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 – 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 [...]

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 [...]