Here is an information about the procedures that how can you obtain a gun license and who are all eligible to own a gun. Follow the steps to obtain a gun license. 

1.   In the capital Chennai, the Commissioner of Police and in other districts, the district Collectors have the power to give the license to a person to use a gun. 

2.   An individual person must first apply to the relevant office to obtain a gun license for protection.

3.   The person should submit his proof of identity, proof of income, proof of location, bank transaction details, business and income tax related documents and property details. 

4.   It is mandatory to provide proof of mental health of the applicant in particular and a copy of the first information report, if he has received death threats from enemies. 

5.  The district administration or the police will investigate after the submitted documents are verified. 

6.    The investigation will gather information on what kind of threats the applicant has. 

7.   The important information is that if there are criminal cases or civil complaints against the applicant, their application will be rejected immediately.

8.   Other than that, the authorities have every authority to stop issuing guns licenses in the event of an obstruction.

9.    The applicant must purchase a gun (fire arm) within three months of obtaining a license to possess a gun. The license is valid for two or three years. The license of the firearm must be renewed within the specified period of validity of the firearm. 

10.    Police say, strict action will be taken if false documents are submitted during the application or if wild animals are hunted with a gun or trees are damaged in the forest.