Reëls en Aansoekprosedure vir Sportskutstatus

Die verwerwing van Toegewyde Sportskutstatus voldoen aan die statutêre bepaling van Wet 60 van 2000. Lede wat hierdie status verwerf het, mag ingevolge Artikel 16 van die Wet meer as vier vuurwapens vir sportskietdoeleindes besit. Dit word soms beweer dat dit makliker is om Toegewyde Sportskutstatus te verwerf as Toegewyde Jagterstatus en sommige lede registreer […]

Rules and procedures when applying for Dedicated Sport Shooter Status

Obtaining Dedicated Sport Shooter Status issued by SA Hunters, complies with the statutory requirements of Act 60 of 2000 as amended. Members that achieved Dedicated Sport Shooter Status in terms of Section 16 of this Act, may be in possession of more than four firearms for sport shooting purposes. There is a perception that it […]

Rules and procedures when applying for Dedicated Hunter Status

Obtaining Dedicated Hunter Status issued by SA Hunters, complies with the statutory requirements of Act 60 of 2000 as amended. Members that achieved Dedicated Hunters Status in terms of Section 16 of this Act, may be in possession of more than four firearms for hunting purposes. Application process for Dedicate Hunter Status Requirements for maintaining […]

Reëls en Aansoekprosedure vir Toegewyde Jagterstatus

Die verwerwing van Toegewyde Jagterstatus wat SA Jagters toeken, voldoen aan die statutêre bepaling van Wet 60 van 2000 soos gewysig. Lede wat hierdie status verwerf het, mag ingevolge Artikel 16 van hierdie Wet meer as vier vuurwapens vir jagdoeleindes besit. Aansoekprosedure vir Toegewyde Jagterstatus Vereistes vir die Handhawing van Toegewyde Jagterstatus Die Wet op […]

Q: Procedure for application for competency certificate

(Rifle, Shotgun, Handgun, Semi-automatic, Muzzle- loader) Prior to applying for a competency certificate the applicant must successfully complete the relevant proficiency training at an accredited training centre. The applicant must be a South African citizen. The applicant must be 21 years of age or older (unless there are compelling reasons for the person to obtain […]

Q: Procedure for application for further competency

(Rifle, Shotgun, Handgun, Semi-automatic. Muzzle-loader must be applied for under new applications) The list below is a guideline of the documentation that you will need to submit with your competency certificate application. Please note that your local designated firearms officer (DFO) may have slightly difference requirements and may request additional information. Prepare copies beforehand as […]

Q: Procedure for application for new firearm license

The applicant must be a South African citizen. The applicant must be 21 years of age or older (unless there are compelling reasons for the person to obtain competency for a firearm licence) The list below is a guideline of the documentation that you will need to supply with your firearm licence application. Please note […]

Q: Procedure for application for renewal of existing firearm licence

Renewal application must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiry of current firearm licences. The list below is a guideline of the documentation that you will need to submit with your firearm licence renewal application. Please note that your local designated firearms officer (DFO) may have slightly different requirements and may request […]

Q: When an airgun is considered to be a firearm

An Airgun is defined in the firearm act: “Airgun’ means any device manufactured to discharge a bullet or any other projectile –a) of a calibre of less than 5.6 (.22 calibre); orb) at a muzzle energy of less than 8 joules (6ft-lbs), by mean of compressed gas and not by mean of burning propellant”  Therefore, […]