DS status and applications

**parthyc** · 20-07-2010, 16:11

Hi All
I just heard today from Provincial firearms centre (Gauteng) that those in possession of a Dedicated status can proceed with their application from the DFO directly to National. You can bypass provincial for the so called verification process.
So my new app went from PTA DFO to JHB prov office and will head back to PTA for capturing. They have allowed me to personally collect my appl from provincial and take it directly to National to fast tack the process. So those wanting to fast track their appl, need to find your paperwork at the relevant office and walk it through the system to the diff units/ branches etc until national.

**Scuba Steve** · 20-07-2010, 16:42

thats interesting hey.

**Bundu Ric** · 20-07-2010, 17:51

Ok, ok,

Question, I have 2 hunting rifles and a SD, I apply for a Competency Card and get it.

I then get dedicated status, do my semi / carbine training and exams and then do i apply for a new competency card?

Where is the dedicated status indicated on your competency card?

**SSP** · 20-07-2010, 18:00

Originally Posted by Bundu Ric

Ok, ok,

Question, I have 2 hunting rifles and a SD, I apply for a Competency Card and get it.

I then get dedicated status, do my semi / carbine training and exams and then do i apply for a new competency card?

Where is the dedicated status indicated on your competency card?

Short answer, it isnt.

Dedicated status is awarded by your association and reported to the SAPS in their annual returns.

**Bundu Ric** · 20-07-2010, 19:00

Ok, what gets put on the competency card, the types of competency?

**Emilio** · 20-07-2010, 19:48

Originally Posted by parthyc

Hi All
I just heard today from Provincial firearms centre (Gauteng) that those in possession of a Dedicated status can proceed with their application from the DFO directly to National.

What application? For a licence? Or the competancy? or both? I have DSS but i wish to apply for some rifle comp stuff

**parthyc** · 21-07-2010, 17:50

Emilio, my ref is to a new appl for any firearm. If you already have a comp card and DS status then you can bypass prov office where they do QC. So if you are applying for a new comp then you have to go the full route. However, the Colonel told me that calling and ffg up does help as the can access your appl and fast track it if necessary.

**Emilio** · 21-07-2010, 19:39

Im still like a mushroom regarding the departments that an application goes through - in the dark...

I was told that QC was done after the comittee (desk jockey at call centre said so...)

Like I said, I am a mushroom. Thanks anyways :)

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seems like its a bit like the DFOs . different rules from station to station...

Oh well

B3 · 22-07-2010, 08:32

Emilio and All,

I use a excel spreadsheet and have copied the headings of the steps I heard of from getting previous licenses through the process:

DFO - Prov - CFR-receival - CFR-licensing - CFR-prep 4 consid - CFR-Com Submit - CFR-Com Action - CFR-Com Decision - DFO-license ready

Anybody got a different version?

B3

**Brendank** · 23-07-2010, 14:28

Originally Posted by parthyc

Hi All
I just heard today from Provincial firearms centre (Gauteng) that those in possession of a Dedicated status can proceed with their application from the DFO directly to National. You can bypass provincial for the so called verification process.
So my new app went from PTA DFO to JHB prov office and will head back to PTA for capturing. They have allowed me to personally collect my appl from provincial and take it directly to National to fast tack the process. So those wanting to fast track their appl, need to find your paperwork at the relevant office and walk it through the system to the diff units/ branches etc until national.

That's the BEST news ever!! Yeeha!