Rules for carrying traumatic weapons: how to get permission, what happens if you store without permission

When thinking about issues of the legality of owning firearms, it is necessary to clearly understand the root reasons why the state is trying to establish complete control over civilian weapons. Approximate calculations show that for every tenth resident of Russia there is one weapon. Moreover, this unit is kept in private hands.

The public has been fighting for so long for the right to arm themselves for self-defense that they finally have that right. Sad statistics show that the crime rate has not decreased, and the number of crimes committed with the use of weapons has even increased.

The state, on the one hand, legalizes the purchase of traumatic weapons, and on the other hand, it tightens the requirements both for the owners and for the models themselves from the category of firearms of limited destruction. The main emphasis is on ensuring control over the manufacture, acquisition, carrying and storage of weapons. These responsibilities are assigned to the licensing system, which today exists under the auspices of the VNG of the Russian Federation. The main measures to ensure the above control are registration and licensing.

What applies to traumatic weapons

The concept of “traumatic weapon” is not directly provided for by the Federal Law “On Weapons”, but the legislator has defined its main features:

• “drum” capacity is no more than 10 rounds;
• muzzle energy when fired does not exceed 91 J;
• intended exclusively for self-defense;
• It is permissible to use only traumatic cartridges.

Firearms of limited destruction (LDL) are used as traumatic weapons in Russia. Less commonly, smooth-bore firearms with traumatic cartridges. An example of an OOO can be considered a pistol, a barrelless device (domestic production only).

To legally use a traumatic weapon, you must obtain a license.

Vendetta

Vendetta - this domestic licensed copy of the Italian INNA pistol inherited all its pros and cons from the original. The widespread use of composite materials facilitates the design, but also affects reliability. In addition, the unreasonably large ammunition capacity—10 rounds—negates the advantages of polymer parts.

The muzzle energy of about 80 Joules with a 9 mm caliber provides more than sufficient stopping effect, and the length of the barrel allows you to confidently hit the target at distances comparable to combat models. Such characteristics are largely redundant for self-defense weapons and do not at all reduce the cost. However, this model is perfect for shooting at a shooting range.

How to obtain permission to purchase an “injury”

A person over 21 years of age can apply for such a license. The procedure for obtaining permission to purchase and carry traumatic weapons includes several stages:

• Passing a medical commission. The examination is carried out only in state medical institutions that have the right to issue certificates of form 046-1. Passing the commission is always paid and involves a medical appointment with a therapist, psychiatrist, narcologist, ophthalmologist (visual acuity not lower than 0.5 in one eye, not lower than 0.2 in the other).
• Take a paid training course (about 5,000 - 7,000 rubles) on the use of weapons in a special certified educational institution. During the 12-15 hour courses you will listen to lectures on the rules for acquiring and subsequently using weapons. And also about liability for storing weapons without permission. The final part of the course includes practical exercises. You can find out which educational institutions have the right to teach weapons courses in the territorial department of the Russian Guard.
• Apply with an application in the established form to the branch of the Russian Guard at your place of residence, namely to the Licensing and Permitting Department (LRO). The exact address of your department can be found by following the link. In the application, in addition to your personal data, you will be asked to indicate the purpose of purchasing the weapon and the place of storage.
• The application must be accompanied by: a copy of your passport;
• 3x4 photo;
• receipt of payment of state duty (500 rubles),
• certificate of no criminal record.

Usually, within 10-14 days, the person applying for a license receives a message about the need to arrive at the appointed time at the LRO. The received license is valid for 5 years.

Scheme for obtaining a license:

Submission of documents through State Services

Everything is almost the same as “live”. Just no queues. And also the state duty will be 30% cheaper (if you pay through the Internet resource service).

In general, the algorithm is like this:

• authorization on State Services;
• drawing up an application and attaching documents in digital form;
• payment of state duty;
• receiving notification of a visit to the Rosgrvadia department;
• making this visit (meeting with the LRS inspector);
• Pending Verification;
• The final stage is obtaining a license.

Permission to carry and store

When buying a weapon, sometimes you doubt whether it is allowed for civilians. You can get reliable information on the website of the Russian National Guard (section “List of types and models of service and civilian firearms”)

After purchasing a traumatic weapon (six months are allotted for this from the date of obtaining a license), you will receive permission to store and carry weapons. When applying to the licensing and permitting service department at your place of residence, you must submit:

• a copy of the license for the purchase of weapons, where there is a store mark, as well as a receipt;
• insurance contract concluded when purchasing weapons;
• two 3x4 photographs;
• receipt of payment of the state fee for registration.

Since within two weeks it is necessary to make experimental shots from the newly acquired weapons (organized in the LRO). Spent cartridges are submitted along with the application.

Within 10 days allotted for consideration of the application, the inspector of the Russian Guard is obliged to check compliance with the conditions for storing weapons at the place specified in the application. Failure to comply with storage rules (lack of a safe, for example) will result in refusal to issue a permit.

Compliance with the rules for using LLC

The following rules for storing and carrying traumatic weapons are relevant for 2021. If permission is granted, please remember that:

• Additional devices - installation of silencers and night vision devices on traumatic weapons is prohibited;
• Where not to wear. Carrying traumatic weapons in public places (restaurants, cafes, medical and educational institutions) is unacceptable. The exception to these rules applies to security guards;
• Wearing OOOP is prohibited for those who are intoxicated. In this case, the fact of using a traumatic weapon is not necessary; for the onset of liability, it is enough for a drunk person to have it with him;
• How many pieces can you have? You can use only 2 (two) units of weapons with traumatic effects;
• In what form to have it with you. Legally carrying a traumatic weapon means that its owner has the weapon on with the safety on and without chambering a cartridge. If the traumatic weapon is long-barreled, then it must be carried unsheathed, while short-barreled weapons must be carried in a holster;
• Weapons can only be used in defensive situations: in case of danger, first fire a shot in the air and only then can you use the weapon to neutralize the attacker;
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• Storage. The owner of a weapon is obliged to store it in a safe specially designed for this purpose.

Simply having a safe is not enough to meet all gun storage requirements. The owner ensures that the traumatic device is not accessible to anyone living in the house. In the event of your absence at home, family members should not present “injuries” to an employee of the Russian Guard, otherwise an administrative offense will occur.

How to sell a traumatic pistol: features, rules and necessary documents

1. March 7, 2021
2. Marina Lobacheva

A traumatic pistol is a serious weapon, the storage and use of which requires special permission and optimal conditions in residential real estate. If a person decides to sell a weapon, then he must understand the rules for implementing this process.

Otherwise, the citizen will be held accountable. How to sell a traumatic pistol?

It can be sold to specialized consignment stores, which then resell the weapon to other users who have the necessary documents for these purposes.

The basic rules that the seller must follow are given in the Federal Law “On Weapons”.

In 2021, it is planned to introduce certain changes to the legislation, on the basis of which the conditions for the sale of weapons will be tightened. How to sell a traumatic weapon to another person? It is advisable to sell weapons to a consignment store and not to a private individual.

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If the permit is refused

If all conditions provided by law are met, obtaining a license will not take a long time. To speed up the procedure somewhat, you can contact specialized commercial centers that organize the collection of documents for a license.

However, the absolute grounds for refusal to issue a special permit are:

• age less than 21 years, there are contraindications related to health conditions or the exam has not been passed;
• persons who do not have a specific place of residence;
• there are violations of hunting rules;
• a conviction for committing an intentional crime of any nature has entered into legal force. The type of punishment does not play a significant role in this case, while at the same time, only the outstanding criminal record matters for refusal;
• committing, within 12 months by the time of applying for a license, at least two administrative offenses related to an encroachment on administrative order (or public order);
• prisoners who, at the time of applying for permission, are serving a sentence of imprisonment for committing a crime.

For example, all the necessary documents sufficient to obtain a permit have been collected. But the appeal was later, say, a year later. The issuance of a license will be refused due to an expired medical report (valid for 1 year).

If the issuance of a license is refused unreasonably, the actions of LRO employees are appealed to the court. Such cases are isolated, since an exhaustive list of requirements for the recipient of a license eliminates any ambiguities in the application of the law.

Self-defense equipment that does not require a license

There are several types of self-defense means that do not require mandatory permission:

• Air pistols or revolvers - the muzzle force (power) should not exceed 7.5 J, and the bullet diameter should not exceed 4.5 mm.
• Gas cartridges with various fillings are especially popular among representatives of the “weaker sex”, they take up little space, and are easy to use. The main requirement for the owner is the age of majority.
• Stun guns - allow you to immobilize an attacker, operate on batteries and require skill to use. The maximum effect is achieved by direct touch, and this is not always possible, especially in winter.
• “Udar” is a device that is a combination of gas and pneumatic weapons that shoots special capsules containing liquid. It works well regardless of the weather or time of year.

The signal, noise, starting type pistol - “Zoraki 914” is not a military weapon and is used for its intended purpose in sports competitions. It creates a loud noise effect with the emission of flames and is more suitable for signaling in case of danger or as a dog repeller. The Zoraki model fires blank cartridges. By unscrewing and removing the special plug, the gun can be used as a flare gun. It is allowed to buy a Zoraki injury without a license, but using it as a means of self-defense is prohibited by law. In addition, there is also a prohibition on sending this product by mail.

When the permit is expired

Let's start with the fact that you can extend your license for another 5 years by contacting the LRO three months before its expiration. Applying for an extension at a later date (for example, two weeks before the end of the 5-year period) may be grounds for refusal to renew.

To renew your license, you must submit to the Russian Guard the same documents as when you initially applied for the first purchase of a weapon, except for documents confirming passing the exam. When renewing your permit for the next five years, you do not need to take training courses.

• In case of an expired permit, the owner of a traumatic weapon bears administrative penalties (from a warning to a fine of 3,000 rubles ).