Newbie from Kraaibakistan

**Viper1350** · 30-09-2021, 08:06

Hi all! Newbie here from the northern suburbs of Cape Town.

I've been registered on this forum since 2014 but I've finally decided to start my journey of becoming a firearm owner, so there's no better time to introduce myself here.

I completed my proficiency training yesterday through WPFT School with Stuart Ralph.

Yesterday was my first time pulling the trigger with a firearm. My gas powered BB gun couldn't have prepared me for the insane adrenaline rush! Here's how it went with the Glock 17:

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Awaiting my training certificate and then its off to the local DFO for application and the waiting game (I have no idea which one to go to - I live in Kraaifontein but the closest station to me is Brackenfell)

**Wild coast** · 30-09-2021, 08:47

Welcome. Looks like the principles of marksmanship are alive and well in Kraaibakistan.

**ady** · 30-09-2021, 08:59

Originally Posted by Viper1350

My gas powered BB gun couldn't have prepared me for the insane adrenaline rush!

Welcome

Sounds like the shooting bug bit you nice and hard. Those bugs don't let go, they just sink their teeth in deeper.

I predict shotguns and rifles in your future

**Viper1350** · 30-09-2021, 09:11

Originally Posted by Wild coast

Welcome. Looks like the principles of marksmanship are alive and well in Kraaibakistan.

Thanks! I can't wait to head over to the shooting range with my own FA in two years time

Originally Posted by ady

Welcome

Originally Posted by ady

Sounds like the shooting bug bit you nice and hard. Those bugs don't let go, they just sink their teeth in deeper.

I predict shotguns and rifles in your future

It seems like the bug has bitten nice and hard

I'm a bit perplexed by the DFO thing though... everyone I've asked says "They will tell you who your DFO is"... WHO'S THEY???

Like I said in my first post, I'm in Kraaifontein but the closest SAPS to me is Brackenfell, second closest Durbanville. Kraaifontein SAPS is way out of my way.

**Steven001** · 30-09-2021, 09:28

Hi And welcome!

**Viper1350** · 30-09-2021, 09:34

Originally Posted by Steven001

Hi And welcome!

Ha! Namesake even with the same (correct) spelling! Thanks Steven

**BBCT** · 30-09-2021, 21:45

Originally Posted by Viper1350

Thanks! I can't wait to head over to the shooting range with my own FA in two years time

It seems like the bug has bitten nice and hard

I'm a bit perplexed by the DFO thing though... everyone I've asked says "They will tell you who your DFO is"... WHO'S THEY???

Like I said in my first post, I'm in Kraaifontein but the closest SAPS to me is Brackenfell, second closest Durbanville. Kraaifontein SAPS is way out of my way.

Go to this page and type in your street address to see which police station you fall under: https://www.crimestatssa.com/

**BBCT** · 30-09-2021, 21:46

Originally Posted by Wild coast

Welcome. Looks like the principles of marksmanship are alive and well in Kraaibakistan.

Well, that was because he did as he was told by his instructor...... ;-)

**th3wall27** · 01-10-2021, 08:07

Howzit bud

Fellow kraaier here.
Welcome to the gun family. You fall under the kraaifontein station. Very nice DFO's there. You unfortunately cannot do your app at the other stations even though it is much closer.