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FIREARMS AMNESTY – GUIDELINES FOR THE PROCEDURE TO PROCESS A FIREARM LICENCE APPLICATION

| 15 March 2010 | 3 Comments
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 […]

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FIREARMS AMNESTY – GUIDELINES FOR THE PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR LICENCES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN RENEWED

| 15 March 2010 | 1 Comment
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 […]

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Firearm Licence – How to Apply for a Firearm Licence

| 14 March 2010 | 17 Comments
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 […]

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Firearm Amnesty, GunSite™ South Africa’s interpretation

| 24 February 2010 | 3 Comments
Firearm Amnesty, GunSite™ South Africa’s interpretation

“Ms Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane, Secretary of Police has requested that firearms organisations communicate a message of support for the amnesty as a measure to ensure responsible firearm ownership to firearms owners and the public.” The Minister of Police has by means of a publication in the Government Gazette, declared an Amnesty for a period of 90 […]

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