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Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) – Updated to 31 Jan 2015
FIREARMS CONTROL ACT 60 OF 2000 Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) Legislation updated to: 31 Janaury 2015 as amended by Firearms Control Amendment Act 43 of 2003 Firearms Control Amendment Act 28 of 2006 Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act 2 of 2011 Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act 6 of […]
Firearms control legislation – South African
It’s your responsibility to read and understand the Firearms Control Act. It’s also your responsibility to keep up-to-date with any amendments to this act. A link to the firearms control act can be found below. We recommend that you download and keep a copy of this and any relevant amendments. Proclamation: Commencement of certain provisions […]
FIREARMS AMNESTY – GUIDELINES FOR THE PROCEDURE TO PROCESS A FIREARM LICENCE APPLICATION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN GUIDELINES: PROCEDURE TO PROCESS A FIREARM LICENCE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 139 (AMNESTY) OF THE FIREARMS CONTROL ACT 60 OF 2000 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Minister of Police has by means of a publication in the Government Gazette, declared an Amnesty for a period of 90 (ninety) days commencing […]
FIREARMS AMNESTY – GUIDELINES FOR THE PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR LICENCES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN RENEWED
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN GUIDELINES: PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR A FIREARM LICENCE FOR A FIREARM WHICH LICENCE HAS NOT BEEN RENEWED IN TERMS OF SCHEDULE 1 (TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS ) OF THE FIREARMS CONTROL ACT, 2000 (ACT NO. 60 OF 2000) 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Minister of Police has by means of a publication in […]
Firearm Licence Renewals – Application process for the renewal of a licence to possess a firearm
Description The Firearms Control Act, 2000, aims to ensure that a person is competent to possess a firearm. [Top] Steps to follow You must successfully complete the prescribed test to prove your knowledge of the Act at an accredited training provider. On receipt of the training certificate from an accredited training provider or SASSETA (Safety and […]
Firearm Licence – Application Process for a New Licence
Description Before you may possess a firearm, you must obtain a firearm licence from the South African Police Service (SAPS). You need a licence for every firearm that you possess. Prospective firearm owners must successfully undergo the prescribed training at an accredited training institution and obtain a training proficiency certificate. A list of accredited training […]
Firearm Licence – How to Apply for a Firearm Licence
In order to get a licence for a firearm, you must: Get a competency certificate Apply for a licence The competency certificate is a new aspect of firearms licencing in South Africa. To get the certificate, the applicant must: Be 21 years old Pass a thorough background check Not have a criminal record for a […]
