Hyd police to train gun-owners

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Hyderabad: Owning a gun with a legal license might have been an easy task for many in Hyderabad. However, it’s not going to be that easy anymore. Hyderbad police has decided to put a check on the people holding a gun license and those using it.

In a startling revelation, police found out that out of the 5,000 gun licence holders, around 300 can't be traced. They have been issued show-cause notices to renew licences.

"We want to make issue of gun license and detention of guns a more responsible affair," Police Commissioner, AK Mohanty said.

The department hopes the new strategy will help them keep track of the gun licence holders. Now those owning a gun will have to submit proof of their physical fitness and ability to use the weapon.

The new measures will also include:

• Thorough checks on character antecedents of applicants
• A possible threat perception
• An interview with senior police officer
• Quarterly physical checks about the weapon and ammunition usage accountability
• Auto reminders to licence holders for renewals

"Its not just about fitness, the person owning a gun should also be fit enough to hold the gun from a security angle. In fact, gun licenses should be given to those who really need to possess it," Mohanty added.