Myself Shooter, presents to you the national weapon of India ~ the desi katta. It was originated in India as a low cost alternative to pistol. Usually available through unauthorized sources within a price range of rs 1500-4500.
Gun ownership in India is a 'privilege' under the Arms Act of 1959 which allows civilians to procure a license if they can prove threat to their life. Proving the 'threat' is not too difficult — the right FIR would do — but the process of getting an approved license is long and tedious.
Solution? An unlicensed market that thrives on smuggled and homegrown firearms - DESI KATTA.
If you know the right people, getting a desi katta isn't a problem. The only hitch is that a desi katta comes without a guarantee and can, sometimes, even backfire. And unlike a pistol magazine which has six to seven cartridges, you can take only one shot with the desi.
This 'little backfiring' problem doesn't bother most users in India. People like to own one and although they may never use, they like to carry it because friends and girlfriends feel 'safe' and cool with you.
