for variation, suspension, and revocation of licenses
Offences and Penalties
- The main purpose of the Act is to regulate the possession and use of arms and ammunition
- Section 25 deals with punishment for certain offences
- The maximum punishment for using arms, etc. is imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine
- Chapter VII of the Act outlines offences and penalties
Definitions and Powers
- 'Acquisition' includes acquiring, having, or carrying any arms or ammunition
- 'Ammunition' includes cartridges, bullets, shot, and other projectiles
- Section 44 gives the power to make rules under the Act
- Section 17 grants the power to confiscate
- Chapter VIII of the Act discusses the power to exempt
Test your knowledge of the provisions outlined in Chapter I (Preliminary) and Chapter II (Acquisition, Possession, Manufacture, Sale, Import, Export, and Transport of Arms and Ammunition) of The Arms Act, 1959.
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