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License for traumatic weapons. Do you need a permit for a traumatic pistol: required documents and reasons for refusal to issue a document. How to renew your license

Not everyone can obtain a weapons license, even if we're talking about about the traumatic option. We will tell you in our article how to obtain a license for a traumatic weapon and register who can receive it and who can be denied.

Traumatic weapons (traumatic weapons) are one of the types of self-defense weapons. The Federal Law “On Weapons” separates weapons intended for civilians, depending on the purposes, including for self-defense:

  1. long-barreled firearms, including those using traumatic cartridges;
  2. firearms without a barrel - used with light-sound, gas, and traumatic cartridges;
  3. gas weapons - revolvers, pistols, as well as mechanical tear gas dispensers;
  4. spark gaps and stun guns.
Important! Before making a purchase, check in advance whether a particular weapon is on the list of permitted weapons for civilians. Information can be obtained on the official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

General conditions for carrying weapons

Every citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to bear arms if he:

  • reached the age of 21;
  • does not suffer from mental illness;
  • is psychologically stable extreme situations;
  • completed a firearms safety training course;
  • provided necessary documents and received a license;
  • timely fulfills all requirements for storing weapons, excluding the possibility of unauthorized persons gaining access to them;
  • complies with the rules of carrying and using weapons for self-defense.
Important! When using a weapon for self-defense, a certain procedure must be followed - first you need to raise your hand with the weapon up and fire a warning shot. Such actions will allow the enemy to understand the seriousness of the intentions of the other party and leave the scene of the act, and will also be evidence that it was self-defense.

The procedure for obtaining a license for traumatic weapons

Previously, it was believed that trauma could not cause serious injury to a person, but individual cases in the practice of using this type of weapon completely refuted this opinion. In connection with this, since 2014, the rules for obtaining a license for traumatic weapons have become somewhat stricter. The process of obtaining a license to carry a weapon has several stages:
1st stage- obtaining a medical certificate in form 046-1, for which you must undergo an examination by a psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, narcologist and therapist.
2nd stage- education. If the solution medical examination positive, the applicant must take a course on the rules of safe carrying, storage and use of weapons. Training includes training in weapons handling skills, knowledge of legal regulations and practical shooting. After completing the training, the applicant must pass the standards, after which he is issued a certificate of completion of the courses.

Important! There are a lot of companies that provide training services to carry weapons in every city, but not all of them have a license to carry out such activities. If you have a question about where to get training, you can contact the Department of Internal Affairs in advance; as a rule, they recommend a specific company, whose certificate will definitely be accepted in the future.

3rd stage- submission of application and documents. An application for a license is submitted to the police department at the applicant’s place of residence. The following documents are attached to the application:

  • a copy of an identity document;
  • 2 photographs 3x4;
  • medical certificate 046-1;
  • medical certificate confirming the absence of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in the body;
  • certificate of completion of training on the rules of safe carrying and use of weapons, and their storage;
  • a document confirming payment of the state fee;
  • a report from the district police officer on checking the storage conditions of weapons (is there a safe, what kind of protection does it have and the reliability of fastening, etc.).

After all documents have been submitted, the police officer is obliged to issue the applicant a notification of their acceptance. The decision is made by the authorities within 10 days; one month after the documents are submitted, all permits must be issued.

Important! When a license is received, the applicant has six months to purchase a traumatic weapon.

Legal requirements you need to know to obtain a license:

  1. Article 14 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Methods of self-defense must be proportionate to the violation and not go beyond the actions necessary to suppress it.
  2. Federal Law “On Weapons”, Article 24. The possibilities of use are prescribed here individuals weapons, and in what cases it is prohibited by law.
  3. Federal Law “On Weapons”, Article 22. The article describes the rules for storing weapons and ammunition for them.

Registration of traumatic weapons

After purchasing a weapon, the purchase should be registered with the OLRR, where it will be experimentally shot. One month after the weapon is registered, the owner is issued a permit to carry and store it.

Important! When registering a weapon with the OLRR, it must be presented in a holster, otherwise the owner will face a fine for failure to comply with the carrying rules.

When registering a weapon, you must provide the following documents:

  1. two 3x4 photographs;
  2. original application for permission to carry and store weapons;
  3. sales receipt from the store where the weapon was purchased;
  4. spent cartridges, properly packed;
  5. official weapon insurance contract;
  6. a document confirming the fact of payment of the state duty.
Important! Violation of the rules for carrying and storing weapons entails not only administrative, but in some cases, criminal liability!

Who may be denied a license?

In accordance with Article 13 of the Federal Law “On Weapons”, a license for traumatic weapons cannot be granted to the following persons:

  • those who have not reached the age of full majority (21 years);
  • have not passed the medical commission;
  • having an outstanding conviction for crimes of an intentional nature;
  • having an expunged criminal record for serious crimes committed with the use of weapons;
  • involved in illicit drug trafficking;
  • those who have committed violations of hunting rules;
  • who committed administrative offenses against the safety of citizens and law and order and other groups of offenses twice during the year;
  • having no fixed place of residence;
  • registered in psychoneurological or narcological dispensaries;
  • when the acquisition of weapons is prohibited by a court decision;
  • have not undergone special training;
  • serving a sentence for a crime.

The following medical indicators may also be the reason for refusal to issue a weapons license:

  • alcohol dependence, substance abuse or drug addiction;
  • diagnosis of epilepsy of any stage;
  • use of antidepressants;
  • mental illness;
  • physiological deficiencies in the form of absence of fingers (thumb and forefinger on one hand;
  • Corrected visual acuity is below 0.5 in one eye and below 0.2 in the other or 0.7 in one eye with no vision in the other.

New rules for license renewal

License renewal in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law “On Weapons” is carried out every 5 years, however, on December 6, 2012 Supreme Court Russian Federation introduced a new provision in this process: persons who already own a gun will not be required to undergo gun safety training again when renewing their license.

Our streets are full of hooligans who are not averse to getting hold of money and expensive things from the first person they meet. If you often walk around courtyards at late times, you need to take care of your personal safety. The best solution is a traumatic weapon. Such a pistol, by its very appearance, will discourage anyone from contacting you.

A traumatic weapon is a serious thing that can cause serious damage to a person. Therefore, special permission is required to wear it. Today we will talk about what needs to be done to complete the necessary documents.

It is allowed to carry trauma equipment with you and use it:

  • officials;
  • citizens under state protection;
  • employees of reindeer herding, hunting and commercial enterprises who are supposed to protect animals from predators or obtain game;
  • private citizens - for the purpose of shooting training, as well as for self-defense;
  • military.

How to obtain a permit for a traumatic weapon?

Issues licenses to carry traumatic weapons special unit Ministry of Internal Affairs - Department of Licensing and Permitting Work (OLRR).

Pay attention!

Contact the department closest to your place of permanent residence.

Each candidate must take several mandatory steps:

  1. Get a medical examination. You have the right to contact a paid or free medical institution. The procedure itself is almost similar to that carried out for admission to a driving school. To get started, buy a certificate in form 046-1 (costs about 300 rubles). Next, methodically go around to all the doctors and put stamps on it. In addition to the regular clinic, you need to visit neurological and narcological clinics so that they can confirm that you are not registered with them.
  2. Gather your documents. If the doctors have declared you healthy, collect a package of papers and submit them to the OLRR. To avoid mistakes, we recommend that you first visit a licensing specialist and check with him full list.
  3. Receive documents from OLRR. After you have handed over the papers to the OLRR employee, he will give you 3 documents: a referral for training in safe handling of weapons, a receipt for payment of the state fee for issuing a license and a referral to the local police officer.
  4. Get training. This is a common test on a PC. For the result to be positive, you need to give the correct answer to 9 out of 10 questions. You are given 2 attempts: free and paid. If you fail the test, you will have to attend paid lectures on this topic.
  5. Take a reference from the local police officer. Interaction with a law enforcement officer involves a one-on-one conversation and an inspection of your home. The district police officer will put his signature after making sure that there is a safe or cabinet that can be locked with 2 locks. Therefore, you need to take care of purchasing such an item in advance.
  6. Pay the state fee. This is the simplest part of the procedure. Payment can be made at any bank.
  7. Wait for the OLRR verdict.

After you submit your papers to the department, you need to wait 1 month. During this period, specialists will review the application and make a decision on whether to issue a permit or refuse. In any case, you will receive written notification.

Pay attention!

If the refusal to issue a license is unlawful, you can challenge it in court.

The license allows the owner to have up to 5 units of traumatic weapons. If your document is stolen, do not be upset - the attacker will not be able to use it for his own purposes, because the information of its holder is indicated on the front side of the license. The name of the weapon is written on the back.

Required documents

To obtain a permit for a traumatic weapon, you will need to prepare and submit to the OLRR:

  • statement. It contains the candidate’s personal data and information about weapons;
  • 2 photos size 3x4;
  • a certificate of successfully completed medical examination;
  • certificate of completion of weapons handling courses and passing the exam;
  • receipt of payment of the duty;
  • passport (copy + original).

Validity period for a license for traumatic weapons

The document is valid for 5 years. At the end of this period, you need to contact the OLRR and go through the re-registration procedure.

Before you start collecting papers, it is advisable to clarify whether you will definitely receive permission. For some, obtaining such a document is not possible. This list includes the following categories of citizens:

  • minors;
  • those convicted of intentional crimes;
  • persons with two administrative offenses that violated public order;
  • citizens without permanent registration;
  • persons registered with a narcologist or psychiatrist or who have poor vision.

If you belong to one of the listed groups, you will not be able to obtain a trauma license. A bad reference from a local police officer can also serve as a reason for a ban on obtaining a permit.


Responsibility for violating the rules of wearing and using trauma equipment

If a person has issued a license, he takes full responsibility for compliance with the rules for using and carrying traumatic weapons. If you violate legal requirements, be prepared to be punished. The sanction depends on the degree of public danger of your offense:

  • For violating the rules of carrying weapons, you can receive a fine of 1-2 thousand rubles. or lose your permit for a period of 6-12 months;
  • Carrying a weapon while drunk is punishable by 2-6 thousand rubles. fine or confiscation of document for 1-2 years;
  • Carrying a weapon while drunk and failing to comply with law enforcement requirements will be punishable by deprivation of a license for up to 3 years.
For violating the rules for handling injuries, you can lose your license.

What will it be like to carry without permission?

The acquisition, storage, carrying and use of trauma equipment without a state license is expressly prohibited by law and is fraught with criminal sanctions.

Depending on the circumstances of the case and the strength of the threat to public order, the perpetrator may receive a fine of 3-5 thousand rubles. or be deprived of liberty for several years. Also, as a punishment, the violator may be required to perform community service.

In conclusion, we note that almost any law-abiding and mentally healthy citizen can easily obtain a permit to carry a traumatic weapon and calmly use it for self-defense. But do not forget that the presence of such a thing places a great responsibility on you both before the law and before yourself.

Resume

A traumatic weapon is not a toy, but a dangerous thing that, if handled incorrectly, can cause significant harm to others. That is why a special permit is issued for it. This document confirms that the owner does not have mental health problems and is in good standing with the law.

If you do not comply with the rules of wearing a traumatic vehicle, or do not have a license at all, you will receive punishment - up to and including imprisonment.

No one is safe from attack, and traumatic weapons, along with stun guns and pepper sprays, remain in an effective way protection from an unfriendly environment.

A permit to carry a traumatic weapon is a mandatory document, without which the use, carrying and storage of weapons is illegal.

What do you need to carry a traumatic weapon?

Obtaining permission and choosing a weapon model is only half the battle - you also need to use the pistol correctly for self-defense. Here important fact is wearing it correctly.

There are several rules for wearing and storing traumatic weapons:

  • Weapons must be concealed. IN public places(schools, restaurants, parks, etc.) weapons must be hidden from prying eyes (with the exception of security guards). This is due to several reasons: firstly, avoidance of document checks and licenses to carry from outside law enforcement agencies, secondly, preventing the theft of weapons, thirdly, an advantage over a criminal in an extreme situation.
  • The bearer of the weapon must be of sober mind. Carrying a pistol or revolver by a person under the influence of alcohol is prohibited, even with a license.
  • Additional accessories. Having a holster or a special bag for a pistol is not only convenient for transporting a pistol, but also safe for its owner. For long-barreled weapons, they can be carried uncovered, and for short-barreled weapons, they can be carried in a holster.
  • The pistol must be unloaded. Carrying a pistol with a cartridge in a ram is strictly prohibited. You need to charge the weapon only when danger arises, and then return it to its original state. This rule is determined by ensuring the safety of both the wearer and the people around him - even if the weapon is on safety, it may involuntarily deviate and a shot may occur.
  • Store in a safe. The owner must store the weapon in a safe specifically designed for this purpose, where nothing else should be stored.

As for the installation of silencers and night vision devices, they are strictly prohibited.

Who has the right to carry a traumatic weapon?

The following people can carry and use traumatic weapons:

  • officials;
  • military personnel;
  • people under state protection;
  • people learning to shoot weapons;
  • citizens of the country for the purpose of personal defense;
  • employees of livestock breeding and industrial institutions whose duty it is to protect certain species of animals from predators, and also hunts them.

Also, citizens applying for a license must reach the age of majority, have no criminal record, not be registered in a psychiatric or drug treatment clinic, have a permanent place of residence and a certificate of completion of special courses on the correct handling of weapons.

Registration of permission

Let's consider in 2016.

To obtain a permit to carry a weapon, you need to be patient - the process of collecting documents, reviewing the application and issuing a license can take several months.

The first step in registration is to contact the local police department, whose employees will tell you which service you need to contact.

Before going to the licensing department, you need to decide on the type of weapon - each type requires a specific license. Then you need to purchase a safe to store the pistol - having a safe will increase the chances of a positive verdict from the licensing commission.

After this, you need to contact the service that issues weapons licenses with a package collected documents and wait for a decision. After approval of the permit, you will have to pay the state fee and pick up the document.

List of required documents

To obtain permission to carry a “trauma”, you need to collect a package of relevant documents:

  • photocopy of passport;
  • application for a license;
  • two three-by-four photographs;
  • a medical certificate stating that the citizen has no contraindications (physical, psychological) for carrying a weapon;
  • certificate of completion of the course correct handling with weapons;
  • a statement from the local police officer, which proves the presence of a safe.

All copies of documents for carrying traumatic weapons must be submitted along with their originals.

As for the cost, obtaining a license will cost on average about 6000-7000 rubles:

  • medical certificate – 1200 rubles;
  • weapons handling courses – 4000-4500 rubles;
  • state duty – 100-200 rubles;
  • license form – 50-100 rubles.

The cost of a license depends on the region, but should not exceed 9,000 rubles.

Responsibility

The person who has received the license is responsible for complying with all the rules for using and carrying a pistol specified above.

For violating the rules for carrying and storing traumatic weapons, the owner faces punishment, the degree of which is determined by the social danger of the mistake made:

  • Violation of the rules for carrying a pistol is subject to a fine of 1,000-2,000 rubles or deprivation of a license for a period of six months to a year;
  • Carrying a weapon while intoxicated is punishable by a fine of 2,000-6,000 rubles or deprivation of a license for a period of one to two years;
  • Carrying a weapon while intoxicated and failing to comply with the requirements of law enforcement officers is punishable by deprivation of a license for up to three years.

Who can't get permission

There is a group of people who cannot obtain a license to carry a “trauma”. This:

  • persons under the age of majority;
  • citizens who do not have a permanent place of residence;
  • persons convicted of intentional crimes;
  • people registered at a psychoneurological dispensary;
  • persons with medical contraindications (epilepsy, presence of a brain tumor, depression, somatic disorders);
  • presence of more than two administrative offenses over the past year.

Carrying a traumatic weapon without permission

The purchase, storage, carrying and use of traumatic weapons without special permission is prohibited by law (is illegal) and imposes criminal liability on the citizen.

This type of weapon does not represent a direct mortal danger for humans (except for particularly serious cases). That is why in English-speaking countries it is called “non-lethal weapon”. Trauma is used to temporarily incapacitate people or animals. If necessary, it can protect against aggressive and illegal actions against its owner.

It must be remembered that “non-lethal weapons” can still cause fatal outcome, albeit not intentionally. To purchase, you must obtain special permission (license). To do this, you must go through the same procedure as for obtaining a firearm or.

How to buy a traumatic pistol?

Obtaining a license. First of all, you need to obtain a special medical certificate, sample 046-1. To do this, you need to pay a receipt for a license at a branch of Sberbank of the Russian Federation. After this, you need to come to the police department at your place of registration and write an application to the department for licensing and permitting work (OLRR). You must have with you mandatory have a passport and one photocopy of it.

Next, you need to collect a package of documents: relevant certificates (from a psycho- and drug treatment center), an application for permission to carry traumatic weapons, a photocopy of a civil passport, 4 black-and-white matte photographs of 3x4 format and a report from a local police officer on checking the storage conditions of traumatic weapons at home ( availability of a safe). The last point involves the purchase of a safe and its specific location in the house (apartment).

All these papers must be submitted to the OLRR at the place of registration. From this moment on, the application to purchase and carry a traumatic weapon will be considered within 10 days. At the end of this period, OLRR employees will make a decision on issuing a license or refusing it. Refusal to issue a license must be officially submitted in writing.

If the decision to issue a license to carry a traumatic weapon was satisfied, then the applicant will have to pass exams on knowledge of the storage, use and carrying of traumatic weapons. If the exams are passed successfully, the license should be issued after 30 days. Practice shows that a license can be issued later (if there are objective reasons).

Buying a traumatic pistol. The purchase can only be made with a license already received in hand. The permit is issued for a period of 5 years. This means that the purchase of a pistol (and other traumatic weapons) can be made at any time during the validity period of the license. After purchasing, you must register your weapon with the police department at the police department at your place of registration within six months.

A registered pistol is assigned a specific personnel number, which is entered into the personal observation file. From this moment on, the calculation of the length of service in trauma equipment begins.

To purchase, store and carry weapons in Russia, you must obtain the appropriate license or permit. First of all, it should be noted that weapons can be different types: long-barreled (hunting) and short-barreled (self-defense weapons). Each type has its own type of license, and they differ greatly from each other.

A license for short-barreled weapons is issued for a period of 5 years, during which you can purchase any short-barreled weapon (no more than 5 units), which must be registered with the licensing authorities within 14 days. A license for a long gun is valid for six months, during which you must purchase the weapon or surrender the license. Such a license cannot be renewed; it can only be issued again upon re-payment of the state fee and submission of the necessary documents.

For the permitting department of the ATC authorities, an application written in a certain form will be required with the obligatory indication of passport data, as well as information about the applicant such as registration address and actual residence, marital status, data on the presence/absence of a criminal record, etc.

You will need photocopies of your passport, as well as 4 photographs. standard size 3 by 4 cm.

Medical certificate for standard form 046 can be obtained both at the local district and at a private licensed clinic, where there is a special medical commission, however, to issue it, specialists from the institution will definitely require official certificates issued by psychoneurological and drug treatment clinic about the health of the client applying for this type of document.

Don’t forget to take a receipt for payment of the officially established amount of state duty and a report from your local police officer on your readiness to properly store the OS, reliability and “sanity” in the form provided to the Internal Affairs Directorate.

After accepting the above list of documents and a ten-day review of the written application, the applicant is entitled to be issued a license to store and purchase weapons for self-defense, after receiving which and successfully passing the exam on knowledge of the previously mentioned rules and laws, you can safely go to a specialized store to purchase an OS.

Limited damage. Therefore, those who wish to do so must necessarily purchase a license for traumatism.

The persons who are prohibited from selling traumatic weapons are clearly defined. These are people under 18 years of age who have an outstanding criminal record or received a suspended sentence and have been brought to administrative responsibility for a violation public order. Those who are registered with the police as members of organized criminal groups cannot purchase injuries.

Weapons are serious!

Collecting the necessary documents to obtain a license for a traumatic weapon is a troublesome and slow task. But we have to agree that weapons are a serious matter and need to be taken seriously. The first thing you need to do is visit the district clinic and all specialists so that they fill out medical certificate No. 046-1. Doctors will indicate what kind of vision, hearing, condition you have mental health, are you registered with a narcologist?

Then you need to sign an inspection report from the local police inspector. He will confirm that you have properly prepared for the purchase of weapons: you have purchased a spacious safe for storing trauma equipment, weapon accessories and ammunition. This safe must be securely attached to the wall. The most important activity for obtaining a license is training in the safe handling of firearms of limited destruction. Such a training organization usually exists in every city or regional center. Specialists teach weapons handling skills and shooting techniques. Upon completion of studies, a corresponding certificate is issued, which is attached to the general package of necessary documents. You also need a certificate confirming that the apartment is connected to burglar alarm, and if a safe with a traumatic device is located on the first floor, equip the windows with protective bars.

License is legality

Next, the documents will be reviewed by the local licensing and permitting department. After 1 month, he is obliged to issue a license for a trauma weapon, with which you can already go to the weapons store for the long-awaited purchase. Without a license, no legal store will sell goods. Within 14 days after purchasing a weapon, you must register it with the same department of licensing and permitting, where they will issue a permit to carry a weapon for a period of 5 years.

The circulation of civilian weapons in our country is reasonably regulated. This is due to the fact that the state seeks to protect its own citizens from its unjustified use. In particular, possession of traumatic pistols or revolvers is not permitted for persons with mental disabilities, vision problems or troubles with the law. Due to current restrictions, many want to clearly know what is needed to purchase a traumatic pistol.

Compared to previous periods of regulation of the issue regarding traumatic pistols, the current legislation is more liberal. Main normative act, which determines the issues of receiving and storing such copies, is federal law"About weapons." You can often hear from employees of specialized licensing authorities that the priority issue is not what is needed to purchase a traumatic pistol, but its further storage and use.

The legislation does not contain the concept of “traumatics” in its texts. The main division of the arsenal is carried out according to the following types:

  • combat;
  • official;
  • civil.

The latter variety has its own differentiation into groups according to the purpose of use:

  • sports;
  • signal;
  • hunting;
  • for self-defense.

Before finding out what is needed for a traumatic weapon permit, you must also consider that civilian weapons of this type has certain design limitations:

  • the possibility of firing in bursts is prohibited;
  • The permitted maximum drum/magazine capacity is limited to 10 rounds.

The law clearly defines the classification of injuries. They are classified as firearms limited damage. Accordingly, it is possible that with the help of this arsenal, through negligence or malicious intent, the owner has the opportunity to inflict fatal injuries. Therefore, when figuring out what is needed to purchase a traumatic weapon, you will have to take this fact into account.

What documents are needed to purchase a traumatic weapon?

Keeping even a discharged weapon at home without proper documents is the same crime as keeping it with a full combat kit. In this regard, it is necessary to first take care of completing all legal formalities, and then search for and purchase a legal civilian arsenal in the permitted quantity.

A full set of required documents must be provided to the licensing and permitting department located at the police department:

  • Medical certificate. It is issued using standard form 046-1 in almost any licensed medical institution where there is a therapist, ophthalmologist, psychiatrist and narcologist.
  • Statement. The document is filled out, signed and submitted personally by the applicant for the permit. Registration is carried out in the name of the head of the LRO at the place of registration of the applicant.
  • Copy of passport. When submitting a blueprint, you must provide the original document.
  • Certificate of successful completion of courses. Training is conducted on the basis of the existing licensing department.
  • A receipt confirming payment of the state fee.
  • Photo format 3x4 cm, 4 pcs.;

When figuring out what documents are needed for a traumatic pistol, it is worth mentioning that the house must have an equipped place for storing an arsenal of ammunition. Its proper condition is confirmed by the district police officer during a personal visit.

Important! The law enforcement officer is required to draw up a written report on the results of the inspection.

What do you need to buy an injury?

After all the prepared documents for the purchase of a traumatic pistol have been collected, they must be submitted in a single package to the licensing and permitting department. There, employees have a limited time to review the submitted package. The period is limited to ten days. Upon completion, with the paperwork completed correctly and in a timely manner, the applicant is granted permission to purchase.

Important! Current rules for the acquisition of traumatic weapons limit the period during which a purchase permit can be applied. This period limited to 14 days.

According to the existing permit, the owner of the document has the right to purchase no more than 5 weapons and four hundred rounds of ammunition. After this, the document allows you to purchase the same number of cartridges per calendar month.

Follow up

When the owner has acquired the necessary arsenal in accordance with the permit issued to him, then he you have two weeks to submit this purchase to the permitting department. Specialists are required to create a separate registration card for each “trunk”. They contain the following information:

  • individual weapon number;
  • information about the owner;
  • date of purchase of each unit.

You will also need to provide additional information about how the acquisition took place, if requested by an authorized specialist. Material artifacts in the form of spent cartridges or accompanying documentation may also serve as an addition.

Important! Documents received at LRO have a limited validity period of five years. Upon completion, you must go through the standard re-registration procedure, which will require the same package of documents and approximately the same amount of time.