New FA licence

**Wild Ranger** · 29-10-2017, 14:56

Good afternoon all, I have a friend who has suffered from a stroke in the past, his speech has been slightly affected, otherwise he is pretty much ok. He has recently asked me if there would be a problem with him obtaining a FA, I told him that I'd try find out. Has anybody on the forum applied for a FA after having suffered from a stroke? Your help and advice would be greatly appreciated.

**Wild Ranger** · 29-10-2017, 15:14

............or know of someone who was able to obtain a FA licence after having suffered a stroke?

**Knoffel** · 29-10-2017, 16:43

My opinion (yes, an opinion is like an ass, everyone has one),... why should a stroke preclude a person from obtaining a firearm?

**Captain Hook** · 29-10-2017, 16:48

He's fine. He's not mentally unhealthy and has no reason to worry.

**Wild Ranger** · 30-10-2017, 01:50

Originally Posted by Captain Hook

He's fine. He's not mentally unhealthy and has no reason to worry.

He may have a problem writing the written tests, can these perhaps be examined orally?

**Ds J** · 30-10-2017, 03:26

Originally Posted by Wild Ranger

He may have a problem writing the written tests, can these perhaps be examined orally?

How he does the exam is not a concern. CFR wants his certificate to prove that he did the course to provide him with a competency certificate.

If he cannot write, how will he be able to shoot?

**Wild Ranger** · 30-10-2017, 06:30

Originally Posted by Ds J

How he does the exam is not a concern. CFR wants his certificate to prove that he did the course to provide him with a competency certificate.If he cannot write, how will he be able to shoot?

He cannot put things together easily...........questions and answers. His mind is still very sharp, he just seems to battle with certain things now. I'll suggest to him to pop into one of local FA training centres and they can then decide on the way forward. I'll also be taking him shooting with me, this will also give me a clear indication of his abilities.

**Andre in Alberton** · 01-11-2017, 20:00

What u do not consider is that anyone who is impaired by a stroke will not be as physically able to ward off an attack. This makes them an easier target if for example they were headed to the range with a firearm.

Sounds like this is a new experience for him?. He wasn't a licenced owner before the stroke? If that is the case, would it just be easier for him to accompany u to the range and use your firearms? Be sure u have a .22lr handgun and rifle in your inventory.

**CoffeeBean** · 01-11-2017, 20:50

Originally Posted by Andre in Alberton

What u do not consider is that anyone who is impaired by a stroke will not be as physically able to ward off an attack.....

IMO - that would be enough for him to motivate a sec 13 license as he can not defend himself as easily in any(hand-to-hand?) other way.

**Wild Ranger** · 02-11-2017, 05:52

Originally Posted by Will101

IMO - that would be enough for him to motivate a sec 13 license as he can not defend himself as easily in any(hand-to-hand?) other way.

Correct Will101, he is wanting a firearm for self defence as he feels he can no longer adequately defend himself. I foresee this will be quite a challenge for him, all I can do is guide him in the right direction. The first hurdle to overcome will be his proficiency training, if this is passed I can't see why SAPS wouldn't issue him a competency cert..........followed by a FA licence.