Legally correct way to get rid of surplus (bulk) ammo

[Co-aX]

By "bulk ammo", do you mean more than 200 rounds, and thus whoever buys the gun may not be able to take it all as he may not have dedicated status?

Yes.

[Co-aX]

A few things to take note according to the FCA.

1 Definitions

'dealer' means any person who is licensed in terms of this Act to trade in firearms and ammunition;

CHAPTER 7 LICENCES ISSUED TO PARTICULAR CATEGORIES OF PERSONS - DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS AND GUNSMITHS (ss 31-58)

31 (1) No person may trade in any firearm or ammunition without a dealer's licence.

31 (2) Subject to subsection (3), a person who is not a dealer may dispose of a firearm or ammunition only through a dealer or as otherwise provided for in this Act.

31 (3) A person who wishes to sell or donate a firearm (Note ammo not mentioned) to a willing buyer or donee, as the case may be,


Talk to your DFO about "selling" your ammo and FA separate. You will hear a lot of different stories. Now ask yourself what is the difference between Sell and Trade. (we all know what is the basic definition). I guess the only one who can give you a proper answer is the FA Registrar.

Given my situation, it would be a once off sell and to an existing license holder of said calibre, as well as proof of dedicated status...
Surely "Trading" would be buying and selling on an ongoing basis, then being classified as a dealer....???

[MSW2]

Given my situation, it would be a once off sell and to an existing license holder of said calibre, as well as proof of dedicated status...
Surely "Trading" would be buying and selling on an ongoing basis, then being classified as a dealer....???

I see you are in the Vaal Triangle. Google F&J Shooting and speak to Juanita.

[Co-aX]

I see you are in the Vaal Triangle. Google F&J Shooting and speak to Juanita.

Thanks, will do.

[Heath Robinson]

Yes.

In that case I would say you have two legal options. If the arm is bought by somebody with dedicated status and he is licensing it for dedicated activities (IE under a suitable section), then the ammo can go with the arm. Otherwise, you will need to sell or give it to a dealer?
I suppose one could either give it to the cops or dismantle and sell the bullets and cases separately, but neither of these seems like a good option.

[vrystaatgypsey]

As a matter of interest, what caliber is the ammo?

[Toxxyc]

I also want the know the ammo caliber.

I still have a problem with the section that says you're not allowed to trade in ammo being applied to a private individual. If we take that word "trade" to mean simply "sell it privately" (which it does not, in my humble opinion), then we're not allowed to sell firearm privately either (since the act also calls that "trading"). But that's not the point of this thread.

I'd just gift the ammo to someone who can use it. Hell, I'd take it if I have a license that can use it.

[oafpatroll]

In that case I would say you have two legal options. If the arm is bought by somebody with dedicated status and he is licensing it for dedicated activities (IE under a suitable section), then the ammo can go with the arm. Otherwise, you will need to sell or give it to a dealer?
I suppose one could either give it to the cops or dismantle and sell the bullets and cases separately, but neither of these seems like a good option.

If you were 'giving' it to someone with dedicated status then I don't think the intended licensing section of the gun would come into it. Dedicated status is what allows you to build ammunition caches as I understand it.

[Zuku]

then we're not allowed to sell firearm privately

RTFM

Chapter 7: 31 (3) A person who wishes to sell or donate a firearm (Note ammo not mentioned) to a willing buyer or donee,

The Act do make provision for private selling FA's. But alas, I do agree with you. A once sale in my eyes is not trading. But my opinion and non legal advice do not count. LOL.