Section 21 for SD pistol

[imman meffert]

Hi all. Has anyone successfully applied for a Section 21 for a pistol for self defense? I have applied for a pistol and am keen to apply for a section 21 while the whole section 13 and license card takes its sweet time. For the section 21 I would include my full motivation as in my Section 13 application and further state that crime does not wait so it is possible I would need to defend myself in the immediate future.

Also, would a declined section 21 have a negative effect on any current of future license applications?

[Skaaphaas]

It’s been done quite a few times before. And then suddenly they stopped issuing them.

Bothma is gone, though. I would chance it if I were you. I’d try to make a more compelling argument on urgency than your current one, though.

It really shouldn’t have any negative effect on future applications. I’ve had a S21 refused (sport shooting) and all of my licence applications since then have been approved.

[mic]

I'd say go for it!

[flyinggun]

Go for it, but make sure all your ducks is in row. Show need, not just that you want it to bypass the system.

[jiggajono]

I successfully acquired a Section 21 permit midway through 2017 for my SD firearm, despite having Section 15 and 16 firearms. I had sold my Section 13 pistol and stated as such, in the application. Licence was approved 2 months later.

[Ripcord]

I successfully acquired a Section 21 permit midway through 2017 for my SD firearm, despite having Section 15 and 16 firearms. I had sold my Section 13 pistol and stated as such, in the application. Licence was approved 2 months later.