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Thread: Firearm Competency Card
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09-08-2011, 19:10 #1
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Firearm Competency Card
If a person has already been granted a firearm licence (actual card has been issued) for a pistol (issued for self defence), but has not yet recieved the competency card, what can/cannot that person do in terms of the use of the firearm? I am asking this because I hear a lot of conflicting information about the role of the Competence Certificate/Card - some say that it's not of any importance anymore, others say that you must have both itesm in your person to carry/use the firearm. Any advise please.
P.S. Lets assume that the individual has documented proof that both items have been approved in the SAPS system.
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09-08-2011, 20:21 #2
Re: Firearm Competency Card
"Guns are just tools, the way they're used reflects the society they're apart of, if you don't like guns, blame it on society" ~Chris Kyle
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12-08-2011, 08:15 #3
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Re: Firearm Competency Card
A license card and a competency card (SAPS 524 certificate) is not the same thing.
What I read here is that the first poster received his licence - but did not receive a SAPS 524 or competency card.
already been granted a firearm licence (actual card has been issued).....
but has not yet recieved the competency card, what can/cannot that person do in terms of the use of the firearm?
So what is the point of the SAPS 524 if the Registrar issues licenses without issuing a SAPS 524 first?
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12-08-2011, 10:01 #4
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Re: Firearm Competency Card
Morning guys, I have received my license and collected my competency CERTIFICATE. Yes, it is an A4 piece of paper. I asked the Captain (Linden SAPS), whether the competency card is available, and I was told not yet. They will convert it to a card at a later stage.
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12-08-2011, 10:07 #5
Re: Firearm Competency Card
The competency card is merely for record purposes. When you carry a firearm you only need the licence, permit or authorisation to possess it.
The competency card has no bearing, positive or negative, on possession of a licenced firearm.
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12-08-2011, 23:03 #6
Re: Firearm Competency Card
"Guns are just tools, the way they're used reflects the society they're apart of, if you don't like guns, blame it on society" ~Chris Kyle
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