Dedicated sportman or collector status from overseas?

[hagar]

Is there any chance that I can apply for such status from the US? I left SA in 1984 but I am seriously considering retiring in the West Cape, and being able to bring an AR15 and an M1 Garand with me, would be a nice bonus. I am an active high power shooter, shoot at least 2 or 3 matches a month and have an expert qualification. Don't do much with handguns, but I also shoot long range competitions, obsolete military rifle matches, and a tactical match here and there. I am mostly ignorant on the firearms laws in SA, it changed a lot in the last few years. Before 2000 I never had a problem bringing a handgun or 2, a rifle and shotgun with me on vacations.

[SSP]

You could probably be a collector. I doubt that you could be a dedicated sportsman without shooting here.

There is a local High Power rifle organistation though, perhaps they can do something for you.

[DS]

Also contact NSA http://www.natshoot.co.za/

They may have a system that favour your specific requirements.