ISLAMABAD \u2013 Pakistani citizens must obtain a license from the Ministry of Interior to possess non-prohibited and prohibited bore weapons.<\/p>\n
The Ministry issues the permit after verifying the documents submitted by the applicant to obtain the arms license. Before applying for a new arms license, you must fulfill the following conditions:<\/p>\n
Valid CNIC or NICO<\/p>\n
Age: 25 years<\/p>\n
Not considered inappropriate by local police<\/p>\n
Is neither a proscribed person nor a member of any proscribed organization, nor is he suspected of being involved in any anti-state activities.<\/p>\n
Not physically, mentally, or psychologically weak to bear arms.<\/p>\n
The step-by-step process for obtaining an arms license is as follows:<\/p>\n
Seek approval from the Ministry of Interior.<\/p>\n
Issuance of an approval letter<\/p>\n
Uploading approval to the NADRA system through an online process by the Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/p>\n
Biometric of the licensee and issuance of a demand notice (both by NADRA) within the prescribed period.<\/p>\n
Purchase of arms from an authorized dealer and their registration on demand notice<\/p>\n
Registration of the demand note in the concerned DC office<\/p>\n
Submission of a demand note to NADRA for the issue of a license<\/p>\n
Application (handwritten or typed) sent to Section Officer (Arms), M\/O Admission.<\/p>\n
Photocopy of CNIC (attested)<\/p>\n
Police Clearance Certificate<\/p>\n
Affidavit (Attested by the Notary Public)<\/p>\n
Filer documents (if any)<\/p>\n