Structure of a Firearms Application
*SUGGESTED STRUCTURE OF FIREARMS LICENCE APPLICATION
- State full name and ID
- Confirm compliance with competency requirements
- Details of applicant
- Where born
- Schooling
- Education
- Work/Career
- Shooting Career
- Date when started shooting
- Where you started shooting (which club/venue/event)
- Give a brief description of how you enjoy Clay Target Shooting
- Give details of how you enjoy your friends and the shooting fraternity
- State any achievements, medals, etc
- State any involvement with shooting administration
- List the firearms for which you already have licences. State the purpose for each firearm and explain why they are all different.
- Confirm that you have the required safe.
- Provided that you comply, confirm your medical history and that you comply with the requirements of the Firearms Control Act.
- Provided that you comply, confirm that you have not lost any firearms or had any firearms confiscated.
- Provided that you comply, confirm that you comply with the requirements of the FCA in terms of no criminal convictions.
- Confirm, if applicable, that your spouse is in agreement with your application.
- Provide a motivation for the firearm. Confirm why you need the firearm and why the firearm’s purpose cannot be satisfied by your existing firearms. Confirm any future participation in any events or teams where applicable. Do not make the motivation too lengthy – a few paragraphs per firearm is sufficient. Be brief and to the point.
- Finally state that you comply with all the requirements of the FCA.
- Please note that at all times the onus is on you to ensure that you comply with all the requirements of the Firearms Control Act and that your statements must be truthful, factual and honest.
FIREARMS TRANSPORT BY ROAD IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authorised Agents to Transport Firearms and Ammunition
There are several agents who are accredited to transport firearms and ammunition in South Africa. The cost varies according to the number of firearms, transport routes etc.
Buccaneer Road Freight (Pty) Ltd : Please contact Megan or Stefano : office@bucroadfreight.co.za or 010 595 9826. Buccaneer can offer either scheduled transport or group deliveries and dedicated vehicle deliveries countrywide. Dedicated deliveries can be organised for collection and delivery that take minimal days. Scheduled transport collection and deliveries may take longer. Please note that the cargo is not insured and that you must insure your firearms separately. Please see this INFORMATION SHEET for more information.
SAGA MEDIA STATEMENT ON GREEN LICENCES
click HERE to download full statement (PDF)
“SAGA’s advice to those persons who are only in possession of green licences under the old Arms and Ammunition Act, is that steps should now be taken to transition to the FCA, and affected members must do the required proficiency tests and obtain the relevant competency certificate(s) from SAPS and then apply for the relevant license(s). Since the “green” licenses are deemed valid, we are of the opinion that it never was (and still is) not necessary to surrender the firearm while awaiting the new “white” license. The SAPS (and others) may have a different opinion in this regard.”
14th September 2020
FLYING WITH FIREARMS (INCL. TEMP EXPORT/IMPORT PERMIT)
Update as at 14th January 2021 :
From the 1st February 2021, FlySafair will be transporting firearms (shotguns and rifles).
The new service is now active on the website called Carriage of Firearms.
* For more information, you can go to http://bit.ly/FirearmsPolicy
* For information on the airport procedure, please go to http://bit.ly/FirearmsAtAirport
It is always our recommendation that you check with the airline before you book your ticket to ensure that you are fully aware of their requirements for transporting firearms.
Anyone flying on SA Express, SA Airlink and SAA must check prevailing conditions as this situation is constantly changing.
Flying with Firearms Internationally – download this advice sheet BEFORE you apply for your permit
A number of airlines will transport firearms internationally. Please check with the airline before booking your air ticket. You will need:-
- South African Temporary Import/Export permit (SAPS520) : apply for this at your local police station (allow AT LEAST 21 days to process) and then COURIER your application to the CFR.
- PLEASE DOWNLOAD this advice sheet and follow the advice PRECISELY to reduce the possibility of a refusal of your permit application.
PLUS:
United Kingdom : please apply via the CPSA UK web site here : https://www.cpsa.co.uk/vsp allow at least eight weeks for the processing of your application.
United States of America : Download the application form here : https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/docs/atf-f-5330-3apdf/download and email your completed form to imports@atf.gov – allow 8 weeks for processing. You will need a letter of invitation from the shooting club where you are participating.
Always check with your destination country on the applicable laws for temporarily importing firearms. It does vary from country to country.
