Section 22 of the Arms Act, 1959 allows seizure of arms or ammunition even when:

Section 22(1) permits seizure "although that person may be entitled by virtue of this Act or any other law for the time being in force to have the same in his possession", so a valid licence is no bar. The magistrate must still record his reasons first, the person must reside within his jurisdiction, and s.22(2) requires a magistrate or empowered officer to conduct or attend the search.