Your Examinations and shoot will take place at our premises
REQUIREMENTS
In terms of Article 9 of the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000) a person wishing to apply for a competency certificate to possess a firearm must :
- Be a South African citizen and at least 21 yeards old
- Have no criminal record
- Not have a complaint against them for the negligent use of a firearm
Proficiency
You will need to do your proficiency training in order to apply for your competency certificate at SAPS.
The Costs:
- You will need to do the legal test – R400
- Each additional module costs R1400 (HANDGUN,SHOTGUN, RIFLE, SELF-LOADING RIFLE)
- We also have a combination manual available for R4100 (Legal, Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, Semi-auto)
Business Purposes also available
Step 1
The first step that anyone should take to license a firearm, is to complete the required proficiency training course that corresponds with the type of firearm that they wish to license. If you want to own a handgun, you would need to complete the training for Handguns, if you want to own a rifle or shotgun, you would have to complete the respective courses for each. The same applies to semi-auto weapons or carbines.
Here at Suburban Guns, we provide the required training for the step above.
- 117705 - Legal Test (Firearm Law - A MUST) Open Book Test
- 119649 - Handgun
- 119652 - Shotgun
- 119651 - Rifle
- 119650 - Self Loading Rifles and Carbines
- Combo Book (All of the above in one book)
So in total to do your handgun and legal will only cost R1800, all inclusive (workbooks, open book tests, closed book tests, firearm rental, range fees and ammo). You can purchase your books from us at any time, complete the open book tests at home in your own time, then make a date to come do the closed book tests (very simple – no need to stress about them) and the shoot. Your results will then be uploaded onto the PFTC and within approximately 2 days, you will get your certificate and statement of results.
Once you are ready to write your exam make a booking by us - Make a Booking
Step 2
Once you have completed Step 1, your next step is to go to your local police station and speak to your District Firearms Officer (DFO) and request an application form to submit a competency to possess a firearm. This is a simple application form in which you must provide character references such as close friends or family member. The police will then do a telephonic interview to establish that are of sound mind and body and that you do not possess a criminal record or participate in violent or dangerous behaviour.
SAPS 517 - Download Here
Step 3
The third and final step, once you have completed steps 1 and 2, is to come to Suburban Guns and purchase a firearm of your choice. The store will then provide you with a SAPS 271 and SAPS 350A application form which you will need to complete, attach your motivational documentation (Motivations can be done in Store) and submit the applications to your DFO. The store will keep the firearm safe while your application is in progress. Once your application has been approved, you may take possession of your firearm and collect the firearm from the store.
Should you want to get started or require more information, please contact us or visit us in the store.
National Cartridge Company (Pty) Ltd. T/A Suburban Guns
119 Main Road, Plumstead, Cape Town, South Africa