Paris olympics 2024: How do shooting players get guns?

When manu Bhaker participated in the tokyo olympics, her gun had a technical fault. But in the 2024 paris olympics, she has created history by getting india its first medal. In the last nearly 2 decades, indian shooters have waved the flag all over the world, in such a situation, it is natural for the common people to have a question whether the guns of these athletes are real. If the gun is real, then who gives them the license? Let us know what is special about the gun used in the Olympics?

Where do we get the gun from?

Usually, the National Olympic Committee or National Federation of their country provides guns to the athletes who claim in the Olympics. That is, if an athlete from india participates in the olympics or any international event, then the National Rifle Association of india (NRAI) or the indian Olympic Association (IOA) will provide him the gun. But sometimes athletes like to play with the gun of their choice, while sometimes sponsors also give them guns.

How to get a license?

Shooters participating in the olympics also have to get a license. Athletes have to get a license under the Arms Act brought by the british government in 1878. Under this, no citizen of india can buy or sell a gun without the permission of the government. Let us tell you that athletes also get more exemption to buy guns than common people.

How many guns and bullets can one buy?

According to the rules, a popular shooter is allowed to keep 12 guns with him. But some shooting athletes are allowed to keep 8-10 guns. Talking about bullets, these athletes can keep 5 thousand bullets for .22 LR rifle or pistol. On the other hand, 2 thousand bullets are allowed for pistol / revolver.

What is the price of a gun?

The gun with which manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the 10 meter air pistol event in the 2024 paris olympics is from the Morini company. The price of the cm 162EI model of the Morini company is Rs 166,900 in the market. It is a .177 air gun, the price of which can be more or less depending on the company. The paperwork to buy this gun is quite complicated.