Overseas hunters bringing in firearms?

**Kayback** · 13-01-2012, 21:21

What are the rules about what can and can't be brought in? I've got a friend from the USA who wants to bring in a lever action or a pump/slide action rifle. He says his sources say those are not welcome in South Africa as hunting rifles.

Where can I find the real info?

Regards
Gareth

**Bundu Ric** · 13-01-2012, 21:42

From the farm / outfitter he intend to hunt with.

**Kayback** · 15-01-2012, 09:22

But what about theguys at the airport stopping him comming in? What is he legally allowed to bring into the country?

**Davidc** · 15-01-2012, 09:32

He will be required to get a S21 permit as well as a temp import permit. Best you call the guys at OR Tambo and get the details.

**wrm** · 17-01-2012, 09:03

Originally Posted by Kayback

a lever action or a pump/slide action rifle. He says his sources say those are not welcome in South Africa as hunting rifles.

His sources are mistaken.

**jaybee@tiscali.co.za** · 23-02-2012, 17:07

Here's a nice resource with lots of info:

http://www.shakariconnection.com/tra...-firearms.html
http://www.shakariconnection.com/fir...gulations.html

To answer your question: Importing into SA

You can temporarily import a maximum of 4 firearms per hunter but not more than 1 of the same calibre.
You may only bring ammunition applicable to the firearms that you will be bringing into South Africa.
A maximum of 200 rounds of ammunition per firearm is permitted.
No person under the age of 21 may bring firearms into South Africa or apply for a temporary import permit in his/her name.
The barrel, frame or action is to be marked with the same serial number.
Semi automatic shotguns or a custom-made handguns can be bought into South Africa for wingshooting/hunting purposes only.
No self-protection firearms are allowed.
In-transit permits are required by any passenger spending the night in South Africa or who do not have inter-airline firearm handling, while in transit to another destination country. The same pre-requisites apply as to obtain the normal temporary import permit.

Check the said website for more detail.

JB

**cedricjv** · 26-09-2020, 10:45

Howsit, I was actually looking for this. Are foreigners allowed to import a handgun for hunting? If so, would they be allowed to carry that firearm, in the same way that a handgun licensed for sport shooting or hunting in South Africa can be carried by a South African Citezen?