September 1, 2026 — NRAI circulated an official order issued on 29 August 2026 by Shri Sachin Mittal, Police Commissioner, Jaipur (Order No. 3794-3806), ahead of the 2026 Municipal / Civic Body Elections (Nagar Nikay Chunav 2026).
Scope & Explicit Exemption for Shooters
While the order directs listed firearm licence holders in Jaipur Commissionerate’s North, South, East, and West districts to deposit licensed arms at local police stations or licensed gun houses (retrievable seven days after election results, with non-compliance subject to Section 223 BNS and the Arms Act 1959), Clause 4 explicitly exempts:
Exemption Category 4: Rifle Associations and sportspersons who are members of a Rifle Association and participate in various shooting competitions.
Other exempt categories cover duty-authorized security/police forces, long-term residents outside Rajasthan during elections, and active temple/company security guards.
Download Jaipur Police Commissionerate Order 3794-3806 (PDF)