Do I need a license for a traumatic weapon and what is needed to obtain it?

In Russia, free circulation of weapons is prohibited. This prohibition means a certain taboo imposed on the possibility of acquiring weapons, storing and carrying them. This does not apply to all types of weapons. For example, pneumatics with certain indicators do not require special permits. Of all the types of weapons intended for self-defense, traumatic pistols are of particular interest.

The reason for such popularity lies in the fact that its design is similar to a real military weapon, but it is not intended to hit a target, because the traumatic weapon should only cause some damage to the enemy when firing rubber bullets.

Incompetent handling of traumatic weapons can lead to death, therefore a license for traumatic weapons is issued only to those who have completed the necessary training.

First of all, let’s figure out whether it is necessary to have a permit for a traumatic pistol in Russia, because the law on weapons does not say anything about traumatic pistols. The fact is that all weapons that are secretly considered traumatic are defined by law as firearms of limited destruction. The same law states that a special permit must be obtained for an LLC. This is a document with which you can purchase five units of LLC, carry it in compliance with established rules, and also store it at home in a special safe.

Where can I get a license?

The decision to purchase a traumatic weapon must be justified. The future owner must clearly understand what responsibility falls on him. Obtaining a license in this case is not a bureaucratic banality, but is a necessary measure taken by the state to ensure control over the circulation of weapons.

The competent authority responsible for licensing is the Office of the National Guard, which has departments for licensing and permitting work. It is to this department of their municipality, city or district that citizens should contact. It is important to understand that no other structure has the right to issue a weapons license.

There are three ways to contact the OLRR:

1. report directly to the department;
2. register on the government services portal;
3. contact the MFC.

The result of such an application will be uniform - the citizen will receive a permit in the licensing department if all the requirements are met.

To obtain permission for an injury, you will have to collect the necessary documents and also take certain actions. In this case, it is advisable to adhere to the step-by-step algorithm, which will be given below.

Responsibility of a citizen in the absence of documents

The storage of traumatic weapons is regulated by the legal norms of the law (Article 20.8 on administrative responsibility of the Russian Federation).

Liability in accordance with the amendments is discussed in detail in paragraph 6, paragraph 20.8 of the Code of Administrative Offences. Article 222 of the Criminal Code provides for penalties for the illegal sale of weapons without documents.

If a violation is detected, the following types of penalties are imposed on individuals:

• Payment of an administrative fine in the amount of 3,000 to 5,000 thousand rubles;
• Arrest of the culprit for up to 30 days.

The procedure is carried out with the mandatory removal of weapons and all used and unused cartridges. The fine for a person holding a certain position (security guard, security officer) increases to 15,000 rubles. In this case, the employee is suspended from work for up to 1 year.

The fine for legal entities is 100–500 thousand rubles with a restriction of the right to operate for 2 months. To prevent such violations, certain rules must be followed:

• Prohibition of carrying weapons in public places (with the exception of professional activities in the form of security, police);
• Elimination of installation of additional devices on weapons (night vision and other improvements);
• Carrying a weapon should be prohibited if the owner is under the influence of alcohol;
• The maximum number of no more than 5 traumatic pistols, for which the appropriate permit is issued.

If a citizen has committed any unlawful act when using this type of weapon, then he bears full criminal liability in accordance with the Code of the Russian Federation.

Completion of training

The training procedure is important both for licensing authorities and for the citizen himself.

• On the one hand, a certificate of completion of the course indicates that the applicant for a permit was given a series of lectures on safe handling of weapons.
• On the other hand, a short educational program will be beneficial, especially for those who have never held a weapon in their hands.

Only training centers accredited for this type of activity have the right to conduct training. To avoid becoming a target of fraud, check your documents first.

The training program contains a number of legal issues, questions on fire training, and safety rules. There are also practical classes to practice skills such as loading and unloading weapons, aiming and shooting.

The training lasts only 2-3 days and ends with passing exams. There is a division into theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical part is represented by answering questions on the ticket, and the practical part is represented by shooting. As a result, the citizen must receive a certificate of completion of the courses and a certificate confirming the successful passing of the exams.

The cost of such training is about 5 thousand rubles. If the exam was not passed, then a re-examination is provided, but you will have to pay 1000 rubles for it. The number of samples is not limited, but each sample is paid.

Household knives

When answering the question of what weapons can be purchased without a permit, mention should be made of knives. True, not all of them fall into this category. Many knives are considered to be edged weapons. As you know, it requires appropriate permission. Before purchasing any knife, you must read the documentation that comes with it.

It indicates whether the item is a melee weapon or not. Currently, in our country, those knives are prohibited whose blade length is more than 90 cm, as well as those that have an automatic ejection of the blade. The knife should be used with extreme caution in critical situations. For self-defense, it is more difficult to use than, for example, a gas spray.

Medical commission

The next important requirement for an applicant to purchase a weapon is compliance with medical criteria. To do this, you must obtain a certificate of completion of a medical examination. The certificate is provided in a strictly established form 002-О/у. This form has recently replaced Form 046, which is still discussed in many sources on the topic of obtaining a license.

You can undergo a medical examination at a territorial clinic, as well as at any private clinic that has permits to conduct medical examinations. The difficulty is that you need to get a mark from a psychiatrist and a narcologist. A citizen must not be registered with a drug dispensary or mental health dispensary. If the chosen clinic does not have a narcologist or psychiatrist, you will have to contact dispensaries for the appropriate certificates.

An important innovation in the medical examination was a blood test, which is aimed at identifying narcotic substances in the blood. Such analysis is carried out for a fee. The total cost of a medical certificate is about 1,500 rubles, it is valid for 1 year.

Air gun

Currently, many people are wondering whether it is possible to buy a gun without a permit. This is allowed if its muzzle energy does not exceed 7.5 J and its caliber does not exceed 4.5 mm. Air pistols fire rubber bullets. The main task of such weapons is to influence the aggressor. Air pistols are very similar to firearms. Thanks to this, it is possible to quickly disorganize the attacker. However, it should be noted that this is also a weapon. Therefore, if an air pistol has a caliber of more than 4.5 mm, it requires a license.

Equipment for storage space

The next step is quite controversial. The paradox is that you first need to prepare a place to store weapons, and only then apply for a permit. But do not forget that the licensing department may refuse a submitted application, so before purchasing a safe you should once again familiarize yourself with the procedure for issuing a license to determine compliance with the requirements.

A gun safe must provide reliable protection against unauthorized entry. Firearms should not fall into the hands of a child or stranger. Gun stores have a variety of safes to choose from. When choosing, remember that the safe must be securely attached to the wall and also have a locking mechanism.

The procedure for providing services for obtaining weapons licenses is determined by law. It stipulates that the district police officer will come to inspect the storage location while processing the submitted documents. In practice, things are somewhat different. After installing the safe, it is advisable to invite the local inspector yourself and ask to draw up an inspection report. This act is submitted along with other documents to the department.

"Pioneer"

In our turbulent times, many people are interested in what weapons can be owned without permission. One of these products is the Pioneer pistol. This weapon for self-defense also does not require special permission. It combines a rocket launcher, gas and signal pistol. Today, the Pioneer is the best weapon for self-defense, but you need to learn how to use it correctly.

Advantages of this pistol:

1. It is compact and lightweight.
2. It can be recharged fairly quickly.
3. Its handle has a replaceable clip.
4. It shoots at about 5m.
5. There is a bar and an aiming front sight.

Main disadvantages:

1. Expensive.
2. There is no laser target pointer.
3. It can be quite hard to pull the trigger.

Submitting an application

After all the steps described above, you should have enough documents to apply and receive a permit for a traumatic weapon. You should check their list again.

• Photocopies of completed passport pages.
• Two photographs of 3 cm by 4 cm format.
• Report from the local inspector on the compliance of the conditions for storing weapons.
• Certificate from a medical institution in form 002 O/u.
• Certificate of completion of courses.
• Certificate of successful completion of exams.

But the most important document remains the citizen’s personal statement. It can be prepared in advance by downloading the form on the Internet, or when visiting the department. The OLRR employee is obliged to give you a sample application or indicate its location on the information stand. The procedure for obtaining a personal injury license will only be initiated after the application has been submitted.

Most of the problems associated with bureaucratic delays arose due to long queues at the OLRR. After electronic services were introduced, the queues were significantly reduced. In the multifunctional center, every citizen has the opportunity to request any government service. A permit for a traumatic pistol is also such. When contacting the MFC, employees will ask you to give written consent to the processing of personal data. This is necessary because requests are made to third-party government agencies.

An alternative way to submit an application is to register on the government services portal. This allows you to select the necessary services and submit an application electronically. During registration, you must provide accurate personal information, as the system will check them for a certain time. The search bar will help you find the service you need. The system selects the municipality automatically, according to the user’s registration data.

Having defined the service, you must click on the “Get service” link. You will see a trivial application form, which will be partly already filled out. All you have to do is fill in the missing data and attach files with scanned documents. Looking ahead, we note that an application submitted in this way is considered by the department in the general manner. A department employee will print out the completed application, and all you have to do is sign.

Flare gun

Many people wonder what weapons can be purchased without a permit, so that later there will be no problems with the law. Flare guns are devices that are also included in the list. True, not all models. This self-defense weapon is used only to exert a psychological impact on the aggressor. In most cases, flare guns are sold only with a license.

However, if the caliber of a weapon is less than 4.5 mm, it does not require registration. Therefore, you are not required to have a license to carry it. Weapons intended for self-defense have up to 5 rubber cartridges in the drum. Its average shot range can reach 7 meters.

Purchasing weapons

You will not be given permission to purchase weapons immediately. It will take several days to verify the provided documents. It is believed that one day after the application is submitted, the department must make a decision on whether the applicant meets or does not meet the requirements.

During this time, a citizen can receive a refusal by notification. The reason may be an incorrectly completed application or lack of documents, non-compliance with the age limit, or the presence of an outstanding criminal record.

Practice shows that it will not be possible to quickly prepare documents. This takes several weeks. But when the treasured piece of paper is in your hands, you are officially allowed to buy a traumatic weapon.

You shouldn’t rush into making a purchase, but you shouldn’t delay the matter either. If you do not purchase a weapon within 6 months, your license will be revoked. In any gun store, the buyer has many models of traumatic weapons to choose from. For those who are encountering trauma for the first time, it is necessary to remember that the model should be chosen based on its purpose.

• On the one hand, the pistol must effectively protect the owner from the attacker in the event of the latter’s aggression.
• On the other hand, the unsuccessful use of traumatism as self-defense will be interpreted as exceeding the limits of necessary defense.

The best option for beginners is the Osa barrelless pistol. It is also used as a signal weapon for noise and light exposure. You should also focus on price. It is advisable to choose an inexpensive specimen as your first barrel in life. The received permit will make it possible to purchase only smooth-bore weapons, since the requirements for rifled weapons are more stringent.

"WASP"

What weapons can you purchase for self-defense without a license or permit? One of them is the OSA pistol. This device operates on the principle of a combination of sound and light. Thanks to this, you can quickly throw your opponent off balance.

To use these weapons, according to legal documents from 2021, a special permit was required. Currently, sellers claim that this pistol can be purchased without a license, citing changes in legislation. However, no one can name the exact names of the documents. Therefore, this issue needs to be clarified at the licensing and permitting department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at your place of residence in order to avoid troubles.

The main advantage of this type of weapon, which can be purchased without permission, is:

1. Low cost.
2. Compactness of the device.
3. The gun is easy and simple to use.
4. He is able to scare off several attackers.

The main disadvantage is the possibility of blinding and stunning the shooter. This must be taken into account when using this weapon. Some experts recommend closing your eyes when you pull the trigger.

Registration of injuries

Online users often ask whether traumatic weapons need to be registered. The procedure for registering a traumatic weapon is reminiscent of registering a hunting weapon, only if for the latter it is necessary to provide a ticket, then the traumatic weapon will be registered only with documents received from the seller.

After the purchase, the citizen is obliged to come to the OLRR within two weeks, where he submits the weapon for inspection. Examination shows that this model is used as a weapon of limited destruction and cannot be made into a real firearm. Registration involves recording a personnel number in a special journal.

From this moment the countdown of the ownership period begins. This is especially true when a citizen wants to obtain a permit for a rifle. After registration, the owner is issued a permit to carry and store the barrel. However, he must come to the OLRR with a holster.

Recommendations from experts

It is best to avoid dangerous situations that will lead to the need to defend yourself. However, in other cases they are inevitable. Experts advise:

1. Take a short self-defense course, where you will learn the basic rules of defense. This will significantly increase the chances of a successful outcome.
2. Don't panic, be decisive, hide your fear.
3. Focus on the psychological factor, try to scare the attacker with one type of weapon (even before using it).
4. Aim correctly. A failed shot will anger the aggressor even more.
5. Check the condition of the weapon regularly. Then at the right time it will not fail.

We looked at what weapons for self-defense can be purchased in Russia without a license or permit.

Transportation of traumatic weapons

When transporting weapons, you must have special accompanying documents. Such documents are not required for the transportation of traumatized goods, but it must be carried out within the area where the owner is registered. A traumatic pistol should only be carried in a holster.

The remaining rules are rather related to common sense. So, you should not display weapons in public places. The reaction of others may be ambiguous. Weapons are already seen not as a means of defense, but as a means of aggression.

Electroshock devices

What other weapons can you buy without permission? A stun gun falls into this category. This means of protection is safe and quite compact. As for the owner, the stun gun will not cause him any harm. But the aggressor can suffer significantly.

It is best to have a weapon with a small number of volts, but at the same time have a large current. Thanks to this property, it will be possible to remove a person from an active state for about 30 minutes. If you purchase a weaker stun gun, you must take into account that the device does not work if the attacker is wearing warm clothes. Therefore, it is necessary to find a more vulnerable and open place on his body. For example, you can point a stun gun at the neck area. However, in the case of self-defense, the defender does not always have such an opportunity.

The main disadvantage of using this weapon is the fairly close contact with the aggressor. But with the help of a stun gun you can scare away angry dogs. It affects animals with its high-frequency crackling sound.

Additional questions about obtaining a license

A trauma license is issued for 5 years. After this period, you do not have the right not only to use it, but also to store it at home. You should think about extending the document. The law stipulates that a citizen must submit an application and collect the necessary documents three months before the expiration of the current license.

This is due to the fact that the new document will be issued for a certain period of time. During this time, the old document must be valid. Otherwise, the citizen will face administrative punishment.

Every gun owner should understand the importance of the accounting work carried out by the licensing department. Due to the fact that all guns are registered, and the fact of the use of weapons is noted in a special journal, it is possible to control the legality of the use of weapons.

If the owner managed to buy a gun on the “black” market and does not have any permits, then a criminal case is opened against him for illegal possession of weapons. Thus, illegal trauma will bring many problems.

To reduce the number of illegal weapons, attempts are being made to simplify the registration system. The very opening of the MFC and the work of the public services portal have made it possible to increase the motivation of citizens. However, when renewing your license, you will have to take the exam again. This does not apply to training. The need to pass the exam is negatively assessed by the owners of trauma weapons, but if you think sensibly, this only increases the safety of carrying weapons.

"Hit"

What weapons can be used without permission? These include the “Udar” pistol. This self-defense device is something between a gas canister and an air gun. It is based on the use of a liquid solution and is a Russian-made mechanical sprayer. Its advantages:

1. Duration of use. On average, one device is enough to fire 2000 shots.
2. Firing range. Regardless of the weather, it is possible to make shots up to 5 m.
3. Can be used indoors.

The main disadvantages of this weapon, which does not require a permit, are:

1. Precision is required to hit the aggressor.
2. There are misfires, but only if low-quality capsules are used.
3. This device is not suitable for left-handed people.