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Thread: Firearm storage
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28-05-2020, 14:28 #1
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Firearm storage
I would like to know what the law is concerning the storing of a firearm. I have bought a firearm from a private person and he has sent me the application forms for a licence ( SAPD 271) and Permission to store a firearm forms SAPD 539. I have heard that some DFO,s will sign them and others won't. Can someone advise me on this one?
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28-05-2020, 14:38 #2
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Re: Firearm storage
As far as I know you do need your DFO to sign it. But I could be wrong
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28-05-2020, 15:02 #3
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Re: Firearm storage
Yes, your DFO must sign & stamp it.
I haven't done one for a few years but last time I did, the DFO kept a copy and also wrote it up in some sort of storage permiit register. I had to supply a copy of my ID and the firearm owner's ID & licence.
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28-05-2020, 15:13 #4
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Re: Firearm storage
Nice of the guy to allow you to store the gun at your place until the licence comes through. Not sure I'd be comfortable doing the same.
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28-05-2020, 15:38 #5
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28-05-2020, 15:54 #6
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28-05-2020, 16:13 #7
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Re: Firearm storage
Treeman (IIRC) wrote an account of a deal where he sold a firearm, gave a storage permit and the new owner never applied. He only found out a few years later. I'd be very careful before doing this.
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28-05-2020, 16:41 #8
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29-05-2020, 07:38 #9
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Re: Firearm storage
I dunno. It's a thing that springs to mind. "Hell no" is actually what comes up. The story by Treeman is a great reason why. I mean, what if the guy buys the gun, stores it and never applies? Or dies and the gun goes (unlicensed to the person) into an estate? Too many questions. I honestly think though this is a case of "not knowing" that's making me worry. Knowing that SAPS keeps records and that you're not legally liable for the gun if the permit gets granted and the other guy takes the gun does help actually.
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29-05-2020, 12:12 #10
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Re: Firearm storage
I have some firearms in my safe with storage permits and not once did the DFO request copies to be kept with him. This from more than 2 dfo's.
I had one DFO demand that I collect the firearm from the current owner and then take the firearm to him for inspection before he signs the permit(yes I shit you not. I asked him what will happen if I get caught with the firearm without a permit and he reckons I just inform them(the SAPS officer) that he gave me permission).
I got in my car and drove to the other DFO in town and she signed and stamped it without any issue. She just warned me that I should not let her catch me with the firearm other than in my safe or she will lock me up.
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