Section 16 Handgun license

**hennels** · 05-10-2017, 10:04

I'm in the process of applying for a section 16 Handgun license for sportshooting.
I'm a first time gun owner, and bought a G19 Gen4.

There is no real reason I did not go for the Section 13 license, other than I will not be daily carrying the firearm for personal reasons etc.

Should I do decide to daily carry, what limitations do I have on a section 16 license for the firearm?
What if I go away for the weekend and carry my G19 with me, and I get pulled over, or stopped by an officer of the law, or even going to the range with the firearm on my hip or concealed?

**JhbBoy** · 05-10-2017, 10:08

Originally Posted by hennels

Should I do decide to daily carry, what limitations do I have on a section 16 license for the firearm?
What if I go away for the weekend and carry my G19 with me, and I get pulled over, or stopped by an officer of the law, or even going to the range with the firearm on my hip or concealed?

None at all...as long as it's covered, under your direct control etc (obviously keeping the licence readily available for inspection if called upon) ... and you use it where safe and lawful.

Don't let anyone tell you different.

**neilh** · 05-10-2017, 10:31

As a first time gun owner, how did you acquire S16? I gather shot that same 19 in competition somehow?

**hennels** · 05-10-2017, 10:34

Originally Posted by neilh

As a first time gun owner, how did you acquire S16? I gather shot that same 19 in competition somehow?

I've not acquired anything yet... I've just bought the firearm on Tuesday. I'm going to a club on Saturday to sign up, and will be paying a company to do motivations etc on my behalf. Is this the wrong approach? Is S16 not possible to obtain unless you have shot the pistol you already own?

**Skaaphaas** · 05-10-2017, 10:46

You first need dedicated status from an accredited organisation before you can licence under Section 16 - Dedicated Hunting or Sport Shooting.

You can go S15.

Or 13, which I think is preferable in your case.

**hennels** · 05-10-2017, 10:56

Originally Posted by Skaaphaas

You first need dedicated status from an accredited organisation before you can licence under Section 16 - Dedicated Hunting or Sport Shooting.

You can go S15.

Or 13, which I think is preferable in your case.

Perhaps I read wrong, I was probably thinking of 15 then? I've just read the section on saps.gov.za.

Supporting documents for sports shooting:
- Proof of participating in sports shooting
- Written proof of discipline of sports shooting in which the applicant wishes to participate in
- Proof of belonging to a sports shooting association, club or organisation
- Success achieved in sports shooting activities
- Detailed motivation regarding his/her interest in sports shooting.

How would I obtain the above without a firearm, then?
If going to Section 13, is crimstats etc in your area not taken into account? I'm new to this whole thing, and I'm looking at paying a company to do the motivation etc. I want to get into the sport, but unsure where to begin?

**Graham12** · 05-10-2017, 11:55

Originally Posted by hennels

Perhaps I read wrong, I was probably thinking of 15 then? I've just read the section on saps.gov.za.

Supporting documents for sports shooting:
- Proof of participating in sports shooting
- Written proof of discipline of sports shooting in which the applicant wishes to participate in
- Proof of belonging to a sports shooting association, club or organisation
- Success achieved in sports shooting activities
- Detailed motivation regarding his/her interest in sports shooting.

How would I obtain the above without a firearm, then?
If going to Section 13, is crimstats etc in your area not taken into account? I'm new to this whole thing, and I'm looking at paying a company to do the motivation etc. I want to get into the sport, but unsure where to begin?

I applied under Section 15 which I think is what you want. To support that I did the following:
- Transferred the pistol to my local range
- Signed up as a member of their club
- Joined Natshoot
- Shot the pistol a few times and included copies of the targets in my application
- Asked the club to give me an endorsement letter stating I'm a club member
- Asked Nathoot to endorse my application

That covers your need and I had no problem with my application.

**hennels** · 05-10-2017, 12:01

Originally Posted by Graham12

I applied under Section 15 which I think is what you want. To support that I did the following:
- Transferred the pistol to my local range
- Signed up as a member of their club
- Joined Natshoot
- Shot the pistol a few times and included copies of the targets in my application
- Asked the club to give me an endorsement letter stating I'm a club member
- Asked Nathoot to endorse my application

That covers your need and I had no problem with my application.

Perfect, that is exactly what I was looking for when starting this whole thing. Very valuable information, thanks @Graham12

So even when the firearm is at the dealer, if paid in full, you can request a transfer to a club, if they support this function? That way, I can shoot the firearm?

@wernswa - Yes, section 15 is what I will then be applying for. Somehow I misread the 2 sections and thought S16 was the only one for sport... My bad...

So, one can carry the firearm irrespective of the licensed section it falls under. Thanks a ton for the information.

**shooty** · 05-10-2017, 10:47

I believe you can obtain Dedicated status without owning a firearm.
If for example you join NHSA online.
And you do the Dedicated test with them.
And go to a range and even use someone else firearm supervised to shoot a couple of sessions.
And send in the targets as required by them.
You ca obtain dedicated status without owning a firearm.

They even have the option where a 14 year old can dedicated status.
As long as they do test and provide shooting evidence.

You will need to obtain this status. Before submitting app though.

**Nyt Ryda** · 05-10-2017, 12:19

Originally Posted by shooty

I believe you can obtain Dedicated status without owning a firearm.
If for example you join NHSA online.
And you do the Dedicated test with them.
And go to a range and even use someone else firearm supervised to shoot a couple of sessions.
And send in the targets as required by them.
You ca obtain dedicated status without owning a firearm.

That's what I did. You don't even need someone else's gun under supervision, you could just rent a gun at the range and have the RO sign the NHSA target saying he witnessed you shooting it.
NHSA gives endorsements too, which is nice because it's all online and you just print all the certificates you need for your application.