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[buccaneer]

Hi All

I am new 2 black powder guns and know next 2 nothing about them.

what are the laws governing black powder guns????
do i need a license???
do i need 2 do traing course or b aproved 2 owen one???
do i need a permit 2 buy black powder????

what is a good choice as a hunting rifle????a traditional looking one pls????

how about a rovolver do u need a license????

pls let me know

Thanks

[Sloffie]

This is simple. In order to buy a muzzle loading firearm you need to be in possession of a competency certificate for Muzzle Loading Firearm. Do that at a accredited training provider. Once you have that then can buy as many Muzzle Loaders as you want and they do not require a license. What you do need is a black powder permit to buy and possess Black Powder. To get this you need a Muzzle Loader Competency and you go to the Inspector of Explosives and apply for a permit. This is not a lengthy process, took me 3 days. You also need a serial number of your black powder rifle.

Ok so you have your competency and you want to buy a rifle for hunting. I would recommend the Pedersoli Rolling Block, costs around R7500 and is available in .50 cal. It comes with hunting sights and it can take a scope if you want.
http://www.classicarms.co.za/default...d=24&ipkCat=24

If you want something more traditional, take a look at the Lyman Deerstalker or the Pedersoli County Hunter.
http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/m...lker-rifle.php
http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/sche...ion-model.html

I have the Lyman Deerstalker and it is a very accurate rifle and it is nice and compact for hunting purposes. I would recommend you stick to percussion models and not the flint lock.

[archer]

You dont need a competency to buy a black powder gun now,but you will by the beginning of next year.If you want a lyman deerstalker .50 my friend has one for sale,let me know and i will forward his details.

[buccaneer]

Hi There
if your friend still wants 2 sell his deerstalker pls let me have his details????
and the price should not b made either ??

thanks

[richardtl]

Hi All


how about a rovolver do u need a license????

In the new draft changes to legislation they say you will need a licence for a cap and ball revolver, they still have to decide what competencies you need for these.

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http://www.saga.org.za/1st%20FCA%20A...0Cleandocx.pdf
http://www.saga.org.za/2011-06-09%20...une%202011.pdf